As a citizen of the planet and a urban gardener, I want to talk about a major public health, social justice and human rights issue that lies at the core of a healthy population: Food Security. It is knowing you have enough money to buy nutritious food on a consistent basis. The Food Insecurity Policy…
Month: February 2017
Inspirational Tuesday ~ Talking on the Radio About My Experience with Food Insecurity
Listen to the show…click here I am so grateful to Dr. Theresa Nicassio for having me back on her Radio Show to talk about a subject that I am so passionate about: Food Insecurity – not knowing where your next meal will come from due to financial constraint. Last time I was on the show,…
Inspirational Tuesday ~ Food Security in the ‘Invisible North’
Food security is an issue near and dear to my heart. Although I live in Canada, not all our citizens have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life at all times. Food security is not just a poverty issue. It is a much larger issue that involves the whole…
Gluten Intolerance ~ It’s About The Food System
In September 2016, I wrote a blog post “Oh Gluten, why do I not eat you so“. I do not have Celiac Disease but have chosen to exclude gluten (for the most part) from my diet. My article was a tongue-in-cheek review of societal perceptions when it comes to those of us who are ‘gluten…
Inspirational Tuesday ~ Why Inclusion Is So Important
When we can be kind and inclusive, it is easier to counter the negative trickle-down effect of fear and scarcity-thinking that often leads to exclusion. Source: Why Inclusion Is So Important