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Most of us want to buy food that’s better for the planet, but once you get into the supermarket the choices can feel confusing. Organic, Fairtrade, seasonal, local, sustainable fish – there are so many labels that it’s hard to know what really makes a difference.

The good news is that sustainable food shopping doesn’t need to be complicated. A few simple habits can go a long way: choosing seasonal fruit and vegetables, eating a little less meat, reducing food waste and looking for trusted sustainability labels when you can.

Spring is a great time to start. Fresh ingredients like spinach, spring greens, asparagus and new potatoes are coming into season, bringing lighter meals and better flavour. Choosing seasonal ingredients usually means food that has travelled less, required less energy to grow and often costs less too.

Three Simple Ways to Shop More Sustainable Ingredients

Buy seasonal produce​
Seasonal fruit and vegetables usually have a lower environmental impact and better flavour.

Choose more plant-based meals​
Even replacing one or two meat meals a week with vegetable or bean-based dishes can significantly reduce your food footprint.

Look for trusted labels​
Certifications such as Fairtrade, Organic and MSC-certified fish help identify products that meet recognised environmental and ethical standards.

Check out this week's seasonal recipes, PLUS my free guide to How to Shop Sustainable Ingredients.​

Cook with Seasonal Spring Ingredients

If you’re looking for inspiration this week, here are a few easy spring recipes that make the most of seasonal produce.

Salmon Lasagne with Spinach Packed full of fresh spinach and flavoured with nutmeg and lemon juice, this is an easy comforting pasta bake you'll be making again and again. Get the Recipe

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Sausage Tray Bake A budget and family-friendly easy one-tray dinner. Just 5 minutes of prep time, then pop in the oven to bake. Get the Recipe

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Lentil and Chickpea Curry A simple veggie curry that can be made with store cupboard ingredients. You can use up any leftover spinach in this recipe too! Get the Recipe

You can find more seasonal recipes on my Spring Recipe Page​

Free Practical Guide - navigating sustainable choices at the supermarket

How to Shop Sustainable Ingredients. This guide looks at sustainable food and grocery shopping across the main food groups and provides a practical, simple category review for fruit and veg, meat, fish and pantry staples as well as a clear explanation of Fairtrade and organic. Free Practical Guide

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Making just a few small sustainable tweaks to your weekly shopping can all add up to a big difference and done strategically, it can also save you money. The guide above gives more details and walks you through how to do this.

Until next week!

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