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✱ FISH The biggest problem facing the world’s fish supply is overfishing. Fish provides you with essential omega-3 fatty acids for heart and brain health – the NHS advises eating two portions a week. Try to buy from local farmers’ or fish markets.

✱ LENTILS

Lentils rank high as one of the best climate-friendly protein, with very low greenhouse gas emissions.

✱ TOMATOES

Tomatoes have emissions of just 1.1kg of CO2 per kg. Packed with a variety of nutrients such as fibre and potassium, and with zero cholesterol, they can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. Cut back on…

✱ BAGGED SALAD ‘The salad itself is not an issue, rather it is the fact that it’s bagged in plastic,’ says David. ‘Try buying fresh and unbagged salad instead.’

✱ BEEF AND CHEESE ‘Cows are cattle (raised for both beef and milk) and the animals responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions,’ says David. So reducing your dairy and meat consumption will help our environment.

✱ CONVENTIONALLY FARMED SALMON ‘Farmed salmon is one of the least environmentally friendly fish out there, so why not try swapping it for mussels,’ says David. ‘Mussels are a brilliant source of omega-3 and a healthy protein source.’