Shopping for Good Food
Transcript: Books Spotlight on: the true cost of food [source: www.golddustfarms.com] Define what's important to you & others you shop/cook for Research Identify better choices 'Do what you will do' Vote with your wallet Make your decisions cheerfully Reassess regularly ...so what are you really eating? * Make small changes often * Stick to each change for at least 3 weeks > 6 months makes for a lifelong habit * Eating well is just one part of wellness - and happiness * There is no 'one' right way Above all > be kind to yourself! What influences your buying & eating habits? [source: www.labspaces.net] ...plus many others! Example: cheeses Example: chips Consider Websites Ingredients: Whole milk, Salt, cultures, rennet. [source: www.harveyfresh.com.au] Shopping for Good Food What would help you to eat better? What are the foods you regularly buy & eat? Principles of eating ethically Snacks of choice: * Fruit * Nuts * Chips * Chocolate * Trail mixes * Snack bars * Candy bars * Sodas * Energy drinks * Biscuits * Crackers * Cheese * Lollies Breakfast Snacks Lunch Dinner * health * sustainability * environment * seasonality * animal rights * fair trade * cost * sources + production (eg. local, organic, free range, whole vs processed) * fuel * time * social values/pressures * culture * senses * mood ...and the list goes on! Food labels anything by Michael Pollan "The China Study", Dr T. Colin & Dr Thomas M. Campbell "Conscious Eating", Dr Gabriel Cousens "Nourishing Wisdom", Marc David "Additive Alert", Julie Eady Sue Dengate's books Books by Victoria Boutenko/The Raw Family "Changing Lives, Changing Habits", Cyndi O'Meara "Constant Craving", Doreen Virtue "I Quit Sugar", Sarah Wilson "Love Thy Food", Hannah van Didden (Sforcina) Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Salt, Vegetable Gum (410), Starter Culture, 45% Milk Solids. [source: www.woolworthsonline.com.au] Typical breakfast foods: * Cereals * Milk * Coffee/tea * Eggs * Bacon * Bread * Spreads * Fruits * Vegetables * Juices * Smoothies * Breakfast bars * Yoghurt * Pancakes with Hannah van Didden How chickens are raised in Australian factory farms * content warning * Want more? You can buy/harvest your food from: * Your garden * Farmers & markets * Supermarkets * Co-ops * Convenience stores * Delis * Bulk suppliers * Online What does this mean? Your food could be local, from within the state, from other states, or from overseas Your food could be close to nature or highly processed food-like products Your food could include hidden ingredients or processing methods Where does your food come from? Include basic nutritional, ingredient & certification information Mention marketing terms > eg. 'natural', 'eco', 'bio', 'raw', '0% fat', 'no added ...', 'reduced/lite/increased' Do not necessarily list all ingredients > eg. composite ingredients, anticaking agents Give limited information on country of origin & ownership Are not definitive re GMO status Warn about known allergens iPhone apps Michael Pollan: No Free Lunch Chemical Maze Additives Additive Alert Safe Food Mum What's on my food? ShopNoGMO SeafoodGuide Gluten Free Eating Directory Green Smoothies Green Smoothie Game Spotlight on: factory-farmed chicks Typical lunch/dinner foods: * red meat * poultry * fish * cheese * soup * grains * bread * spreads * noodles/pasta * fruits * vegetables * legumes * seasoning * condiments * sauces * spices * fast food Ingredients: Milk, Salt, Starter Culture, Enzyme (Non–Animal Rennet), 35% Milk Fat. [source: www.devondale.com.au] Ethical shopping guide > http://guide.ethical.org.au/ Food intolerance network > http://fedup.com.au The Clean Fifteen & the Dirty Dozen > http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php AMCS Sustainable fishing guide > http://www.sustainableseafood.org.au/ Institute for the Psychology of Eating > http://psychologyofeating.com/ RSPCA > http://www.rspca.org.au/ Hen Welfare Advisory Group > http://www.hwag.com.au/ Make It Possible > http://www.makeitpossible.com/ FSANZ > http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/ A Very Foodly Diary > http://blog.afoodlyaffair.com/ What's so good about....? Organic Biodynamic Free range Wholefoods Natural Raw