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November 06, 2009 05:55 PM EST --
One of the most popular food trends in the past year or two has been local food. So why is eating local all the rage, and what can you do to be part of this growing movement?
What is local?
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September 04, 2009 11:55 AM EDT --
The entire Guide to Good Food series has been developed to help you get to know your food, but here’s an easy tip to help you when shopping. This will apply mainly to grocery stores, not . . .
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August 21, 2009 02:13 PM EDT --
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been encouraging you to eat less meat, preferably by cutting it out one day a week. You can also cut back on the amount you eat each day. Or you can go another . . .
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August 14, 2009 01:57 PM EDT --
Last week we discussed how eating less meat can benefit our pocketbook and our health. This week we’ll look at how eating less meat can help curb climate change, save the environment and lessen . . .
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August 14, 2009 01:55 PM EDT --
Doctors to rock stars to Nobel Peace Prize-winning UN panels and even nonprofit organizations are telling us to eat less meat. But why?
To start, if we cut out red meat, fish and/or poultry . . .
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July 24, 2009 01:32 PM EDT --
Last week we gave you tips for asking questions at farms and farmers’ markets so you can find the best food for you and your family. This week we continue with information you need to shop . . .
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July 17, 2009 05:56 PM EDT --
Because there are no official standards for sustainable food, you need to ask the right questions to find the information you need to make the best choices for you and your family. There are generally . . .
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June 26, 2009 06:16 PM EDT --
With a long weekend approaching and (hopefully!) better weather around the country, people will be heading to the beach, mountains, and various vacation areas to relax and unwind. The Guide to Good . . .
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June 26, 2009 06:15 PM EDT --
As part of the Guide to Good Food series, I’ll be explaining different issues involved with both industrial and sustainable food and farming. Today we’re going to talk about genetic . . .
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June 12, 2009 12:57 PM EDT --
Today we’re going to show you that it is possible to eat healthier on a budget, and we’re also going to talk a bit about the reality behind our food system.
I recently saw . . .
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June 05, 2009 05:21 PM EDT --
This week we’re going to look at the money we spend on food, particularly at the rising cost of products and how much we spend. In short, while food prices have gone up each year, the proportion . . .
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May 31, 2009 10:20 AM EDT --
Co-op grocery store in Ypsilanti, Michigan
We've given you a few tips on how to stretch your food dollars (see Shop Sustainable - Money ). This week, we'll help you determine which local sustainable . . .
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May 22, 2009 04:03 PM EDT --
We’ve talked about finding sustainable food and how to find time to cook in previous posts. This week, we’re going to talk about money. Some sustainable food advocates seem to think we all . . .
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May 22, 2009 04:00 PM EDT --
Last week, we talked about how to find local sustainable food. This week we’re going to look at the realities of eating sustainably when you have a busy life and not a lot of time.
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May 22, 2009 03:57 PM EDT --
When shopping for local, sustainable and/or organic food, there are several factors to take into account, including awareness, access, budget and time.
Awareness
First, you need to know what . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:57 PM EDT --
Farmstand at Sass Family Farm, Iowa City, Iowa
So, you’ve learned a little about the issues, are convinced shopping sustainably is the way to go, but what do you do now?
First, figure out . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:55 PM EDT --
In last week’s post, Sustainable v s. Industrial , we compared sustainable farming with industrial agriculture. This week, we have eight reasons why you should buy sustainable.
1. Tastes . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:52 PM EDT --
In the past two weeks, we’ve talked about sustainable and organic food, as well as industrial agriculture and factory farming in our Guide to Good Food. This week, we’re going to compare sustainable . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:49 PM EDT --
Last week we talked about sustainable and organic , and the difference between the two. This week, we’re going to delve into the real issue – factory farming and industrial agriculture. The differences . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:06 PM EDT --
Welcome to our first installment of Sustainable Table’s Guide to Good Food! I’d like to provide you with simple ways to shop smarter, eat healthier and make the best food choices for you and your family. . . .
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Diane Hatz
New York
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