75% of the world’s food comes from just 12 plant and 5 animal species. Standardization of the world’s food has terrible implications for our diets, for the agricultural industry and for the earth. By minimizing the number of foods we eat we are minimizing the number of nutrients available to us. The current agricultural Read More
Sustainability
When an Egg Isn’t Just an Egg
We make dozens of choices each and every day regarding the health of our environment, the vitality of our bodies, and the wellness of our communities. These choices are reflected in the cars we drive, the clothing we wear, and the foods we consume. We choose with our dollars by shopping at local markets that Read More
Food Freedom – Nourishing Raw Milk
Check out this beautifully crafted letter written by Natural Chef Lisa Virtue discussing the nourishing qualities of raw milk and the legal issues involved. My name is Lisa, I’m a Bauman alumni, having graduated from the Natural Chef program in 2010. I am living in Vancouver Canada, and have discovered an amazing cow share where Read More
Comparing Foods: Slow vs. Fast
We all know that when we compare fast foods and whole, quality slow foods, the slow foods can far exceed fast foods in nutritional value and sustainable impact. Plus, as inexpensive as fast food can be, slow whole foods can be even more affordable. Take a look at this interesting visual comparison by the New Read More
Not your grandma’s milk
Check out one of our grads! Kristin Wartman, a Bauman College graduate, and talented food-writer enlightens audiences with the unknown facts about the commercial milk industry. Check out the article below. Not Your Grandma’s Milk Kristin Wartman, NE Photo: Travis S. Milk is truly one of the oldest, simplest whole foods – and we certainly Read More
Low-CARBON Craze
Move over low-carb craze, the new trend is low-carbon! Reducing our individual carbon foot-print, by steering clear of excess packaging, processed foods, and those from places far away, is a trend that seem to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue these days. Instead of a focus on shrinking your waistline now the media’s a-buzz Read More
Dole Organic Banana Tracker
As consumer demand grows for organic foods, more and more food producers are stepping up to answer the call. Big companies like Dole Fresh Fruit International Ltd. are adopting organic-friendly practices and focusing their efforts on the organic movement. Dole now sources organic bananas and pineapples from 5 countries in Latin America. As an added Read More
What ARE Genetically Modified Fish Anyway?
We’ve been reading a lot about the increasing attention that genetically modified foods are getting. Everything from produce, to meat, to seafood are all being genetically engineered for quicker, bigger, longer-lasting ‘products’. This may work well for cost-conscious food producers but, for consumers, there remains many unresolved concerns about the ethical, environmental and health related Read More
Sustainable Nutrition: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
By Kristin Wartman, M.A., NE and Ed Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D. Food, the most basic of human needs, must be reevaluated and understood in a way that creates and builds health — both for the individual and for the environment. It also must be considered in a way that ensures future generations will have access to Read More
America’s Drinking Problem
By Jodi Friedlander, N.C. and Edward Bauman, M.Ed, Ph.D. Filthy water cannot be washed. ~African Proverb My fellow Americans, we have a problem, a drinking problem – but rather than getting high as a result, we’re sometimes getting sick. Sometimes we’re even getting conned. Turn on your kitchen water faucet, or purchase a leading brand Read More