Snow has hit the northeast super early this year and I think many are already in full "Holiday Mode." I've been busy working on the film and a few other exciting projects! In the meantime, I'm getting ready to do some serious cooking and excited to NOT travel for the next little while, so I can hang out with my kids and just be home on the farm, my favorite place to be! Shameless plug for my film project: Looking for an end-of-year gift? ...Read More
Is a Meat Tax a Good Idea?
Two years ago, I wrote this post on why a sugar tax was a bad idea because it could lead to a meat tax. Yesterday, the internet was buzzing with news of a new study on PLOS, suggesting the health and environmental benefits of a meat tax. Surprise! The researchers modeled what the "benefits" would be if processed meats were taxed at a global average of 25% (100% in high-income countries) and red meat would increase an average of ...Read More
What is the Future of Protein?
Tomorrow, I head to the University of Ottawa to present at "The Future of Protein" event. When many people talk about the future of our food system, they're looking at how to produce calories. The reason I'm excited about this event in Canada is because it's all about protein, not just calories. We don't have an issue producing calories. In fact, we are over producing, over consuming and wasting calories. Most of our food waste is from fruit ...Read More
It’s Not Your Birthday
I've been ruminating on this post for a couple of weeks, and while (ironically) today actually IS my birthday, it's likely not yours. A few weeks ago, I was standing on a softball field watching my 12-year old daughter's team have a quick break. It was a double header, so some of the moms and kids brought snacks to share. Out came the trays of brownies and cupcakes. I felt powerless. It wasn't someone's birthday. It was just a regular ...Read More
Am I Less “Woke” Because I Eat Meat?
Yesterday I posted a great article on my Instagram feed by The Guardian about how veganism isn't the answer to saving the world. I'm really excited this concept is getting more mainstream attention! A vegan blogger decided to troll my feed: ...and since she blocked me on instagram, I'd like to follow up with a detailed reply here. First, I'm a dietitian and feel that meat is a healthy food. If you don't want to eat it, that's cool, ...Read More
