August 2012
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I’ve been going on about this for ages, but look - here it is in infographic form (see previous post). Australia does pretty well with production based losses because of our infrastructure and high tech supply chains, but we’re massive wasters. Try not to buy more than you need. Try not to buy meat without purpose. Try not to buy fruit and veg that will just sit there uneaten. Try not...
Infographics of the Week: Food Waste Facts
dhgisme:
Earlier today I reported on the new Natural Resources Defense Council report examining the areas of the U.S. food supply chain generating the most waste  and opportunities for reducing such waste.
The following infographics further break down and visualize variations of  staggering food waste data. Which do you think is most effective?
The first infographic from Face the Facts...
February 2012
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Three Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Fat →
yourhealthista:
I hate the title of this article but the content is pretty good. It also explains why we’re seeing more and more cases of celiac disease and gluten intolerance — and why going gluten-free is more than just a diet fad. Here’s a taste:
[We now eat dwarf wheat, a genetic hybrid and manipulation of the wheat our ancestors ate.] Dwarf wheat is that it contains very high levels of a...
