How often do you hear, see, or think about protein? Probably more than once a day if I had to take a bet. It’s weird, this obsession with protein. Wherever you go, you’ll see something advertised as a “source of protein” or “high in protein”. It’s one of those nutrients that’s practically labelled onto almost […]
Growing up, we learn quickly (in most cases) that some foods are good, and some are bad for us. We are told not to have a lot of sugar, or that we can’t have burgers everyday. Even though we might not understand all the reasonings behind why we can’t have a Cookie Monster diet, we […]
Almonds are the most consumed tree nut in the world. Although 81% of almonds come from the US (99% are grown in California), they are eaten practically everywhere in the world. Almonds have an earthy, crunchy, nutty taste that’s very distinct. They’re also very versatile. They can appear in pastries, butters and milk. Furthermore, almonds […]
What springs to mind when you hear the word organic? Is it freshness? High quality? Maybe healthiness? In a recent conversation around this topic, I found myself perplexed by what organic means. In some sense, organic is seen as a lifestyle choice that’s perpetuated by high-end supermarkets and marketing. This might suggest that organic products […]
Humans passed the 8 billion mark almost two years ago. This incredible feat has shown how far ahead we’ve come as a species. The effort to sustain such a large population requires a lot of planning and execution. This includes developing housing, limiting conflict, accessing resources, job opportunities and much more. However, a facet that […]
Food System 101 In November of 2022, the human population crossed 8 billion. When I first heard of the news, I felt a sudden shock. The weight of it bore many questions, and concerns. Our population has been increasing at a steady rate in the last century. Calling it an increase is an understatement, it’s […]
Agriculture is an essential part of human existence. Tracing back over 12,000 years ago, people developed farming as a means to procure food that limited continuous movement of places. This allowed societies to remain in one place and expand as a result. The paradigm shift from nomadic to sedentary life meant that humans leveraged the […]
The New documentary Seaspiracy has brought in a lot of attention to what is happening underwater, and If I’m being honest, the documentary is great. I think it nicely encapsulates what goes on in the fishing industry. I also believe that it’s a wakeup call for many people to reconsider their consumer choices. It is […]
Milk is a staple item in many parts of the world. It is considered to be nutritious, filling and also a vital part of healthy child growth. Marketing, school lunches and subsidies have aided the milk industry massively in the last century. Prior to that, milk was not as heavily consumed. In order to arrive […]
Throughout my childhood and my adulthood life, I’ve known my grandmother as someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about growing her own food. In our garden in Croatia, she grows everything from tomatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, eggplant, corn (and many more veggies). Various herbs, an array of beautiful flowers and the prettiest fig and hazelnut […]