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Nutrition
Amaranth Lauded As Obesity-Fighting, Nutrition-Building Grain
Amaranth has been promoted as an important food for combating obesity, particularly in Mexico, where the grain has its origins.
Is Obesity Contributing to Global Warming? Recent Studies Share Surprising Results
Obesity is known to have negative consequences for human health, but recent studies suggest that it can be just as detrimental to the planet.
Food Tank Book of the Week: Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss
Michael Moss reveals the truth behind the processed food industry in his book, Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us.
Food Hero: GROW HQ, Urban Food Empathy Center, Builds Local Food Movement in Ireland
In the context of food empathy, urban food growing is not a waste of time – it’s the silver bullet.
International Year of Family Farming: Teaching Gardens Create Healthier, More Informed Students
The AVRDC will expand its teaching garden program, which has been proven to improve nutrition and knowledge of indigenous crops.
Sustainable Business: Growing Home Gives Roots to Those in Need
Growing Home combines two important missions into one initiative: workforce development and production of fresh, organic produce.
Thank Native Bees for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
Those who can’t imagine Halloween without pumpkins to carve or Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie owe a big thank-you to native bees.
Indigenous Crop: Dried or Fresh, Wild Bush Tomato Is Delicious and Nutritious
The bush tomato has long been an important food source for Australia’s Indigenous people, rich in nutrients and taste.
No More Business-As-Usual, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Calls for Change
The U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network offers new approaches to food systems and agriculture across the globe.
Urban Foraging in London Yields Delicious Results
Jason Irving’s Forage Wild Food runs foraging walks across London to help people learn how to identify edible plants that are nutritious and tasty.
How Can the United States Save $11 Trillion? Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
A recent report from the Union of Concerned Scientists advises that consuming more fruits and vegetables will reduce health care costs and save lives.
Secret to a Food-Secure Planet Could Be Found in Forests
Forests provide excellent sources of micronutrients, and can ensure food security even in emergency situations. Read on to find out how.
40 Chances to Create a Better Food System
Food Tank has compiled a list of 40 individuals and organizations breaking the status quo in food and nutrition security, food sovereignty, and food justice.
Apply to the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development!
The Earth Institute calls for applications to its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Food Tank Book of the Week: 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World
If you knew you had 40 chances to get something right, to fix a problem, or to change the world, what would you do?
No Eater Left Behind: Back-to-School Inspiration from Around the Nation
As the school year begins, students across the nation are diving into a new extracurricular with zeal.
Food Hero: Casa de Sara’s Escuelita Offers Children Sustainable Solutions for Nutrition in Bolivia
The idea behind Casa de Sara’s Escuelita is to create a community kitchen where families can access locally-sourced, nutritious meals at an affordable cost.
Watch Danielle Nierenberg Participate in Panel at James Beard Foundation Conference
Watch Danielle Nierenberg participate in a panel at the James Beard Foundation’s The Paradox of Appetite: Hungering for Change Conference.
Massachusetts High School Students Reform Cafeteria Lunch Program
Students involved in caring for a school garden are not only providing healthier lunch options to their classmates, but also conserving energy.
