Hi folks! Ridzuan here and I will be co-writing this blog with Jade as part of our GE3246 Environmental Pollution module. Apart from this blog serving its purpose of helping to shed some light and raise awareness of the ‘hidden’ processes of the food industry that is pollutive in nature, we also would like to embark on a journey of self-discovery and uncover how our very own choices regardingour daily food consumption have a larger impact on the environment as well.
Diet
As a practising Muslim, I adhere to the halal dietary restrictions. Every meal, there is an equal emphasis on meat products, such as poultry, red meat (usually mutton or beef) and seafood, as well as vegetables. Carbohydrates such as rice and noodles then form the basis of each meal. Additionally, I also consume dairy and dairy-related products such as milk and eggs.
Eating Habits
Generally, I would try to consume most meals at home on regular days in order to save money. This fact is also generally helped by my school timetable that usually starts after or ends before lunchtime. However, I do eat out with my friends on a regular basis (at least 3 times a week). Weekends are also generally accompanied by home-cooked meals prepared by my mother, unless for special occasions where we head out to eat as a family. Personally, I am not a fan of fast foods due to the unhealthy aspects of it, which I am made well aware of with constant marketing.
Now with COVID-19 and all the restrictions, I find myself eating more than usual at home, similar to Jade. However, unlike her, I am not a regular user of food delivery apps as my mother tends to cook at home on a daily basis. Hence, to not waste food and her efforts, we usually eat home-cooked meals. When the social gathering restrictions were lifted, I did meet up with my friends, albeit less frequently, to have meals.
Favourite meals
I cannot deny but my favourite meal would be a nicely seared medium-rare beef steak. However, this is something that I only consume on rare occasions and outside at restaurants due to the cost, which lies on a higher spectrum for me as a university student, and my mother not knowing how to cook one at home.
So now that you know more about us, ask yourself these similar questions (and maybe comment down below) and join us on this journey as we trace our Foodprints!
Trailing off,
Ridzuan
