Jose Guzman

participant impact

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Jose Guzman 10/06/2024 9:55 PM
I think it's going pretty good, for a meatless meal I decided to eat some potato tacos. With salsa, lettuce and a crunchy shell it is very delicious.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Jose Guzman 10/06/2024 9:42 PM
I think people in richer countries eat more because of the higher prices for meat. Eating more meat can cause health problems like carcinogens being present in red meat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Jose Guzman 10/04/2024 11:25 PM
I think it helps feel more calming. One feels more relaxed in way and not rushed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Jose Guzman 10/03/2024 10:02 PM
People can have a sense of control. One will choose if they will want more food after they finish the first portion.

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