Today, October 24th, Is the First Annual Food Day!
For most, pretty much EVERY day is Food Day, but the Center for Science in the Public Interest have a loftier idea in mind. They've declared that October 24th is Food Day -- a day to encourage Americans to "eat real" and support the goal of making healthy, affordable food (produced in a sustainable, humane way) a reality for everyone. There are many Food Day events scheduled for today all over the country -- click here and enter your zip code to see what's happening near you! Harvest 2011 is the closest to where I live. Can't attend an event? You can still work on your own eating habits. Eat plenty of whole grains, fruit, and veggies; keep soft drinks, salty foods, and fatty meats to a minimum. (This goes for you AND the rest of your family!) And shopping at local farmers' markets is a great way to help support your health and your community.
Here is what they are asking you to do:
It's Time to Eat Real, America!
Ask Congress to Support Food Day's Goals:
- 1 Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods
- 2 Support sustainable farms & limit subsidies to big agribusiness
- 3 Expand access to food and alleviate hunger
- 4 Protect the environment & animals by reforming factory farms
- 5 Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids
- 6 Support fair conditions for food and farm workers
How will you celebrate food day?
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