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• Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Meal Ever*! (*No Promises)

  **Ruby was Tiffany’s wonderful dog who went over the rainbow bridge this season. This Thanksgiving episode goes out to her. **Want to have a less expensive and less wasteful Thanksgiving meal this year? Ok, we can’t promise it’ll be the best Thanksgiving ever, but we can give you tips to reduce how much food you waste and the overall cost of the meal. Plus, get some of our favorite recipes for day-of and leftovers in the last episode of this season. Bonus: ASMR pretzel eating!Sources:University of Minnesota: https://sustainable.umn.edu/thanksgiving NRDC Guestimator tool: https://savethefood.com/guestimator Hungry Harvest: https://hungryharvest.net/blog/2017/11/9/the-makings-of-a-zero-waste-holidayMove for Hunger: https://moveforhunger.org/blog/mindful-meals-cultivating-low-waste-thanksgiving-meal Going Zero Waste: https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/ways-to-use-your-thanksgiving-leftovers/ Sugar Spun Run (recipe): https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/#recipeAdd a Pinch (recipe): https://addapinch.com/turkey-salad-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-31953 NPR https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-11-15/is-it-ok-to-keep-reheating-leftovers-honest-questions-about-food-safety-illustratedOhio State https://health.osu.edu/wellness/exercise-and-nutrition/cooling-pasta-changes-starchPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: [email protected]: Greening Up My Act

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• Are PFAS in Your Food Unavoidable?

  PFAS and other "forever chemicals" have been around a long time, but in recent years, they've been getting a lot of news. What are they? Why are they scary? And can you avoid getting them in your food? Get the scoop with a dash of measured hope in this week's episode of your favorite sustainability podcast.SourcesNIH - Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfcEPA - Our Current Understanding of the Human Health and Environmental Risks of PFAS - https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfasEPA - Meaningful and Achievable Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your RIsk - https://www.epa.gov/pfas/meaningful-and-achievable-steps-you-can-take-reduce-your-riskBBC Science Focus - Forever Chemicals Are Now in Half of Your Fruits and Vegetables - https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/forever-chemicals-food-risksThe Guardian - It’s Almost Impossible to Eliminate Toxic PFAS From Your Diet - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/22/pfas-forever-chemicals-dietFDA - Questions and Answers on PFAS in Food - https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/questions-and-answers-pfas-foodITRC - History and Use of PFAS Found in the Environment - https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/history_and_use_508_2020Aug_Final.pdfNIH - The Devil They Knew - Chemical Documents Analysis of Industry Influence on PFAS Science - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10237242/ELG Law - https://www.elglaw.com/faq/most-pfas-contaminated-states/Consumer Reports - https://www.consumerreports.org/water-contamination/how-to-get-pfas-out-of-your-drinking-water-a7303943293/Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: [email protected]: Greening Up My Act

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• How Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity

  “What do you want for dinner?” is the worst question ever. Meal planning to the rescue! We know, we know — it's one of those things everyone tells you you should do. But find out why this little tweak is actually worth it, and how it will save you money, time, and sanity. Get tips on how to do it right, plus a free downloadable planner that Tiffany actively uses and swears by.SourcesRutgers: https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/sustainability/fs1332_-reducing-food-waste-at-home_-easy-every-day-tips-rutgers-njaes.pdf EPA: https://www.epa.gov/land-research/estimating-cost-food-waste-american-consumers Our downloadable meal planner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19SKpXixbXJOdD1VvZPRpCpb5gEgvenRs/view?usp=sharing Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: [email protected]: Greening Up My Act

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• Will Mushroom Coffee Replace Your Morning Joe?

  If you run in certain circles, you may have heard about mushroom coffee. It's purportedly better for the environment and better for you than regular coffee. But will it scratch that morning coffee itch? And how true are those environmental or health claims? Explore this earthy trend with Tiff and Kat in your favorite sustainability podcast.SourcesHarvard Health Publishing - https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/mushroom-coffee-worth-a-tasteHealthline - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mushroom-coffee#lower-in-caffeineEarthrise - https://www.earthrise.au/blogs/stories/mushroom-coffee-a-safer-sustainable-alternativeMedicineNet - https://www.medicinenet.com/drinking_mushroom_coffee_good_benefits_side_effect/article.htmCleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/22361-adaptogensWired - https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mushroom-coffee/PennState Extention - https://extension.psu.edu/impact-of-the-mushroom-industry-on-the-environmentFood52 - https://food52.com/story/18958-the-hidden-wartime-origins-of-mushroom-coffeePatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: [email protected]: Greening Up My Act

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• Should I Worry About Microplastics in Food?

  Some people say we eat a credit card's worth of plastic every week — which is not true. But it still ain't great. In this episode, you'll learn the basics of where microplastics come from, how they may be impacting the environment and ourselves, along with steps to help limit your microplastic exposure. Let's all try not to panic together.For more on plastic recycling, check out our episodes (16 & 17) here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1849707/episodes/13220903SourcesCNN: https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/31/us/microplastic-credit-card-per-week Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters, Ingested microplastics: Do humans eat one credit card per week?: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000247 UCSF: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/02/427161/how-to-limit-microplastics-dangers A Poison Like No OtherThe Revelator: https://therevelator.org/plastic-pollution-warnings/ AdvanTech Plastics: https://advantechplastics.com/bio-assimilation/Environmental Chemistry Letters: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9907217/Science Alert: https://www.sciencealert.com/theres-a-surprisingly-simple-way-to-remove-microplastics-from-drinking-water Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: [email protected]: Greening Up My Act

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