Carson Ciesinski
8/30/2018 5:40 AM
I believe it is totally true. If you put good food in your body, there will be less aches and pains that you need to go to the doctor for.
Carson Ciesinski
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 328 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO4.0whole food mealsconsumed
-
UP TO20more servingsof fruits and vegetables
-
UP TO60minutesspent learning
-
UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Carson's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Participant Feed
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Carson Ciesinski 8/30/2018 5:37 AMI have learned that it has to be specific things that can be recycled. Recycling is vital, but in my view, I believe that reducing waste and reusing our things can make a greater impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Carson Ciesinski 8/30/2018 5:35 AMI think we strive to have access, and today that is really what a lot of people live for. I think if people knew better and had a guide of sorts to help them get started, they would make the shift to a diet with more plants rather than meat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Carson Ciesinski 8/30/2018 5:34 AMEnvironmental health dictates the health of my community, and the health of my community directly impacts my personal health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Carson Ciesinski 8/30/2018 5:33 AMI just breathe and work through it, and I feel if others did this they would also be able to effectively work through struggle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Carson Ciesinski 8/30/2018 5:32 AMI believe it keeps you grounded in who you are, and it makes a connection that lets you understand what you can do to help your community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest for you to give up?