Almonds are a superfood for the body and the planet.
The Undersun Meal Shake isn’t just a delicious way to help fuel a sustainable nutrition plan. It also promotes .Why does this matter? Because food and the environment go hand and hand. Consider these stats recently published by the environmental website Our World in Data (run by the non-profit Global Change Data Lab):
- Food accounts for over a quarter (26%) of global greenhouse gas emissions;
- Half of the world’s habitable (ice- and desert-free) land is used for agriculture;
- 70% of global freshwater withdrawals are used for agriculture;
- 78% of global ocean and freshwater eutrophication (the pollution of waterways with nutrient-rich pollutants) is caused by agriculture;
- 94% of mammal biomass (excluding humans) is livestock. This means livestock outweigh wild mammals by a factor of 15-to-1.4.
Our World in Data goes on to say: “Food, therefore, lies at the heart of trying to tackle climate change, reducing water stress, pollution, restoring lands back to forests or grasslands, and protecting the world’s wildlife.”
Undersun’s Commitment to Reducing Climate Change
From start to finish on the Meal Shake, we sought out an Earth-friendly approach, from responsible sourcing of ingredients and packaging to supporting non-profit environmental groups like 1% For The Planet that are leading the way to a healthier future for all.
At the core of this mission is the Undersun Meal Shake’s featured superfood: .By now, we all know almonds as a naturally great-tasting source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.What you may not realize is just how eco-friendly almonds are as compared to other common protein sources like beef, egg, soy, and pea.
Small Carbon Footprint
Food accounts for over a quarter (26%) of global greenhouse gas emissions. Because almonds come from trees, they’re nearly a carbon neutral food. They produce 254 times less greenhouse gas emissions than dairy, 53 times less than egg, 25 times less than soy, and roughly 6 times less than pea, based on CO2 emissions per 100g of protein.
Responsible Land Use
Nearly half of the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture, which underscores the need to focus on food sources that are more land efficient. Almonds require almost 266 times less total land use than cattle (dairy and beef combined), almost 7 times less than poultry, and 3 times less than pea to produce the equivalent amount of food energy (calories).
Water Conservation
Despite popular belief, almonds require a fraction of the water compared to other food sources, based on the amount of energy they provide. To further improve water conservation, California almond growers have reduced water usage by over 30% through the use of drip irrigation and are looking to reduce that by an additional 20% by 2025.With every great-tasting sip of the Undersun Meal Shake, you can feel good knowing that you’re doing wonders for your health, energy levels, muscle recovery, the environment. All thanks to the !Bar-On, Y. M., Phillips, R., & Milo, R. (2018). The biomass distribution on Earth. , 115(25), 6506-6511.FAO. (2011). The state of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW) – Managing systems at risk. , Rome and Earthscan, London.Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser (2020) - "Environmental impacts of food production". Retrieved from: https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impacts-of-food [Online Resource]Poore, J., & Nemecek, T. (2018). Reducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers. , 360(6392), 987-992.DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICEThe information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
