An ancient 'superfood' sent from heaven
Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 glass (200 ml) per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of dairy milk is contributing 49 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent of driving a regular petrol car 202 km (125 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 banana per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of bananas is contributing 5 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 22 km (14 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 30 g, enough to cover two crackers, per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of cheese is contributing 75 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 310 km (193 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to one typical fast food hamburger, per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of beef is contributing 604 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 2,482 km (1,542 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 2 small potatoes per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of potatoes is contributing 3 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 15 km (9 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 handful per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of nuts is contributing 1.1 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 4 km (3 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 150 g, or just over a third of a can per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of beans is contributing 7 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 32 km (20 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, or one small chicken breast per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of chicken is contributing 106 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 438 km (272 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 tomato per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of tomatoes is contributing 13 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 54 km (33 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 citrus fruit per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of citrus fruit is contributing 2 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 10 km (6 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: half an avocado per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of avocados is contributing 15 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 64 km (39 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 chocolate bar per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of dark chocolate is contributing 116 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 476 km (296 miles).
Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 cup per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of tea is contributing 3 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 13 km (8 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 3 tablespoons of uncooked oatmeal per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of oatmeal is contributing 8 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 34 km (21 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to two lamb chops, per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of lamb is contributing 339 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 1,392 km (865 miles).
Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 pint per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of beer is contributing 52 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 215 km (133 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 slice per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of bread is contributing 4 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 19 km (12 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 140 g, equivalent to one cod fillet, per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of farmed fish is contributing 146 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 601 km (373 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to three slices of bacon, per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of pork is contributing 140 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 577 km (359 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 100 g per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of tofu is contributing 12 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 51 km (32 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 chocolate bar per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of milk chocolate is contributing 80 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 330 km (205 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 apple per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of apples is contributing 2 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 11 km (7 miles).
Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 cup per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of coffee is contributing 33 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 137 km (85 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 2 eggs per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of eggs is contributing 43 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 179 km (111 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 80 g per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of peas is contributing 1.4 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 6 km (4 miles).
Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 medium glass per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of wine is contributing 24 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 100 km (62 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 handful per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of berries and grapes is contributing 9 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 39 km (24 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75g of uncooked pasta per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of pasta is contributing 9 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 39 km (24 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 5 king prawns per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of farmed prawns is contributing 269 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 1,106 km (687 miles).
Eaten 1-2 times a week: 3 tablespoons of uncooked rice per serving.
Over a 12-month period your consumption of rice is contributing 26 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 107 km (66 miles).
According to a University of Oxford study reported on by the BBC, food production is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. But what are the foods that contribute most to global warming? Referencing the BBC's handy food calculator, here's a a brief summary of the study's findings.
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FOOD Carbon footprint
According to a University of Oxford study reported on by the BBC, food production is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. But what are the foods that contribute most to global warming? Referencing the BBC's handy food calculator, here's a a brief summary of the study's findings.
Browse the gallery and find out how your food choices impact on the environment.