Eat Up! Choosing Food That is Good for You AND the Planet.

One of the easiest ways to give back to our planet is by making smart decisions with what we put in our bellies. Choosing to buy local or sustainable products helps not only your local community, it helps you get more vitamins and minerals from each forkful, and less of those toxic pesticides and additives. Don’t have time for a trip to the farmers’ market in your neighborhood? Then support companies that source local foods and make eco-conscious decisions when you visit the supermarket or dine out.

At the store, look for the new brown bag eco-packaging of Fresh Express Seasonal Salads, which offer the freshest varieties of small-plot grown greens, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. As the seasons change, so do the salads (think Sierra Crisp Herb and French Blossom Trio…), taking on the nuances created by the ever-changing climate and guaranteeing that fresh homegrown taste all year round.

Just want a quick lunch break? Choose a deli or sandwich shop like Submarina California Subs that uses local produce, high quality meats and cheeses sliced to order and fresh baked bread. You can really taste the difference. Plus, Submarina supports lots of local community causes, sponsoring events like the Darren Sproles Powered Up Youth Football Camp.

And if you need a night out, pick a restaurant that uses fresh local ingredients and let the chefs do the cooking! This September 13-18, San Diego Restaurant Week highlights menus from over 180 restaurants featuring local, seasonal ingredients and a variety of selections to celebrate the autumn flavors. Can’t decide which one to choose? You can afford to eat out all week with $20, $30 and $40 three-course pre fix menus! Saving the world never tasted so good!

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