Foodstand

DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr It's marketing fluff, but how one thing gets on the list is a matter of hustle. Reminds me of this article from a couple years ago http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/oct/02/quinoa-chia-seeds-kale-superfoods-marketing

garv 8yr It's strange actually , because on one hand we talk about local produce & on the other hand some food belonging to a country miles away becomes all the rage & moves from being staple to that region it becomes the new 'in' food!

JenniferEmilson 8yr Totally @garv Quinoa is a classic example. It started trending here in NA, and then suddenly the countries where it was a lowly staple started exporting more, and the locals could no longer eat their own staple for the low price they were accustomed to!

DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr Yep same with Chia! As much as it's great that we are discovering new foods, I think the 'fad' mentality of our food culture paired with our obsession for finding the fountain of youth makes it hard for us to have a balanced, diverse diet. We want a magic food that will keep us young, healthy, and vibrant. Superfoods also make for good headlines.

annefood

annefood You did it @garv ! How do you feel?

garv

garv @annefood if I manage to make this a lifestyle , then, I know it’s probably going to be the best thing I can do for my body!

garv

garv My new restaurant’s food & bar menu has been heavily influenced by this challenge !

annefood

annefood Woo hoo! You go @garv !

LDA

LDA Awesome job!!!

annefood

annefood Exactly. Which is why we created Foodstand! Processed food makes the big food giants money, and marketing is powerful. It can be hard to sort through the misinformation!

garv

garv I guess we start with ourselves & people around us will follow. Although I’m in India , I am glad I discovered Foodstand ! Would be happy to chip in with ideas ...

LDA

LDA Foodstand has kept me accountable. My husband and I are on a low carb meal plan. We are doing relatively good so far. It has definitely made me more aware of what I was eating.

Super foods made "super" by the media?