Food Revolution: Discover How the Way We Produce and Eat Our Food Can Affect the Planet’s Future and People’s Health

By Goffredo Righi Schwammer

Let's get real – If we do not change what we eat and how we produce the food coming to our plates, the planet and our health will suffer.

 

With obesity rates on the rise and healthy food consumption on the decline, we must do something to improve our habits and make them more eco-friendly if we want a rosy future for our children.

 

In this guide, we will look at the impact of food on us and the environment, and in particular, you will learn:

• What the food revolution is: where it originated and what its purpose is,
• Why it is critical to alter your eating habits and what the dangers of the modern diet are,
• What people's habits were in different historical periods and what food we will eat in the future,
• The benefits of organic food and the answer to the most asked question: is it worth the price?
• How to make environmentally friendly choices and start having more conscious habits.

 

And much more!

 

Start your journey to healthier living today.

 

 

Click on Buy Now to join the food revolution!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Goffredo Righi Schwammer
• Release date: May 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223475651

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FOOD REVOLUTION

Discover How the Way We Produce and Eat Our Food Can Affect the Planet’s Future and People’s Health

By

GOFFREDO RIGHI SCHWAMMER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE ORIGIN OF FOOD PRODUCTION

FOOD REVOLUTION: OVERVIEW

FOOD REVOLUTION: WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

SNACK FOODS AND THE EVOLUTION OF CULINARY STYLE

HOW MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION IMPACT THE WAY WE PERCEIVE FOOD

FOODS THAT BOOST BRAIN POWER

HOW TO GET REAL ABOUT FOOD AND REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH IT

THE DANGERS OF THE MODERN DIET

WHY IS IT CRITICAL TO ALTER YOUR EATING HABITS?

REVOLUTION IN FOOD POLITICS

MANDATES FOR BIOFUELS AND FOOD SECURITY

HOW THE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION RUINED OUR FOOD SUPPLY

THE GREEN REVOLUTION'S HISTORY

HOW WE CONSUMED FOOD AT DIFFERENT MOMENTS IN HISTORY

THE FOOD WE EAT IN THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

ARE INVESTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS?

FOOD REVOLUTION DAY

WHY IS ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION BENEFICIAL FOR THE FUTURE?

IS ORGANIC FOOD WORTH THE EXTRA COST?

THE MAN'S ORIGINAL DIET

HEALTH AND THE FOOD REVOLUTION

CULTURE AND FOOD

EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK ON DIETARY HABITS IN DIFFERENT POPULATIONS

FOOD PRODUCTION JOBS IN THE FUTURE

FOODS THAT ARE BRAND NEW

THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN FOOD INDUSTRY INNOVATION

THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE FOOD INDUSTRY

USING CONSCIOUS DECISIONS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING

WAYS TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FOOD SELECTIONS

CONCLUSION

THE ORIGIN OF FOOD PRODUCTION

Providing an appropriate food supply has always been one of humanity's most difficult concerns. The creation and innovation of food production are at the heart of the current food infrastructure used by modern society. Its efficient application reduces the societal effort required and dispels fears of food scarcity among individuals.

Given the current state of our society's huge agricultural-industrial complex, it isn't easy to believe that the hunter-gatherer organization ruled for more than 99 percent of our existence. The hunter-gatherer population was defined by their primary subsistence mode, obtaining edible plants and animals directly from the wild. The principal tactics used were foraging and hunting, which were carried out without the use of any domesticated animals.

The change from hunting and gathering to agriculture was the first unmistakably CULTURAL revolution in human technology and the environment. It is a fascinating and significant macro-evolutionary phenomenon.

There was morphology involved. Humans appear to have been biologically modern in Southern Africa around 100,000 years ago, and completely modern people had displaced Neanderthals in glacial Europe around 40,000 years ago. The agricultural revolution, for example, was largely technological, behavioral, and social.

Even in our wide, globalized world, it is feasible to produce nutritious, wholesome food without harming the environment or jeopardizing the planet's diverse cultures and farming traditions. This relies on local resources such as land, water, seeds, and many more biodiversity benefits. While it may appear unrealistic, given that only a few multinational corporations are required to feed 7 billion people, there is a developing agricultural and food production revolution on the local level that gives sustainable, healthier options.

This movement is based on agroecological principles. It employs ecological concepts to establish food systems that assure healthy ecosystems and stable livelihoods as the surest road to ensuring that everyone has access to food that is good for them, those who grow it, and the environment.

The ideology is based on a comprehensive approach that considers the impact of both governmental and societal issues in promoting fair and sustainable agriculture.

Hunting and gathering have undergone significant modifications as a result of agriculture. We are still grappling with the consequences of food production in industrial countries today.

A Growing Global Population Can Be Fed, Only With Radical Food Production Reforms.

According to several recently published studies, leaving food production and distribution in the hands of a few global agribusinesses in the private sector and subject to commodity price speculation benefits no one, from the small farmer to the consumer.

There has been chronic underinvestment in agriculture and trade liberalization, resulting in low productivity and a reliance on cheap food imports in developing countries.

As a result, local farmers are battling to achieve a fair price for their produce in the face of cheap, frequently subsidized imports. Local farming shrinks, more people migrate to cities, and governments attempt to maintain political stability by affordable food.

It's a vicious cycle that leaves developing countries vulnerable to global commodity price speculation, leaving vast swaths of the population hungry or malnourished. People, particularly those on low means, suffer when profit rules.

The focus on subsidizing biofuel producers may have been well-intentioned in the context of exploring alternatives to carbon-based technology that contributes to climate change.

Feeding the 9.2 billion people expected to be on the planet in 2050 is possible, but only if there is a revolution in food production and distribution, sustainable yield increases, and waste reduction.

That could involve pushing people in rich countries to modify their diets away from high-energy foods like meat, which requires more land and diverts grains from people to animal fodder. It also entails consuming and discarding less food. In the world, one-third of the food produced for human use is lost or wasted. This equates to nearly 1.3 billion tons yearly, or about $1 trillion in value.

It might also involve governments intervening to increase reserve food inventories to protect citizens from the price repercussions of commodity price speculation.

The Foresight Report, in particular, claims that the current system must be substantially reformed and that governments should prioritize food on their political agendas alongside climate change, water, and energy security.

The report's authors argue that new research and innovative technologies should not be ruled out, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs). G.M. technology should be relocated from the private sector to public funding to break the stranglehold of giant agribusiness corporations.

Biopesticides Developers have long claimed that getting biopesticides, bio fungicides, and low-chemical yield enhancers through testing and licensing procedures in different regions of the world can take years and cost a lot of money.

This may force tiny, innovative businesses into the arms of agriculture, which may have the financial capacity to fund development and licensing fees. However, this could imply that the finished products and the training required to utilize them properly are out of reach for the tiny, developing-world farmers who could profit the most.

FOOD REVOLUTION: OVERVIEW

Chronic illnesses, food safety, and the environment are major human concerns. To address issues, assist ourselves, and preserve future generations, we must transform how we act and consume by participating in the food revolution.

What has changed in terms of eating habits? Why is a food revolution required? You do not need to be a super-powered hero to rescue the world. The truth about transforming the world is far more straightforward.

According to a national poll of Americans aged 40- 74, the percentage of people who consume five servings of fruits and vegetables per day has plummeted from 42% to 26%. At the same time, the obesity rate rose from 28% to 36%, while the percentage of persons who exercised fell by half. Dr. Dana E. King, the study's lead author, was disappointed because she was concerned that people utilize medicine to regulate their cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease rather than eating a good-quality diet and exercising regularly.

Americans spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars; they spend more on fast food than on movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos, and recorded music combined. The human mind tends to trick itself into thinking what it wants to believe, and one of the most common lies is that ultimate health may be found in a pill. Sorry to burst your bubble, but the only people who profit from this deception are the pharmaceutical corporations that profit from Americans' addiction to greasy burgers, fries, sweets, and soda pop.

Taking a medication instead of a whole foods diet causes blood to be clogged with pollutants and deadly sludge. It's similar to how a river or ocean becomes contaminated, and there's just one thing to do. Renew, revitalize, and recover by cleansing, detoxifying, and dieting. Now, I'm not suggesting that you go on a 7-day laxative-induced fasting binge, another delusion that pills may find comforting. No, I'm referring to a progressive elimination of items that cause stress, such as refined wheat flour, sugar, pasteurized dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings. Alkaline-based foods, such as organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, animal and vegetarian protein, nuts, seeds, and fresh herbs, are added to a diet.

This eating style allows your filtering organs to progressively cleanse, allowing the liver to purify the blood and allow your cells to regenerate and repair. The entire body, including DNA, can recreate itself given enough time. An effective cleansing program, such as the Body Rejuvenation Cleanse, should last 5-6 weeks but expect to take at least a year to rebuild and heal your body. Try some of these delectable recipes featuring fresh spring herbs and veggies as you're rebuilding your body, or even if you're thinking about it.

FOOD REVOLUTION: WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

Obesity affects 775 million individuals worldwide, including adults, children, and adolescents, and over 2 billion people are overweight. More people are chronically unwell today than in any other historical period, and these diseases are putting a rising strain on the global population. However, this problem involves health, climate change, and food scarcity.  They're all sounding the alarm to alert us to the need for a food revolution.

Perhaps you frequently hear back in my day stories from grandparents or older relatives about the wars they fought, their lifestyles, and their meals. People used to consume complete foods till a few decades ago. The milkman arrived with dairy goods from a nearby dairy. A local butcher might provide meat and poultry, and they were likely familiar with the animals. There were no growth hormones, antibiotics, or genetically engineered organisms in any crops and foods; animals were reared on grass and in a happy environment.

People ate the healthiest foods in our grandparents' time, and organic farming was almost the standard. However, time passed, and our eating habits have changed since the 1950s, when the concept of shortcuts and speedier foods became the standard. Processed foods crept into our daily lives over time. It is regarded as less expensive than actual food and the time-saving champion. People seek to save time more than ever in today's fast-paced culture. They don't want to spend as much time in the kitchen after a long day at work, so packaged foods become their saviors. However, lurking behind these speedier possibilities is a serious hazard that everyone should be aware of.

The food we eat now is not the same as for our grandparents. Genetically modified organisms are found in over 80% of processed foods (GMOs). Recent statistics show genetic engineering has been used on 90% of all cotton, 90% of all maize, and 93% of all soybeans cultivated in the United States. These crops are the major constituents of many essential things humans require. Imagine it! These statistics pertain to the United States, but there are hundreds of countries where billions of people consume chemical foods high in trans-fat and processed carbs, poor in nutrients and fiber, and rich in artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners. Unhealthy items cause major sickness and chronic illnesses in individuals, posing new environmental risks and producing food shortages.

Americans appear to be facing a food crisis.

According to federal requirements, schools must serve 1-1/4 cup of vegetables to be compensated for lunch costs.

In Huntington schools, french fries are an optional vegetable salad, according to federal requirements (and not taken often)

Obese people cannot be cremated, require huge caskets (which do not fit in a hearse), and frequently require two burying sites.

Observing the school district administrator discuss food requirements was like witnessing