Altho this article discusses the UK food system, not the incredibly complicated US system, it notes an important issue that's not raised often. If we have a decreasing amount of arable land, and a need to make every drop of water count, we need to choose carefully what to grow, what to eat, and how … Continue reading Farmers can help us eat better and use our land better with less environmental costs
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10 travel mugs worth considering
https://food52.com/blog/24353-best-travel-coffee-mugs for photos The 10 Best Travel Mugs, So You Never Have to Be Without Coffee Because life without coffee, well, isn't. by:Erin Alexander July 16, 2019 3 Comments Save 3 Comments To know coffee is to love her. But to drink coffee on the go—be it in the car, on the subway, or while walking down the street—is to … Continue reading 10 travel mugs worth considering
Lionfish hunters find leaving their kills behind is dangerous
Lionfish are an ongoing disaster in the Caribbean and US coastal waters because of their voracious appetites. They'll clear a reef in no time. Local divers attempt to contain the hazard by hunting them. Originally, they were put into containers before disposal on-shore. Because of the volume of lionfish kills, some kills were left for … Continue reading Lionfish hunters find leaving their kills behind is dangerous
So what IS an ultraprocessed food?
We're supposed to reduce our consumption of ultraprocessed food. But what fits in that category? Turns out some canned fruits and vegetables are considered ultraprocessed even tho they don't seem that different from fresh, simply because there are a number of critical processes that must be applied before the product can be sold. Most food … Continue reading So what IS an ultraprocessed food?
Climate zones for crops have moved 365 miles since 1970
Hotter temperatures are not only an inconvenience. They're also already having an effect on where crops can be grown. The ecosystems in the Great Plains of the US, the world's bread basket, have shifted northward substantially just in the past 50 years. These moves mean that certain crops may be unable to pollinate or even … Continue reading Climate zones for crops have moved 365 miles since 1970
For your health, avoid ultraprocessed foods
Trying to eat properly is simply not easy. Turns out that relatively simple foods require quite a bit of processing before they can be sent to your grocery story.. I'm posting a second post with a few articles with slightly different lists of what's considered ultraprocessed. All researchers have now are the results of eating … Continue reading For your health, avoid ultraprocessed foods
Chef recommendations for NYC’s summer Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week in NYC this summer is set for July 22-August 16 with reservations open July 9th. The holiday today might be the perfect time to think about where you might want to go. Here are some ideas. https://www.nycgo.com/articles/where-chefs-eat-for-restaurant-week
Peaches don’t have to be rock hard or mushy
I rarely buy and eat peaches because I have always ended up with either rock hard or mushy fruit -- never that mouth-watering, juicy peach I remember from childhood. Maybe this will help. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/a28181272/how-to-ripen-peaches/ How to Ripen Peaches for Perfect Summer Fruit Every Time Ripe peaches > anything By Kate Merker and Becca Miller Jun … Continue reading Peaches don’t have to be rock hard or mushy
The body responds differently to different forms of protein
I do love my peanut butter and raspberry or blackberry jam sandwiches.https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Worst-Forms-Protein-45104512?stream_view=1#photo-45104569 Worst Forms of Protein If You're Trying to Lose Weight, You Should Avoid These 6 Proteins June 19, 2019by HAJAR LARBAH 951 Shares View In Slideshow Image Source: Flickr user Mike Mozart If you live an active lifestyle, you know just how important having an adequate amount … Continue reading The body responds differently to different forms of protein
7 Reasons to become vegetarian
If the concept of totally shifting your diet to exclude all animal products including dairy and eggs is more than you can handle (for now), even avoiding beef, lamb, goat except for one meal a month makes a huge difference. Here's why. https://www.ecowatch.com/pink-floyd-dave-gilmour-climate-crisis-2638969494.html 7 Reasons You May Want to Become a Vegetarian Environmental Working Group … Continue reading 7 Reasons to become vegetarian
Vegetarian vs vegan
I often get confused between being vegetarian (which is pretty easy) and becoming a vegan (which is not). Massively simplified, a vegetarian eats no meat, poultry, game, shellfish, fish, or any by-products of animal-slaughter. Vegetarians may or may not eat dairy products and eggs. Veganism is a stricter approach that avoids any product that could … Continue reading Vegetarian vs vegan
Who woulda thought that fish and chips could be a casualty of a warming ocean?
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/fish-chips-climate-change-cod-haddock-extinct-smaller-research-a8961201.html Fish and chips under threat from climate change, study says Larger sea creatures such as haddock and cod more vulnerable to rising sea temperatures Mark Waghorn June 16, 2019 Click to follow The Independent Getty/iStock Britain’s traditional meal of fish and chips could disappear from the menu because of climate change, according to new research. Scientists say larger marine … Continue reading Who woulda thought that fish and chips could be a casualty of a warming ocean?
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