In order to grow rice, people must farm land that is mostly flooded. Rice comes from a plant that needs a lot of water. Because of this, most of the rice is grown in the Guayas River basin, which is located in my province here in Ecuador.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables always makes me appreciative of the environments that they come from. We are all completely dependent on Mother Nature for our food. My friends and family who eat meat are also dependent on plants for their entire diet, because the meat animals they eat need the plants at the base of the food web.
Since food is so connected to our environment, there are some foods that can harm the envrionment. It is always a great idea to check that the foods that you eat are healthy for you and for the planet.
