Nutrition & Wellness
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Global open data call to deliver world food security
The opening of data sources in agricultural research is needed to deliver the global goal of delivering zero hunger by 2030, say campaigners. The call has been made by the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (Godan) initiative, which includes the UK and US governments. The group hopes a Read More...
The absolute best cities for plant-based foodies
As a one-upon-a-time vegetarian (who now enjoys the occasional burger), I know how difficult it can be to find plant-based options in unfamiliar places. Have no fear; this fun infographic by Travel Supermarket is here to ease the plight of mindful foodies everywhere. It pulls together data on Read More...
Happy international chocolate day!
There are many reasons to celebrate chocolate, not least of all for the surprising health benefits a bar of high-quality dark chocolate brings with it. What are you waiting for? Today is International Chocolate Day, quite possibly the best day of the year. While chocolate is loved by many, it has Read More...
Dubai’s sustainable city includes urban farming
The city’s urban farm produces more than 20 kinds of herbs and will soon start growing fruit and vegetables once the productive landscape matures. About 2,000 date palms are on the property. Read More...
In this food desert, kids learn to farm veggies—out of the back of a truck
“Has anybody heard of rainbow chard?” Larry Moore asked a group of elementary school children. No one answered. “What about this?” Moore asked again, pointing to green leaves emerging from the dirt, their orange base peeking through the brown soil. “That’s a carrot!” several young Read More...
4 ways to end hunger in Africa
For the first time in human history, the end of hunger is well within our reach. While courageous and passionate individuals have been working to end this scourge for decades, a recent confluence of political will, public-private partnerships and funding has made this ambition possible. We have, of Read More...
How agriculture can be intensified in Africa without causing harm
Sustainable agriculture is a popular concept. It's warmly embraced as a guiding light for the future of food production. But there is still a great deal of disagreement about what the concept actually means and entails. There is broad agreement about what sustainable agriculture's main aim should Read More...
Italy's plan to destigmatize doggy bags and end food waste
Even in the fanciest pizza restaurant, you never feel weird if you ask for a box to take your leftovers home. In Italy, that will soon apply everywhere, with a new law that encourages restaurants to give people doggy bags, although in Italy it's called a "family bag." The new law is designed to Read More...
The veggie burger has become a destination dish
The veggie burger has been a staple for vegetarians for years. For health and environmental reasons, not for good taste. But that is changing as leading chefs are turning their attention to perfecting this dish. They are using grains, fresh vegetables, quinoa and lentils to replace the texture of Read More...
See inside this vertical farm where 65,000 pounds of lettuce grow each year in shipping containers
Los Angeles-based Local Roots' three farms are no ordinary farms. They're not even outside — but inside three small shipping containers. The startup uses vertical hydroponic farming, a method where plants grow year-round with LEDs rather than natural sunlight. Read More...