All posts filed under: Nutrition

How much water was used to produce your dinner?

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Something that I’ve thought about recently is how much water was used to produce the food that I eat. One of the reasons why I eat almost no animal protein anymore is because of the statistics that I read about how much grain and water went into the production of various animal proteins (see the reason’s why page). But animal protein isn’t the only thing on our plate that’s water intensive. I’ve read a number of articles about how much water goes into the production of rice, almond milk, and avocados – but there’s not often a comparison to alternatives. For example, does rice use more milk than pasta? And, are all rice varieties the same? What about farro or some other ancient grain? Anyway, this is something I’ve always wondered about and I’m actually working on an article right now that highlights milk alternatives and how much water goes into the production of each one.

Grain Bowls

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I’ve been working on making meals that don’t need to be heated before eating – so that I can take my lunch on the go and eat it wherever I end up in the city (I mainly do this because restaurants are crazy expensive in Sydney, and honestly, it’s easier). Enter grain bowls! I’m so happy they exist. They add a new twist to my kale salads that we all know I love. Anyway, here’s my first attempt after reading about them. Read more here.

Nutritionists and Environmentalists Should Work Together: So Why Doesn’t Congress Want Them To?

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The group of appointed nutritionist (appointed by the government) to draft new guidelines for the nation’s diet had decided to utilize data collected on the environmental implication of different food choices. Sounds great, right? And, if you think about it, makes a lot of sense. The guidelines would help individuals to move towards healthier and environmentally friendly diets. Read more here.  

Little Herds

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So, I’ve known that there are a lot of cultures our there that practice entomophagy (eating insects) for awhile. And, like most Americans that idea has made me squirm a bit, despite being 100% open to the idea. I think it’s the legs. In April, I read a really interesting article, The Joys and Ethics of Insect Eating, on NPR about eating insects that this great organizations called Little Herds. They are a small group of people based in Austin, Texas. They travel around the country trying to provide your every day American with the opportunity to try insects. On the main page of their website, they state that: With demand for meat rising around the world, and many nations facing starvation and food deficiencies, we know we have to change the way we view food. Current farming practices are ravaging the environment, polluting the water and air, causing deforestation, overfishing, and contributing to the rise in infectious diseases. Cultivating insects as food addresses each of these problems. But in North American and in Europe, …