In Part 2 of The Local Food Economy and Health I raised the point of your being left with less and less choice over what you eat, as one of the consequences of getting caught up in the artificiality of the modern marketing “machine”.  Are You Disconnected From Your Food Source?If you have been brought up in the city environment, [...]

From reading Part 1 of this article, I hope you are starting to see why it is so important for your health to: 1. Know where your food comes from and what’s in it. 2. Know how it is grown and processed.3. Establish a personal relationship with the growers and suppliers of your food. Regarding this, I am usually quite shocked at the frequency I [...]

The biotechnology industry (along with other multinational corporate food giants) are having a huge negative impact on the small farmer and local food systems globally.If you are not yet clear on the ramifications, please watch the excellent 3-Part documentary I have posted within my Nov 30th post entitled  Genetically Modified Foods – What You Should Know. Towards the end of [...]

After considering the previous post “How Would You Live On Only 10 Liters of Water per Day” I wonder if you were struck, as I was, with a heightened sense of appreciation for the amazing convenience and abundance of tap water in your home? Were you also, (even a little) uncomfortably reminded, that there are billions of others [...]

I’ve spent most of my life in the capital city of our fair State of Queensland. As much as anyone else, I’d say I’ve taken for granted the conveniences and advantages of city life. One of those leading the list would be the ease of access to clean drinking water. ……..A quick twist of the [...]