by J. Michael Wheeler
Mark Bittman: Conscious Eating Tom Ashbrook of On Point (2.2.09) from NPR, interviewed food writer Mark Bittman, food columnist for The New York Times. He writes “The Minimalist” column and the “Bitten” blog and is the author of "How to Cook Everything." Mark Bittman has joined the ranks of foodies with a cause. His cause is nothing less than saving the health of Americans while at the same time saving the planet.
Bittman says that the way Americans eat are killing both themselves and the planet. "Too much meat. Too much junk food. Too big a footprint."
We are finally starting to acknowledge the threat carbon emissions pose to our ozone layer, but few people have focused on the extent to which our consumption of meat contributes to global warming. Think about it this way: In terms of energy consumption, serving a typical family-of-four steak dinner is the rough equivalent of driving around in an SUV for three hours while leaving all the lights on at home.
Bittman offers a no-nonsense rundown on how government policy, big business marketing, and global economics influence what we choose to put on the table each evening. He demystifies buzzwords like "organic," "sustainable," and "local" and offers straightforward, budget-conscious advice that will help you make small changes that will shrink your carbon footprint -- and your waistline.
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Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes Bittman, a food writer who loves to eat and eats out frequently, lost thirty-five pounds and saw marked improvement in his blood levels by simply cutting meat and processed foods out of two of his three daily meals. But the simple truth, as he points out, is that as long as you eat more vegetables and whole grains, the result will be better health for you and for the world in which we live.
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