connects us all. Or DOES food connect us all? From the 100 Mile
Diet to organic to local to free range, we are starting to learn
more, and care more, about how we eat – but why? What's the
difference between a large industrial farm and a small-scale
one? Does shopping at farmers' markets actually make a
difference? Is organic food really tastier and better for our
planet? What does it means to “Eat Smart” in the 21st century?
Well, eating smart isn’t just about choosing the healthiest
option based on nutritional content anymore (if it ever was),
but it is part of a bigger, more complex picture. In this
factsheet we’ll expose you to some of these issues, and you’ll
learn how simple things like how you shop, cook, and eat can be
acts of innovative conservation. We’ll give you some examples of
what you can do, what others’ are doing, and how to approach the
big picture. *Here is a great introductory video from USC Canada
that provides an excellent platform to think about what impact
“eating smart” can have on th