There is little doubt that energy, water and food issues are interconnected. The post below from our friends at the Network for New Energy Choices exemplifies that the environment is a living, breathing entity upon which we have a tremendous and often negative impact. Fortunately, there are actions we can take to work towards a more sustainable future…
Erin McCarthy
Growing up on the fresh fruit and veggies from eastern Long Island was the beginning of Erin’s love for all things natural. Her family always made a conscious effort to support friends that owned local farms. During her first year at Colgate University, Erin was part of a small group of students who completed a project on the benefits of Fair Trade coffee and she is proud to say that it is now prevalent in the dining halls at Colgate. She was known to be a strong supporter of the local businesses and could be seen frequently at the farmer’s markets in the fall and in turn developed a soft spot for rural New York State. As an Outdoor Education leader, Erin led trips with fellow students to the Adirondacks and is now excited to have the opportunity to fuel her passion for the outdoors in the nearby Hudson Valley. After receiving her BA in Environmental Geography, Erin spent a year as a teacher discussing environmental issues with her students. Erin is excited to join the Eat Well Guide team and to help it play a significant role in promoting sustainable agriculture.
On Energy, Water and Food: Power Plants Kill Fish
September 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
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Healthy Monday: The High Cost of Cheap Food
August 31st, 2009 · No Comments
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
America has a well-earned reputation for serving up large quantities of cheap, fast food. Such meals may seem like a bargain on the surface, but a closer look shows us that these highly processed, industrialized food products have a multitude of hidden expenses. Brian Walsh, a health and science writer [...]
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Healthy Monday: Go Flexitarian for Your Health
August 24th, 2009 · 4 Comments
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian, considered herself a vegetarian. Her diet consisted almost entirely of plant-based foods, but she didn’t want to deprive herself of the occasional hamburger at a back yard barbeque or her favorite family recipes. Rather than remain a “closet meat-eater”, Dawn redefined her habits. She [...]
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Don’t Let a Little Soil Contamination Keep You from Gardening: Why You Shouldn’t Panic if you Find Lead in your Garden’s Soil
August 11th, 2009 · 3 Comments
Shane Crary-Ross spent her childhood summers at farm camp, where her favorite activities were cow milking and bread baking. These days, she studies economics and social work at New York University, and spends her free time gardening, bicycling and reading science fiction.
When I first looked at my current apartment, what I loved about it most [...]
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Healthy Monday: Meatless Goes Mainstream in Southern California
August 10th, 2009 · No Comments
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
Here at Healthy Monday, we’re deeply committed to supporting people and organization working to improve personal health around the country. This Monday we highlight The Veggie Grill, well known in Southern California for serving classic American comfort food. Their menu includes such favorites as BBQ Wings, Chicken Caesar Wraps and [...]
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Healthy Monday: Edible Aria Makes Food Sing
July 27th, 2009 · No Comments
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
These days, blogs of all stripes are spreading the word about key health issues. One of our favorites is Edible Aria, a recipe and news blog that advocates sustainable eating. Ren, the chef, writer and photographer behind Edible Aria, offers recipes for organic, unprocessed foods, plus pertinent articles and quick [...]
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Healthy Monday- Urban Community Gardens Continue to Flourish
July 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
Having access to nutritious, whole foods is something many of us take for granted. We can begin each week with a trip to the grocery store or farmers’ market where we’ll find a wide variety of fruits, grains, vegetables, beans and other healthy fare. Finding fresh, affordable produce in urban [...]
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Healthy Monday on the Move – Calorie Counts Make it Possible
June 29th, 2009 · No Comments
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
It’s important to start the week off with healthy goals, but sometimes the bustle of everyday life makes it hard to stick to good intentions. We grab a quick meal in between errands, without realizing that fast food can be riddled with unnecessary fat and calories.
Thankfully, having a Healthy Monday [...]
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A Healthy Monday Start to the End-of-School Marathon
June 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
From our friends at Healthy Monday…
It’s the 4th Monday of June and, if you’re the parent of young kids, chances are your life is a shambles right now.
As the school year races to an end, you may be adjusting to a new schedule, planning a trip or a stay at home vacation, getting the kids [...]
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Out of the Embers of 9/11 – A Locavore Chef Rises Up
June 18th, 2009 · No Comments
This spring Chef Ted McCormack of Flag Hill Winery and Distillery in Lee, New Hampshire was interviewed by Eat Well Guide volunteer Stacey Hamblett. Stacey is pursuing a graduate degree in holistic nutrition with the hope of sharing with others her passion for healthy food and a healthy planet. Here’s her profile of Chef [...]
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