Student-run vegetable and herb gardens are an “entry point” to enjoying school more and diving deeper into subjects. Studies have also indicated that children who grow their own food are more likely to eat fresh fruits and vegetables; additionally, research shows links between gardening and higher student achievement in science. Here are many organizations that encourage schools around the world in supporting students in cultivating gardens.
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Whether you have more time than money, more money than time or you’re on a budget and busy, here are some ways you can begin to incorporate eating healthy, organic food into your life while not breaking your bank.
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Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has advocated for a number of worthy causes, from fighting climate change to the importance of conservation. Now, with a single tweet, the planetary steward shines a light on the colossal environmental impact of animal agriculture.
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Healthy school food is a key component of growing a healthier next generation. But offering nutritious food in schools is particularly vital for our growing population of Latino students, who face higher risks of obesity and diabetes than their peers. Salud America! has created an online haven for healthy change where you can become a Salud Leader and share your story, learn what changes are happening in your area, be inspired by educational videos, access research and policy briefs, sign petitions and more.
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A new meta-analysis finds that certified-organically produced dairy and meat have higher levels of nutrients than their conventionally produced counterparts. It’s not something magical about organic. It’s about what the animals are being fed under certified-organic standards which is grass instead of grain and often outside of a barn.
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Residents of Copenhagen, Denmark, can cut their grocery bills by as much as half thanks to a new supermarket that opened in the city this week. WeFood, started by the nonprofit DanChurch Aid, gets all its products—from dairy to meat to dry goods—from supermarket chains that would otherwise throw the food away.
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The movement to remove industrial sodium fluoride from the world’s water supply has been growing in recent years, with evidence coming out against the additive from several sources. Now, a report from the world’s oldest and most prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, has officially classified fluoride as a neurotoxin — in the same category as arsenic, lead and mercury.
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Water is sacred to the Turtle Mountain Tribe among many other. Water, more than anything, explains why members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians acted so quickly when they learned their region was next in line for fracking. Within just a few weeks of tribal women meeting on the topic in late 2011, the council banned fracking on the 77,000-acre reservation. They now are developing alternative energy with a Department of Energy grant.
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The sheer volume of food waste is disturbing, especially in a world where food insecurity and starvation is a reality for many. Not to mention the environmental impact of wasted food ending up in landfills where it decomposes and produces methane gas leading to increased global warming. Many of us treat all printed expiration dates as though they’re ‘use-by’ dates and this leads to good food ending up in the bin. Use-by and best before dates, learn the difference between them.
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Medical students at The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University learn to cook and teach community members about nutrition, as a form of preventive care. This training will allow these future doctors to educate patients on healthier eating, leading to disease prevention.
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