Famine for 20 Million Yet Food Security On the Rise Food insecurity has been considered one of the most critical issues in our broken food system, and for years it has been a hot topic for food policy analysts and activists … Read More
Posts tagged: food security
Organic, Healthy Food In Schools; Compost Makes Energy and Money
Healthy, Organic Cereals Pave the Way for Good Food in Schools According to the Wall Street Journal, the nation’s childhood-obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s, and legislators are clashing over the effectiveness of recent federal rules mandating healthier fare … Read More
Takeout Food Gives Back; Transparency is Key; The Impact of a Neighborhood Grocer
NYC Food Delivery App Turns Takeout Into a Good Deed I will be the first to advocate for cooking a meal at home, using the freshest, cleanest ingredients, and then sharing your meal around the dinner table with loved ones. … Read More
iEat Green is Energized by the Indivisible Guide; Charles Platkin, the Diet Detective and Director of NYC Food Policy Center @ Hunter College Joins iEat Green on the Progressive Radio Network
Hi All, It has been a busy first few weeks of 2017, and I am finding it a challenge to sort through all of the emergency cries for help from every grassroots environmental, organic, sustainable food, hunger, health, women’s rights, … Read More
In The News: Obama Expected to Sign GMO Bill; Major Food Companies Paying Farmers to Go Organic; Thousands of Venezuelans Have to Cross Borders for Food
Obama Expected to Sign GMO Bill When Obama was campaigning for the presidency in 2007, he spoke a lot about GMOs and his stand on them. A direct quote from one of his speeches: “We’ll let folks know whether their … Read More
iEat Green Rejoices in the Farmer Market Season; Elise Golan, From the USDA, Joins Chef Bhavani on the Progressive Radio Network to Talk Sustainability!
Hi Everyone, I love this time of year! I feel so rejuvenated being back out in the garden, planting seeds, watching them grow, working with and mentoring young adults who want to learn about growing and cooking organic, delicious food, … Read More
Take Action: Get The Food Network to Add a Vegan Show; Tell Aldi to Stop Wrapping Produce in Plastic; Stop the Bayer-Monsanto Merger
Get The Food Network to Add a Vegan Show More and more people are aware of the shortcomings of the conventional food industry, and are turning to veganism. Eating vegan saves people money, does good for the environment, helps heal … Read More
In the News: Farms That Rise to the Challenge; FDA Issues Guidelines for Salt Use; Celebrities Endorse Only Unhealthy Food and Drinks
Farms That Rise to the Challenge Vertical farming may very well be necessary as the world’s population continues to grow. Vertical farming would allow food to be grown on the sides of buildings, on rooftops, and in very small spaces … Read More