Nutrition

10 Indigenous Foods You Should Start Eating Today

Is your diet too processed or lacking in nutrients? Try out some of these 10 indigenous foods from around the world!

Smallholders’ Access to Markets for Certified Sustainable Products-Interview with David Cuming

Food Tank interviews David Cuming,of SAMCERT on his views of the success and struggles of the certification project, coffee and cocoa growers, and ‘cupping’.

China’s Meat, Processed Food Consumption is Rising. What Does That Mean for China?

Meat is on the rise and the changes in diet occurring in China carry rippling effects around the world.

Rebuilding the International Nutrition System So it’s Fit-for-Purpose

The outcome of the International Conference of Nutrition in November 2014 will reflect governments’ ambitions, commitments and plans for advancing nutrition.

Food Hero: Robert Egger-Founder and President of L.A. Kitchen

“In the fight against hunger, we need less Sara Lee and more cerebellum,” said Robert Egger, Founder of DC Central Kitchen and L.A. Kitchen.

Young Foresters for Food

Young foresters, are taking the lead in studying how forests can improve food and nutrition in communities.

Literacy Program Empowers Farmers in Mozambique

A literacy program in Mozambique helps smallholder farmers achieve basic literacy.

Do You Want Flies With That? 10 Insects You Should Consider Adding to Your Diet

Insects are a nutritious source of energy, and adding them to your diet could reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 18 percent.

Soapberries: A Not-So-Sweet Dessert

While most berries are sweet, soapberries are actually the opposite. Sour soapberries make a unique dessert.

Is Sustainable Farm-Raised Salmon Possible?

Verlasso has developed a way to farm-raise salmon with more sustainable methods.

Feeding America When School Is Out: School Meals Disappear During Summer Break

School’s out for summer, but what does that mean for low-income children reliant on free or subsidized school meals?

How Melbourne is Becoming a Sustainable, Thriving Food City

Melbourne, Australia is recognizing the impact food has on the health and well-being of its community and is committed to promoting a healthy food system.

Food Tank’s Summer 2014 Reading List – 18 Books For A Better Food System

Food Tank’s 18 summer “must reads” for your tablet or bookshelf.

Indigenous Crop: Locust Bean—Not a Plant but a Tree

The locust bean tree is valuable in many ways: the fruit provides sustenance, the branches provide shade, and the leaves restore soil to good health.

10 Baltimore Urban Agriculture Projects You Should Know About

Urban agriculture supports healthy eating, local food production, and green industry in Baltimore.

“Battle for the Capitol” ROC United’s 2014 Week of Action

Join the fight for better working conditions in the restaurant industry and show your support for a more sustainable food system.

Flower Power: Saffron Captivates the Senses

Saffron’s flavor, fragrance, and color liven up foods and brighten up clothing throughout the world. It has also been valued for its medicinal properties.

Sustainable Business: A Farmers’ Market at Your Fingertips—Farmigo

Bringing farmers’ markets into the Internet age, Farmigo puts the power of community-supported agriculture into the hands of consumers.

Indigenous Crop: Fonio—One of the World’s Oldest Grains

Fonio may be one of the tastiest cereals that you have never tried.

Artificial Fertilizer Use levels-off as regions reach state of diminishing returns

Artificial fertilizer use is leveling off and even decreasing in many regions of the world as countries have started to reach a state of diminishing returns.

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