Updates from the Food Policy Practice of Powell Tate (@PTInsights), the Washington, DC office of @WeberShandwick
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A “global standard diet” that lacks variety threatens nutrition, economies, and the environment. It’s time to support farmers in incorporating more biodiversity into #agriculture. @Slate slate.me/1PZBF8Q
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Did you know that shoppers who make and stick to a grocery list have lower grocery bills and make fewer trips? Making a list is also a great way to #SaveTheFood. Check out more shopping tips to end food waste from @SaveTheFood! bit.ly/2pbLZ69
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An unhealthy diet high in sugar and fat may be linked to poor mental health and increased anxiety. Eating these 8 foods can help you stay happy and slim: trib.al/KDZcjHh
A new rating system that ranks grocery items based on their #nutritional value is not only making healthy eating more straightforward, but also boosting sales for grocery stores. @FoodDive bit.ly/2kmZAUs
A healthy diet benefits more than just the individual. New research shows that aligning one’s eating with official dietary recommendations also positively impacts the environment. @NPRFood n.pr/2koa31V
Eating vegetables is not only one of the best things you can do for your health, but also one of the tastiest way to add variety to your meals. Here are five of the best ways to cook veggies, according to some of America’s most renowned chefs, via @TIME ti.me/2Atrrwm
Whether you’re looking for gift inspiration or an insightful winter read, @civileats’ food and farming book guide highlights some of the greatest #foodsystem thought leaders. bit.ly/2AtissF
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Top challenges young farmers face are 1) access to land 2) student loan debt 3) labor 4) health insurance, according to a new report by @youngfarmers. Read the report at youngfarmers.org/survey2017. #youngfarmers
As consumers, we’re quick to jump on anything designated as a #superfood. @jameshamblin provides an insightful analysis of the factors that brought blueberries to the spotlight as the healthiest fruit. @TheAtlantic theatln.tc/2zKM1s1
Can the same fast-casual model that has popularized healthy food in America be applied to school lunches to improve child nutrition? Boston’s @shah_foundation gives this the test with new pilot program. @civileasts bit.ly/2Af98dN
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Why promoting #healthyfood in schools is more important than ever: news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…
Food companies like DC-born @misfitjuicery make strides in combatting food waste with innovative marketing strategies. More from @adweek bit.ly/2n8ltf7
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Since the year 2000, there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of govt. plans related to #foodwaste ow.ly/7vkZ30etNsq
Wave of young professionals abandon city life for #farming careers. What could this trend mean for local food systems and sustainable #agriculture? @washingtonpost wapo.st/2zvIXwp
Boost the nutritional value of your holiday meals with these creative tips, courtesy of @mindbodygreen bit.ly/2AirOKC
This Thanksgiving, celebrate without the over-indulgence and guilt. Check out @HSPHNutrition’s advice on how to avoid overeating this #holidayseason. bit.ly/2g89dXQ
The future of sustainable #agriculture goes beyond small, local farms. Researchers from @UWMadisonCIAS discuss the role of crops and livestock, farmers, processors, distributors, and markets in building a #sustainable food system, via @washingtonpost. wapo.st/2hGxtPr
