Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, a pediatric neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, naturalist, and author of The Dirt Cure.
Publications
Italian Study Comforts Pasta Lovers
A recent study at the Instituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, states that pasta consumption is negatively associated with obesity.
The New Bread Basket: Amy Halloran on the Current State of Bread in America
Amy Halloran’s book, The New Bread Basket, redefines our grain relationship.
World Environment Day Calls for Conscious Consumption #WED2016
World Environment Day 2016 brings attention to unprecedented levels of illegal wildlife trade. Learn how our food choices are affecting the wildlife industry.
Johns Hopkins Report Analyzes the Benefits and Limitations of Urban Agriculture
The authors see urban agriculture as one of the many solutions needed to transform the food system.
Controversial GMO Study Finds No Adverse Effects on Human Health
A comprehensive analysis of more than 900 publications provides a fresh perspective on the applications of genetic engineering in agriculture.
The First 1,000 Days by Roger Thurow: Eliminating Global Malnutrition 1,000 Days at a Time
Roger Thurow’s The First 1,000 Days follows 12 women from 4 countries as they struggle to provide the best care for their babies in the crucial first 1000 days.
Eighteen Food-Focused Books You Must Read This Spring
Food Tank has selected 18 books that will inspire and inform readers on topics ranging from food justice to urban composting to local food systems.
ReFED Roadmap Creates “Actionable Paths” Towards Food Waste Reduction
ReFED is releasing its Roadmap, which aims at a 20 percent reduction in food waste in the US by 2030.
Groundbreaking New Book: Eating Planet
The publication addresses three paradoxes in the food system—food waste, the coexistence of malnutrition and obesity, and the overuse of natural resources.
Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices
A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.
Culinary Comics: 10 Comics as Delicious as they are Delightful
These delectable comics will satisfy any appetite. Pick one up and expand your palate for both the culinary and sequential arts.
What’s the Buzz? Media That’s All About Agriculture
These media sources from around the world explore food, agriculture, and sustainability.
Understanding food waste, hunger, and climate change with John Mandyck
John Mandyck discusses his new book, connections between climate change, food waste, and hunger, and the role of the cold chain with Food Tank.
New Guide Shows How Maize, Rice, and Wheat are Grown to Boost Yields, Reduce Environmental Impact
At the core of FAO’s “Save and Grow” model of agriculture is an ecosystem approach, which capitalizes on natural biological and ecosystem processes.
Trojan Horse Aid: Seeds of Resistance and Resilience in the Bolivian Highlands and Beyond
Industrial-style agriculture not the path to sustainable livelihoods for the world’s family farmers, author says.
Food Tank’s 2016 Winter Reading List
Food Tank’s winter reading list for 2016 is a unique collection of compelling books on sustainable agriculture, recipes, nutrition, and food history.
Dietary Guidelines Miss the Mark on Sustainability
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
Food Tank’s Favorite Books of 2015
Food Tank’s favorite books from 2015 include both fresh and familiar titles, and explore topics ranging from ethical meat consumption to global food security.
Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation Present the Second Annual Good Food Org Guide
The James Beard Foundation and Food Tank developed the second annual Good Food Org Guide featuring nearly 1000 food related nonprofits across the United States.
