My first three categories are water, food and community – basic needs for all animal life. #1 Eat fresh foodFresh whole food, just harvested food, should light up your mouth. The current science emphasizes as little disturbance to the soil community as possible—no till agriculture—which simply means no plowing. Local food is sold when mature, when the vitamins and antioxidants have reached their peak. Purchasing food from the local farmers’ market is a wonderful beginning for eating locally, supporting your local community and the local economy.

Source: The Guardian March 26, 2026 11:07 UTC