TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat took place March 7. In its fifth year, TEDxManhattan is organized by Diane Hatz of Change Food to help people “understand the food system on a broader scale.” The event brings together key experts in the field of sustainable food and farming. Each year, the event draws big names in […]
There is one place that nearly everything that matters today in the world converges. It is our fork, and what we decide to put on it every single day is of utmost importance. Food and the way we produce and consume it is the nexus of most of our world’s health, environmental, climate, economic and […]
A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report to Congress reports that local and regional food sales in the U.S. totaled US$6.1 billion in 2012—an increase from the reported US$4.8 billion in 2008. This amount accounts for the selling of food from local farms, “for human consumption through both direct-to-consumer (e.g., farmers’ markets) and intermediated […]
By Kris Gunnars Many diets have stood the test of time. They became popular a long time ago, but people are still doing them and still getting results. This includes, but is not limited to: The Mediterranean diet The low-carb diet The paleo diet A whole-foods, plant-based diet One of the things that all diets […]
By Kris Gunnars Did you know that the bacteria in your body outnumber your body’s cells 10 to 1? It’s true, and most of them reside in your gut. But there really is no need to panic, most bacteria are quite harmless. Probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi and others. Photo credit: Shutterstock […]
Chemicals found in everyday household items such as furniture, rugs and plastic are causing lower IQ, autism, ADHD and obesity, and costing billions of dollars in healthcare expenses, according to a report published last week. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are found in many common household products, including plastic food containers. Photo credit: Shutterstock The study, which was […]
Under the Dome, a documentary about China’s massive air pollution problem, has been viewed more than 200 million times since it was released last Saturday. It’s being hailed as China’s “An Inconvenient Truth” and an eye opener for the Chinese public by Ma Jun, the director of the Beijing-based Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs. Shijiazhuang, […]
Going vegan is growing in popularity. Beyonce’s vegan meal delivery service, James Cameron’s vegan school and concerns about the impact animal agriculture has on our health and environmental sustainability is drawing main-stream media attention to the animal-free lifestyle. Cookies, cakes, brownies and more can be made vegan with some simple dairy alternatives. With increased interest […]
Butter is one of the healthiest fats on the planet. It’s not just a big pile of yellow-colored fat, there are many important nutrients in there, some of which have potent biological effects. Despite having been demonized in the past, real grass-fed butter is one of the healthiest fats on the planet. Period.Photo credit: Shutterstock […]
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