from the New York Times last week. In the midst of this healthcare hurricane, Pollan suggests a different approach for tackling the problem - reform the food industry. He opines, “the American way of eating has become the elephant in the room in the debate over health care.” He suggests that “our system of farm subsidies makes junk food cheap, and fresh produce dear, and thus contributes to obesity and Type 2 diabetes.” And he touches upon the “foodshed” - the local farmland surrounding a city that should provide as much food to feed the city’s inhabitants. Utilizing a city’s local foodshed helps
- the environment - by decreasing transportation costs
- public health - as food is fresher, less processed, less subject to pesticides
- the local economy - by creating local employment opportunities
This is something MILKMADE rallies behind, and has incorporated into our business model. Fresh, real ingredients sourced from nearby producers. Contributing to healthcare reform, one pint at a time.
