6 Environmentally Friendly Food Rules to Follow in 2016

Former White House chef and senior policy adviser Sam Kass had the Obamas’ ear on everything from their dinner to school nutrition. Now the NBC News senior food analyst (and the coolest guy in food politics) has ours. Here, Kass outlines a few solid food resolutions we should all be making in 2016: The one fish you should say no to: “Don’t eat bluefin tuna. Literally, there will be no more tuna if we keep this pace.”Cook this instead: Olive Oil-Poached Trout Is that bread you’re eating really whole grain? Photo: Eva Kolenko Not all whole wheat breads are equal. “Look at the fiber content. If it’s only got a gram of fiber, it’s not really whole grain. Aim for 15 to 20 grams.”Do it at home: How to Incorporate Whole Grains Into Your Cooking Routine: 4 Easy Tips Fight food waste. “In the U.S., we waste about 40 percent of the food we produce, which is astronomical. Think about what you want to cook each week before you go to the store. Prep on Sunday. When we forget about the broccoli in the crisper, we’re also throwing out the water and energy that went into it.”Read this: How to Buy Food: The Psychology of the Supermarket Questions to ask at the farmers’ market: “‘Are these organic?’ ‘How are they grown?’ If they use pesticides, ask how often. (But don’t be judgmental—farming is hard!) If the farmer does one spray before the fruit is out, nobody should worry. If they spray 12 times a year, skip it.”Watch this: 6 Must-Know Tips to Shop Your Farmers’ Market Like a Pro Cook with pasture-raised eggs whenever possible. Photo: Jonathan Lovekin Can’t buy organic everything? “Prioritize dairy products, then fruits and vegetables, if you can (especially when you eat the skin). For eggs, look for pasture-raised.” Sorry, it’s true: “I love steak. But meat production is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions. We have to eat it less. More like once a week.”Cook this: How to Make Your Tofu Taste Like Pork