How about an eco-friendly diet for Arbor Day
Apr 04, 2025
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At this time, diet methods that can lose weight while protecting the environment are also attracting attention. On April 5, Arbor Day, we summarized what eco-friendly diet methods are available and what their effects will be.
◇ Once a week, I only changed this...Protect the environment, burn the countryside
First, it is a way to protect the environment and go on a diet without exercising specifically. Meat is included in the diet to a minimum or not included at all. Try to make a diet with plant protein as much as once a week and as little as once a month. Studies have shown that reducing meat consumption and increasing vegetarianism have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers at the Martin School of Oxford University's 『Future of Food" program estimated the environmental and health impacts by 2050 based on three diets. △The first is the World Health Organization's recommended diet △ the second is a vegetarian diet △ the third is a vegetarian diet.
The WHO's recommended diet consists of more than five plates of fruit and vegetables per day, no more than 50g of sugar, and no more than 43g of red meat. The daily calorie intake ranges from 2200 to 2,300 kcal.
On the other hand, in the vegetarian diet, protein was supplemented with eggs, milk, and beans instead of red meat, poultry, and fish. The vegan diet consisted of only plant-based proteins without dairy products or eggs.
Analysis of the impact of diet changes on greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector through computer models showed that by 2050, the entire human race's transition to a vegetarian diet would reduce that greenhouse gas emissions by about 60%, and by 70% when adopting a vegan diet. The research team explained that the reduction in red meat consumption, such as beef, greatly affected the results.
Some studies show that a vegetable-oriented diet reduces weight and body mass index more than a regular diet, including meat. A research team at the Steno Diabetes Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, analyzed the diet effects of a general diet and a vegetable-oriented diet on 800 adults over the age of 18.
The three-month (12 weeks) follow-up revealed that the vegetarian group lost more weight and fat than the regular diet group. On average, the body weight of 7.4kg and the body mass index of 2.78 decreased more than that of the general diet group. The research team cited the presence or absence of animal fat and protein as the main cause of the results.
"If you are not vegan by faith, it is enough to reduce or limit your diet by setting a certain date," said Kim Jong-un, chairman of the 365mc All New Gangnam headquarters. "Replenish protein with soy-based tofu (8g protein per 100g), natto (18g) or yam (3.56g), oats (18g) and almonds (21g)."
◇Enjoy nature and stay healthy…Using a bike to and from work
If you want to reduce carbon emissions, try using a bicycle when traveling a short distance. You can enjoy nature and protect your health. It's killing two birds with one stone.
According to CEO Kim, cycling is a smart aerobic exercise that helps you manage your weight. He explained "In addition to intensive use of lower body muscles, the longer you ride it, the better your cardiopulmonary endurance and body fat loss."
For adults weighing 70kg, indoor cycling for an hour at 25km/h is known to consume about 780kcal. If you reduce the speed partially, you can consume about 300 to 400 kcal per hour. It's quite an attractive figure for dieters.
If you are a beginner in sports, you can use an electric bicycle. It has a pedal assistance function, so you can start lightly with a sense of speed without difficulty. Middle-aged people who had difficulty starting exercise can also try. This is because it can strengthen the strength around the knee without direct pressure on the knee joint.
"Riding a bicycle to and from work has health effects, but it is worth considering even more as it can shorten the time for aerobic exercise for office workers who lack time to exercise," Kim said. "Just adding some changes in daily life will protect nature and improve the body lighter."
◇Relieves stress and cleans up the environment 'Plogging'
Walking in the mountains full of grass and trees is good for burning calories and good for relieving stress. Steady slopes and up and down irregular terrain make use of various muscles, burning fat and calories. There are also studies that show that just walking in the forest relieves anxiety and depression. This is because it promotes the secretion of endorphins to help you feel emotional stability.
At this time, why don't we pick up the trash that fell around with hiking, trail running, and walking in nature. This is called 'Plogging' and is trending around the younger generation. Sitting bent down to pick up trash has a single lunge and squat effect, which also helps strengthen solid abdomen and thighs. In addition, walking on a slope can show about 1.2 times higher exercise effects than jogging.
CEO Kim said "If you enjoy nature and take care of your health, you can also lose the compulsion to go on a diet and stress in your daily life, which can increase your persistence."Suitable outdoor activities promote brain activity, increase concentration, and relieve tension in the body, which positively affects quality sleep," he explained.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
