It’s tempting to see young people as victims who are not getting the resources they need, but they are the present and the future.
Food Tank’s 2023 Summer Reading List
Embark on a global literary journey this summer, exploring the intersections of food, culture, and environmental responsibility through our handpicked selection of books.
Op-Ed: Adolescent Nutrition: What Legacy Are We Giving Our Children?
Are we prepared to see young people as active participants in our pursuit for solutions?
Unlocking the Power of Food Can Improve the Nation’s Health
“We are so sick as a nation,” says Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian. Food as Medicine offers a way forward.
Illuminating the Systemic Barriers in the the U.S. Food System to Achieve Health Equity
Partnership for a Healthier America is pushing the country to realize that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right.
Finding the Right Balance: Healthy People and a Healthy Planet
A landmark report described how to nourish people and save the planet. But more recent research suggests these guidelines fall short in essential nutrients, begging the question: Can this diet ever provide adequate vitamins and minerals?
Dr. Mark Hyman Tells Us ‘How To Activate Our Body’s Own Innate Healing System’
Food has a lot of power, helping people live more healthfully at any age. But every body is different and it’s important to identify a way of eating that works for the individual.
Unlock the Secrets of Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life
Dr. Mark Hyman’s new book, Young Forever, explains why food isn’t like medicine. It is medicine.
What Happens When Alice Waters Jumps On Your Zoom Call to Talk School Food Procurement
The decisions schools make around food procurement shapes how they literally and metaphorically nourish the next generation.
Study Finds Local Foods are the Key to Nutrition in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia local resources offer a holistic solution to address nutrient deficiencies in children.
This Is Your Sign to Take Action in the Food System this Year!
It’s never too late to get involved in the food movement. Now is the perfect moment to pick an organization whose mission inspires you and help build systems that are better for people and planet.
123 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2023
Keep an eye on these 123 organizations that are pushing for better food and agriculture systems.
Climate Action Must Include Nutrition
The climate crisis exacerbates hunger and malnutrition by threatening the nutritional quality of crops as well as crop productivity.
Tufts Researchers Reveal Important Dietary Trends Across 185 Countries
A recent report reveals there has been limited improvement in global diets over the last three decades.
Database Indicates U.S. Food Supply Is 73 Percent Ultra-Processed
Researchers released a public database of 50,000 foods, helping consumers identify ultra processed foods in their diets.
Talk of Consumption and Diets Largely Missing from Agricultural Conversations
“Consumption needs to be part of agricultural conversations,” says Eirini Pitsilidi of Compassion in World Farming.
Increasing Nutrient Density for Resilience
During this session at COP27, nutrient density took center stage, with speakers highlighting solutions to increase access to healthy foods.
Op-Ed: A Super-Powered Ally to Solve the Hunger, Poverty, and Climate Crises
Beans hold great potential as the future grows increasingly unpredictable. Why aren’t we eating more of them?
The U.N. Food Systems Summit One Year On: Is it Just a Paper Tiger?
On the first anniversary of the U.N. Food Systems Summit, it’s important to ask: Was it all talk and no action? Can the beautiful food system transformation plans come to life?
A New Food Bill of Rights: Why Representation Matters
WANDA’s Founder argues that representation is critical to building an intersectional food policy framework and a new food bill of rights that is equitable, resilient and sustainable.
