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Food, Health and Building Communities 
Der Mensch ist, was er ißt. (You are what you eat.)
- Foodie
Notebook
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The Food, Health and Building Communities
E-conference took place online in 2008 and 2009. The conversation
continues as we highlight local
food, slow
food, food
miles and wild
food.
Updates are featured
on the Planeta Wikispace. Discussion takes place on a number
of Web 2.0 channels
"Come hungry," says Planeta.com founder Ron Mader.
"Foodies play a critical role in promoting responsible
travel and ecotourism,
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Choosing what we eat and where we eat goes a long way in building
communities and improving the health of travelers and locals
alike."
The conference was launched at the 2008
Rural Tourism Fair in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Highlights included
a Chinanteco meal at Caldo de Piedra, a Walk with the Weavers
in Teotitlán and a visit to an organic garden in Rojas
de Cuautemoc.
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THE VALUE OF FOOD
There are several ways to enter a foreign culture - through
appreciating music, sports, food and language. Among these and
other options, food is an easy entry point which roots travelers
and locals in a common ground.
Community
gardens, farmers markets and distribution of natural food
go a long way in supporting local economies and a healthy respect
for environmental conservation and community building.
MEXICO
Mexico has one of the premiere cuisines in the world, noted
for its diversity and innovative culinary and medicinal traditions.
Planeta.com will be updating a number of features that provide
background for visitors to the country's traditional markets
and those interested in the growing slow food movement.
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FOOD MILES AND TRAVEL
As consumers around the world become aware of the carbon footprint
of their travels and purchases, a new term has appeared. Introducing
food
miles which track the journey food takes from the farm to
the table along with the carbon emissions that are created.
Increasingly in United
Kingdom and the rest of Europe
labels on food items show food miles. The concept is not without
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LANGUAGE WATCH
FOODIE - Foodie
is an informal term for a particular class of aficionado of
food and drink. The word was coined in 1984 by Paul Levy, Ann
Barr and Mat Sloan for their book The Official Foodie Handbook.
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QUESTIONS
What recommendations should travelers be given on choosing
food in terms of ethical consequences?
What tips should travelers be given for eating in an ethical
manner?
What are your questions about food, health and building communities?
How is the word 'foodie' translated into other languages? |
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ABOUT PLANETA
Planeta.com is an award-winning
website that presents articles and discussion about the environment
and travel. We are celebrating our 15th anniversary - Planeta.com debuted in 1994. Travelers will find tips
on choosing eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly
trips. Professionals will find a number of helpful resources, including
the Exploring
Ecotourism Resource Guide. If you have questions about our
site, contact
us. |
EDUCATION
Learning never ends. See if one of our workshops is right for you. |
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