Eye Opener: CSPI

This week I decided to take the Eating Green Calculator test. I thought it was very interesting since it offered advice to improve your diet.

Before taking the quiz, I thought that I would have scored a better percentage of vitamins in my diet. I realized that since I eat a lot of lean chicken, I am actually a burden.I never thought of myself as a burden, but realize that animals are a primary source in people's diets. I also eat a lot of yogurt and turkey sandwiches throughout the week and don't even realize that my diet is primarily based on animal products. Groceries are very expensive these days and I feel like people look more at the price than the source. I eat a lot of vegetables and fruit as well, but could increase the amount to help balance the equation.

Pledge:
I pledge to change my diet to a more vegetable and fruit based diet. I will think twice about how much chicken I eat a week. I will encourage my family and friends to eat a diet that doesn't rely so much on animal products. I really want ot make the change for myself and the environment.

Christen's final thoughts:
I really hope that after taking this quiz, I am able to change my diet. I could substitute different types of food to make up the vitamins and minerals I am lacking. I love taking these quizzes, and am excited to see what changes I will make.