How Food Deserts Contribute to Obesity and Public Policy Surrounding the Issue
September 12, 2016
Last year, I wrote this research paper for a humanities research competition, MIT Inspire.
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Food Waste pt. 2: Waste Watchers
September 4, 2016
Last March, National Geographic featured an article about food waste on its front cover. The article featured Tristram Stuart, a chef and food waste activist, who has traveled the world, meeting with farmers and learning about their waste habits. He visits a Kenyan farmer who shares that he rejects 40 tons of green beans, broccoli, … More Food Waste pt. 2: Waste Watchers
Food Waste: Part 1
June 7, 2016
As I continue this project, I become increasingly sensitive to everyday manifestations of poverty. Whereas before, I was skeptical of subway panhandlers, I now “buy into” their dramatic, devastating stories. Most of the time, they are asking for money for another subway ticket, or food. I give what I can, including whatever snacks like granola bars … More Food Waste: Part 1
Is soda the new tobacco?
April 22, 2016
It may seem that the US as a whole is becoming more aware about health issues. Indeed, over the last 20 years, sales of non-diet sodas have dropped by more than 25%, while the sale of bottled water has shot up. Bottled water consumption has increased 7.3% percent since 2013, the Wall Street Journal reports. … More Is soda the new tobacco?
What Is a Food Desert?
June 8, 2015
Good question. To answer that, first, I want to share a few statistics with you. In a survey published by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was shown that 65.4% of stores in Central Harlem, and 66.2% in East Harlem, were bodegas. Bodegas are small grocery-stores, with convenient hours and locations. However, bodegas … More What Is a Food Desert?
The Harlem Food Project 