127. Eating as Earthcare: Shifting Toward a Plant-based Diet, with Jessica Schroeder

Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality

In this engaging conversation, Forrest speaks with Jo Swinney and Jessica Schroeder about their journeys in environmental stewardship, mindful eating, and the role of food in community building. They explore the impact of food choices on the environment, the challenges of discussing climate change, and the importance of creating a nurturing community through shared meals. The discussion highlights the transformative power of food and the need for sustainable practices in our daily lives. In this conversation, Jessica Schroeder discusses the importance of mindful eating, the joy of food as a gift, and the responsibility that comes with food choices. She emphasizes the need for compassion in dietary decisions, the significance of food justice, and the nutritional aspects of plant-based diets. The discussion also touches on the environmental impact of food production and the importance of making informed choices to care for the Earth.

Jessica Schroeder

· Eden + Me website

· Eating for Eden podcast

Jo Swinney:

· A Rocha International

· A Place at the Table: Faith, Hope, and Hospitality

· Fieldnotes podcast

Takeaways

• Eating for Eden encourages mindful food choices.
• Plant-based eating can be delicious and delightful.
• Conversations about food can bridge political divides.
• Sustainable change is about incremental steps.
• Understanding stewardship is crucial for environmental care.
• Community is enriched through shared meals.
• Cooking from scratch enhances appreciation for food. Eating plant-based can be done with love and intention.
• Food is a gift that can bring joy and connection.
• We have a responsibility to make ethical food choices.
• Food justice is a critical issue in global contexts.
• Not everyone has the same access to food options.
• B12 supplementation is essential for plant-exclusive diets.
• Food production significantly impacts the environment.
• Plant-based diets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Cultural wisdom in food preparation is valuable.
• Start with small changes in dietary habits for sustainability.

Keywords

food, plant-based diet, environmental impact, climate change, mindful eating, community, stewardship, plant-based conservation, theology, food justice, nutrition, earth care, sustainable eating, environmental impact, food choices, global perspectives, hospitality, environmental justice, social justice, Peter Harris, Miranda Harris, plant milk, grass-fed beef, ethically raised meat, pupusas

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