Urban Farms Bring Us Together, but Can They Feed Enough of Us?
"A new report digs deep to find out whether urban farms can feed urban populations." #foodnews
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lauren 8yr @rt1813 thoughts? -
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DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr @devitadavison
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NehaNBB 8yr I'm not a researcher or an urban farmer, but I have had a garden before and was able to grow a lot. That doesn't mean it's 'enough' but some is better than none. We also have a ton of underutilized space in urban environments, e.g. rooftops. Now I have never grown anything on a rooftop, but others have, and they seem to be successful. -
rt1813 8yr The biggest challenge is in making the production make economic sense - it's great to produce and to be able to have greater control over your own food, but it can't really be sustained if you're losing money at it.
Relax! Eat Some Sesame Seeds to Fight Oxidative Stress
modernfarmer.com
"But where do they even come from?" #foodnews
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garv Sesame brittle. I remember @rachna making it popular on foodstand !
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes!! Love me some sesame brittle
China’s New Dietary Guidelines Could Be Good News For The Climate
thinkprogress.org
Very interesting. "While dietary experts will weigh in on the nutritional aspects, buried in the pages is a recommendation with potentially huge implications for climate change." #foodnews #policynews
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etsummer Hopefully because these recommendations are rooted in health concerns they will have a greater impact? Maybe China will see climate impacts from this and it will set a good example of what's...
USDA - Changes in Retail Organic Price Premiums from 2004 to 2010
ers.usda.gov
Eggs and dairy have the highest premiums- 82% for eggs! The organic sector continues to grow though. #foodnews #foodpolicy
Why Processed Foods May Promote Gut Inflammation
livescience.com
"Certain food additives may interfere with your gut bacteria, causing changes that boost inflammation in the intestines." #foodnews #itsscience