In the News: The Soda Tax Movement; Florida Couple Sues for Their Right to Garden; Iowa Senator Trying to Block Military Meatless Monday

Posted on June 20, 2016

The Soda Tax Movement Last week, Philadelphia became the second city in the country to pass a tax on soda and other sugary drinks. The tax will charge distributing companies 1.5 cents for each ounce of sugar-sweetened beverages sold in … Read More

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iEat Green Discusses Childhood Obesity with Guest, Dr. Jessica Rieder, Founder of the B’N Fit Program in the Bronx

Posted on April 8, 2016

Hi Everyone, I had a great conversation this morning with Dr. Jessica Rieder, about the program she founded in the South Bronx, that works with obese adolescents and their families. The B’ N Fit Program was founded in 2005 at … Read More

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iEat Green Interviews Edward Mukiibi, Slow Food International’s Vice President

Posted on December 14, 2015

Hi All, Yesterday I had a great interview with Edward Mukiibi, the young Vice President of Slow Food International. He was here visiting Slow Food USA, and touring some of our urban farms and cities struggling with food issues around … Read More

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iEat Green Hosts the Long Island Food Coalition; Coke Funds a New Non Profit; The Divestment Movement Goes Global; and An Interview with Marco Borges, Author of “The 22 Day Revolution”

Posted on August 12, 2015

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Hi Everyone, This past weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting a Farm to Table Luncheon, as part of the LI Food Coalition’s Farm Tour. What Fun! The tour traveled by coach bus to three, Nassau County, North Shore Farms, … Read More

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