'Political Food Issues'
EPA: Stop putting toxic methyl iodide on strawberries!
4 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan April 22nd, 2011 in Food for Thought, Food Organizations, Food Safety, Political Food Issues.
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From the Food Democracy Now press release
It’s springtime again and soon it will be summer and children across the country will be enjoying one of their favorite fruits — strawberries. Unfortunately, due to a poor decision last year by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and outgoing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, America’s children will continue to …
[more...]Vegan, Earth Day, and Showering in Public
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan April 19th, 2011 in Food for Thought, Food Organizations, Political Food Issues, Vegan Diet Choices.
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Just say you’re thinking of going vegan but how will convince your kids to follow down the green path? Kids are more save the planet conscious so it might not be such a challenge. Here’s a website with 100 kid-friendly vegan recipes and as I peruse them, they’re adult friendly too.
You wouldn’t serve …
[more...]What 10 states have the worst eating habits?
4 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan February 23rd, 2011 in Fast Food, Food for Thought, Food Nutrition - You Are What You Eat, Junk Food, Political Food Issues.
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What 10 states have the worst eating habits?
Go ahead. Take some guesses in your head.
According to this article, data on poor eating habits and obesity are abundant and unusually well-researched. Congress funded a nationwide report which was called “Access to Affordable and Nutritious Food – Measuring and Understanding Food Deserts And Their Consequences.”
The report …
[more...]Tucson Shooting Travesty and Comfort Foods
4 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan January 14th, 2011 in Chewish TUCSON, Food for Thought, Out and About in Tucson, Political Food Issues.
Gabrielle Giffords and Buddy the Greyhound
For the past week here in Tucson, I have felt liked the walking wounded and unable to put my fingers on the keyboard, to make them dance in any kind of meaningful way. Fortunately, I was nowhere near where the gunman shot 20 people but I know the corner and like everyone else around …
[more...]Thanksgiving: Gratitude for Farmers and Farm Workers
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan November 25th, 2010 in Food for Thought, Food Organizations, Political Food Issues.
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Here at Circle of Food we received many press releases for recipes and food preparation ideas for Thanksgiving. The ones that stood out are the ones that were posted on the blog.
As I’m shutting off my computer I noticed one I overlooked called Gratitude from Food Democracy Now!
This Thanksgiving, please give thanks to …
[more...]Phoenix, Ariz: Third Annual ThanksLIVING Celebration
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan November 23rd, 2010 in Food for Thought, Food Organizations, Political Food Issues, Thanksgiving, Vegan Diet Choices, Vegetarian Diet Choices.
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Phoenix, Ariz: Third Annual ThanksLIVING Celebration
ThanksLIVING offers a healthy and compassionate alternative to the traditional holiday turkey dinner. Diners will enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly, multi-course gourmet vegan meal guaranteed to appease even the most discerning palate.
* Special guest Paul Shapiro, of the Humane Society of the United States
* Blanket/towel drive for Maricopa County Animal …
News from Slow Food USA: FDA food failure, food fight
1 Comment Published by Karyn Zoldan October 22nd, 2010 in Food for Thought, Food Organizations, Political Food Issues.
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An invitation from Slow Food USA to join the food fight.
The largest ever egg recall, then this from the FDA: “Failure to take prompt corrective action may result in regulatory action being initiated by the FDA without further notice.” Are they serious? A warning letter is all you get for spreading disease across the nation?…
[more...]Mrs. Obama Asks Restaurants to Lead Fight against Childhood Obesity
1 Comment Published by Karyn Zoldan September 16th, 2010 in Food for Thought, Food Nutrition - You Are What You Eat, Food Organizations, Political Food Issues.
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Michelle Obama asks restaurant owners to lead the fight against childhood obesity
First lady Michelle Obama encouraged the restaurant industry to lead the effort against childhood obesity in remarks made to the National Restaurant Association’s board of directors Monday. Mrs. Obama met with industry leaders to praise them for the work already done and to stress that …
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