100 Mile Diet

Did you know each ingredient in your next meal has likely travelled at least 1,500 miles? That startling statistic prompted Vancouverites Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon to make a change. For one year, they decided they would buy or gather their food and drink from within 100 miles of their Vancouver apartment. Inspiring Canadian story? Eventually, the couple sparked a movement - the 100 Mile Diet.

Their "100 Mile Diet Getting Started Guide" suggests:
1. Start small.
2. There are no rules.
3. Surf the Internet.
4. Find your farmers' market.
5. Find your farmers.
6. Start a garden - even a tiny one.
7. Plan a winter garden.
8. Buy in bulk and preserve.
9. Join the movement.

For more information or to sign up, go to the 100 Mile Diet website.

Image courtesy of 100 Mile Diet

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