Posts tagged: #healthy

iEat Green Shares Interview with Patrick O’Neill, Founder of ‘Amp Your Good’

Hi Everyone, This past Thursday I had an awesome interview with Patrick O’Neill, whose company, Amp Your Good, is changing the landscape of how we do food drives in this country. I met Patrick 3 years ago when he was … Read More

Spring Membership Donations: Support Organizations Working For You; Building Strength and Resiliency Among Communities; Reduce Food Waste; Fight Back To Stop the Spread of Roundup-Toxic Chemical;

How can you make your contribution to the People’s movement? I choose to help by donating to organizations which work hard to preserve our planet for future generations. Join me along with scientists and advocates for public health and climate … Read More

Take Action to Support Healthy, Just Farm Bill; Stop Antibiotic-Use on Animals for Meat; Say NO to Arctic Drilling to Protect Land and Wildlife;

Farm Bill 2018: Support Science to Make Change Happen Together we can transform the U.S. agricultural system to prioritize investments in healthy foods and farms, but we must take action and show our support for the institutions working hard to … Read More

Get Your Fiber, Get it Daily; Food-tracking Apps Can Help with Weight-Loss, Possibly; Cuomo Proposes “No Student Goes Hungry Program” for 2018

Scientists Learn Exactly Why Fiber is Good for You The term “dietary fiber” refers to the indigestible molecules or compounds of plants that we cannot break down ourselves. Yet the billions of bacteria lining our gut do. In fact, according … Read More

Combat Diabetes, Say No to Junk Food; EPA Drops Bans Against Harmful Chemicals

The Fight Against Junk Food As Diabetes Rises in India India is “sitting on a volcano” of diabetes, as NY Times reports more people in India are likely to develop diabetes from weight gain than people in other regions due … Read More

Linguine with Pepper Cress Pesto, Broccoli, and Cherry Tomatoes

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For 4-6 people 1 packages of linguine (organic, or GF, rice, etc) 1 batch of pepper cress pesto (see recipe below) 2 cups broccoli florets ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup white wine 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup assorted … Read More

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

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Butternut Squash Coconut Curry To serve 6 to 8   1 Tbs. coconut oil 2 medium size butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1” wedges 1 teaspoon, finely chopped fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 onion, … Read More

October 12: Food Policy for Breakfast @Hunter College

Innovative Farm-to-Table Restaurants in New York City As consumer interest in health and sustainability give rise to farm-to-table cuisine, restaurant owners, operators and chefs strive to find creative ways to offer healthy, sustainable food at affordable prices. Moderator Charles Platkin, PhD, … Read More