Feeding Mind Body and Soul
Learning Democracy Through Food Justice Movements Ch. 35
“Food Offers a unique opportunity for learning because it has the power to galvanize people from diverse backgrounds and opinions.” Charles Levkoe Food is what brings people together. When we “break bread” together, we share part of our culture and our hearts. We share the culmination of our ancestors and the traditions that they passed…
Expanding Access and Alternatives:Building Farmers’ Markets in Low Income Communities Ch. 33
Farmers’ markets are a standard part of most cities and towns across the US. In San Antonio, places like the Pearl Brewery are popular places to go to experience local products. Not only is this a fun thing to experience, but it also greatly supports the local economy. Many farmers markets items tend to be…
Slow Food and the Politics of “Virtuous Globalization” Ch. 34
We live in a fast-paced society, where many measures of success are based on quantity over quality. People overwork themselves and don’t focus on living a mindful lifestyle. In the process of not living consciously, we neglect our diets and our mental state. These functions get put on the back burner, and we go through…
The Political Economy of Obesity:The Fat Pray All Ch. 32
Obesity is a health issue for many Americans. The long-term effects of being overweight affect not only the individual but also society as a whole. For public and political reasons, being overweight has become a moral panic. Thus, the media, magazines, entertainment, and countless other forms of social communication have created an awareness of the…
Food Adventures
I really enjoy cooking in the fall and winter time. I like to incorporate lots of fresh herbs and vegetables from my garden. Another thing I love about the fall is camping. I thoroughly enjoy cooking meals outside while taking in all the beautiful scenery!
Rooting Out the Causes of Disease: Why Diabetes is so Common Among Desert Dwellers Ch. 31
Diabetes is an insidious disease that plagues many adults, but specific populations are at far greater risk. Among these populations are Native Americans. Two specific indigenous groups that have suffered from adult-onset diabetes are the Navajo of the United States and the Seri of Mexico. Author Gary Nabhan and His wife Laurie Monti set out…
The Disappearance of Hunger in America Ch. 30
What do the terms Hungry and Food Security mean to you? What is the immediate feeling that is provoked when you hear these phrases? Well, they both deal with the idea of nourishment, but one has a more negative connotation. Food Security eludes to the idea that nutrition is secure, Hunger is cut and dry,…
“Old Stock” Tamales and Migrant Tacos: Taste Authenticity, and the Naturalization of Mexican Food Ch.26
In the United States, many of our stable food choices originate from all over the world. For example, what we think of as traditional American Hamburger comes from Germany. Author Jeffery M. Pilcher poses the question, “How long does it take for a food to become naturalized, or, to use the language of American nationalism…
Too Hot to Handle: Food, Empire, and Race in Thai Los Angeles Ch. 25
America is known as a melting pot of different cultures that have assimilated into one dominant culture, says Tanachi Mark Padoogpatt. (Padoongpatt, p.363) According to Padoogpatt, the reality is that many other civilizations have brought their unique cuisine and enriched American culture. After World War II, the United States and the Thailand government started to…
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