Green Options

Parents have a tremendous influence over how their children eat.

To emphasize this, researchers at Saint Louis University have determined that families who eat out often are more likely to skimp on fresh fruits and vegetables compared to those who eat more meals at home.

After focusing their study on young families in southeastern Missouri, it was found that close to 73% of parents don’t consume the minimum recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day.

Researchers also discovered that families who eat out frequently are less likely to have fresh produce on hand at home.

As an Eco-entrepreneur, I often find myself wishing I had more control over my surroundings. From despising the carry-out containers used by a favorite restaurant, to wishing the local baker would stop double-bagging the bread, there are certain areas of day-to-day life that we just have to deal with. Or do we?

The reality of the situation is that there are steps you can take to urge your favorite businesses to go green.

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