The other day at a discount grocery store there was a sale on Royal Split Pigeon Peas, which some people say is a type of lentil if you have never eaten them. Each bag was marked down from $4 for two pounds to $3 so I got 2 bags for … [continued]
After writing about how almonds have more protein than some kinds of steak and lentils have more protein than hamburger, I noticed another plant food and animal food pairing: sunflower seeds and hotdogs. I think most people may expect it would be the beef frankfurter that has more protein — … [continued]
In the cute new Jerry Steinfeld Netflix film, Unfrosted, a character is flummoxed by the 1960s cereal marketing wars. He suggests that the Kellogg company consider a new direction. Let’s create a healthy, sugar-free breakfast option for children, he says. The others look at him, stunned, then break out in … [continued]
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Given the higher footprint of meat-based food consumption, plant-based foods are better choices in so many ways. Yet it’s been difficult to inspire diners to choose vegetables and fruits when they’re ready to order. Could menu design affect the way that people choose their meals? Yes, it does, says new … [continued]
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Political leaders have failed to confront the driving force behind the climate crisis: the fossil fuel industry. As a result, fossil fuel producers are now free and clear to reinvent their oil and gas holdings in many sectors, such as the food system. In fact, the fossil fuel industry is … [continued]
I’ve long believed we can all make a difference in the climate movement. Some differences are bigger than others, of course, and it’s about executing a strategy that maximizes our impact vs our effort, so that we can, cumulatively, get more done. Recently I came across a way that chefs … [continued]
A widely viewed October 16 post on X alleged that “elites” and the FDA were deliberately contaminating food with bacteria, GMOs, and heavy metals. The post received over 439,000 views. Many commenters echoed the unsubstantiated claim that government agencies and corporations are “intentionally poisoning” the public, despite recalls being triggered … [continued]
Recent freezes and massive cuts in government spending threaten our food, water, and health as they open up trillions of dollars in tax breaks for corporations and billionaires. Basic government functions are in jeopardy. Let’s look at a list of important areas that are now likely to lose federal government … [continued]
Global climate change has had a significant impact on the way the world grows its food. Climate change introduces a suite of ominous factors, such as greenhouse gas emissions, elevated temperature, increased carbon dioxide concentrations, nitrous oxide and methane ozone depletion, and deforestation. All of these intensify environmental stresses on … [continued]
Food consumption is on the minds of many individuals as the new year rolls on, with nearly half of US adults saying that they’re starting a new diet. Our contemporary food selections have been carefully cultivated for taste and convenience; exotic food luxuries in many of our childhoods are now … [continued]
