Maya Ward’s Sustainable Recipes for a Balanced Life

Cooking for Maya Ward is about sustainability and balance rather than only creating great food. She thinks that every little kitchen action counts with food waste at an all-time high and environmental issues rising importance.

“Sustainability begins with conscious eating, Maya says. “We not only help the earth but also nourish our bodies if we use every element wisely.”

Sustainable Cooking at Home

Maya’s approach is straightforward: minimise waste, buy local, use fresh vegetables. She choose organic wherever she can and shopping at farmers’ markets.

A good sustainable dish is a filling vegetable stew. Using whatever vegetables I have left in the refrigerator—carrots, tomatoes, zucchini—I boil them with lentils and seasonings. Nothing goes to waste! she says.

Made from scratch almond milk is another basic item in her cooking. “Instead of tossing the leftover almond pulp, I use it to make energy balls with dates and cocoa powder,” she says.

Eating for Health and the Planet

Maya thinks that sustainable eating also entails choosing actions beneficial for the earth as well as for humans. She cuts meat intake, substitutes more plant-based meals in her diet, and stays away from overpackaged foods.

” Even one plant-based meal a day can have an impact,” she notes. Studies find that plant-based diets improve health and lower carbon footprints.

Easy Tips to Start Sustainable Eating

Maya advises novices to start by meal planning, composting, and creative reuse of leftovers.

“It’s about development, not perfection.” Every action towards sustainability counts, she insists.

Food is a means of environmental care for Maya, not only fuel. And everyone can enjoy great food and contribute positively with a few conscious adjustments.