Eat Wisely

From: Vermont Public Radio
Series: 10 in Their 20s
Length: 02:57

A writer ponders the intersection of food and the environment. Read the full description.

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Podhaizer75_small The whole foods movement is made personal by a recent college graduate who wonders how our eating habits affect environmental problems. The commentary looks at the environmental imbalance that is risked when consumers insist that inexpensive food from all corners of the globe be available in any season. "Eat Wisely" is part of the commentary series 10 in Their 20s. The fresh voices in the series could have been recorded almost anywhere and provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the nation's newest adults.

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Piece Description

The whole foods movement is made personal by a recent college graduate who wonders how our eating habits affect environmental problems. The commentary looks at the environmental imbalance that is risked when consumers insist that inexpensive food from all corners of the globe be available in any season. "Eat Wisely" is part of the commentary series 10 in Their 20s. The fresh voices in the series could have been recorded almost anywhere and provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the nation's newest adults.

Transcript

(Host) Have you thought about how much jet fuel it takes to move foods around the globe to satisfy our taste for the exotic or the out of season? Today, in our "10 in Their 20s" series, Commentator Suzanne Podhaizer (POD-hize-ur) says you should.

(Suzanne Podhaizer) I can find a way to bring food into almost any conversation. In talking about health and nutrition, I often mention the importance of choosing organic food products. I expound on the joy of eating asparagus in spring when the first slender spears emerge from the damp ground. In the event that an acquaintance wants cooking advice, I love to give tips on how to make perfect risotto.

However, reports of drastic environmental problems are beginning to seep into mainstream media, and I have to admit that I'm getting scared. Okay, that's an understatement I am scared - and this makes me wonder if I've been worrying about...
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