11 Foods You Didn't Know Were Hurting the Planet

From composting to opting to ride our bikes to work, this planet is our home and we’ve got to treat it kindly . We try to do our part every day, but considering that we’re on the tail end of Earth Month (and especially if you missed Earth Day !), we thought we’d take it one step further and examine an element you may be overlooking: your diet . Even though you’re healthy homemade lunches and side of guac (skip the burrito) may be fueling your body well, a lot of the foods you’re eating on the daily actually increase your carbon footprint. Sushi lovers, cookie addicts and almond butter freaks, we’ve got some pretty sad news for you, and it may have you completely rethinking your grocery list. Scroll on down to see what foods are actually putting a serious damper on the planet .

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