One of the articles in the Catholic Times on efforts by Korea Caritas to eliminate hunger was written up for the benefit of the readers. In a year's time about 500 tons of food are thrown away. This accounts for about 28 percent of the trash. Money necessary for disposal is enormous. The environment is destroyed and we have economic loss. Distribution of food is unequal: hunger, and in some areas the serious waste of food.
The government and local municipalities along with homes, schools and eating places are working to manage the waste, but more importantly is the need to change our eating habits. The campaign sponsored by Caritas to help eradicate hunger: 'Food, is not Garbage' is the slogan meant to motivate us to work to change our habits.
They are recommending a simpler menu. To select seasonal foods, prepare them simply: besides the rice and soup to have just 3 or 4 side dishes. Seasonal foods are cheaper and healthier is a message we hear often.
Eating out also has some recommendations: not to order more than you can eat, and what is left over to bring home to use on another day.The efforts made will not only help our environment but will be healthier for us. Below are the four steps recommended.
(1) Prepare a menu for a week and when shopping to keep it in mind and prepare accordingly.
(2) Prepare food from the season and simply. They are more nutritious and prepared simply will be healthier and better for the environment.
(3) When eating out: order only what you can consume. Order plain meals. If the portions are large ask for a smaller portion.
(4) Prepare a container to bring home what was left on the table.
