Did you know almost half of all fruit and vegetables produced end up as waste?
Each year in Australia, households throw away 3.1 million tonnes of food. That would fill almost 17,000 jumbo jets! But there are so many simple – and delicious – ways we can stop our food from ending up in landfill. All around the world, a new generation of food-waste warriors is fighting to keep their food on plates, in tummies, and out of the bin!
Learn to experience food in fun and exciting ways. Find out where it comes from, how it’s grown, how to buy and care for it, ways to cook it, and best of all, all the ways you can share it with your family and friends. You’ll be a food genius in no time – all while saving the planet!
Packed with awesome activities, fun facts and 50 delicious recipes with beautiful photos to match, Foodwise will show you how to do things such as make your own compost, start a garden journal and more. It’s also packed with yummy recipes including carot top pesto, leftover roast chicken rice paper rolls and spicy peanut butter noodles.
What a fantastic read – this book brims with accessible tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration that make sustainable eating both fun and achievable! The message is as vibrant as it is important; every single richly illustrated, full-colour page is a perfect balance of practical tips, illuminating facts and engaging visuals.
Many BR Kids readers already know and love author Lucy Bell from her wonderful kids’ books You Can Change the World and You Can Live on the Bright Side. Foodwise follows in the same vein as these inspirational reads, empowering kids to make meaningful changes in their lives – and in turn, the world.
Lucy Leonardi is the brilliant photographer and blogger behind the popular (and visually stunning) Who Does the Dishes. Her dual passions for design and sustainable eating shine through in this partnership with Bell. The pair make a dream team, bringing their vital message to life with a hopeful enthusiasm that’s pitched perfectly for young readers.
Climate anxiety is very real for many kids today, and even young children can’t escape the doom and gloom of the daily news cycle. Foodwise is a breath of fresh air, demonstrating how small, everyday actions really can make a difference. Most importantly, Foodwise shows that tackling our planet’s biggest challenges doesn’t need to be a drag – you can absolutely have fun while you’re doing it!
While Foodwise is recommended for ages 8+, it truly is a book for the whole family. Younger children will benefit from exploring some of the tips and recipes with older siblings, parents or caregivers, and adults who are less confident in the kitchen will appreciate how approachable and digestible the advice is – I know I did!
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