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“adventurously” feeding our children organically grown superfoods (which can and should be as delicious as they are nutritious), they can learn to value this type of eating and the ecosystems needed to sustainably grow these superfoods. In doing so, we nurture our “little lion cubs” toward a sustainable shift in food culture.
The Problem and the Solution Aren’t So Far Apart
We’ve discussed food security/insecurity, shortage of mass/tonnes of food, and the trillions of calories of which we will be in deficit—but if we take the conversation one very crucial step further, we might find a solution much more attainable than we’ve realized. Nutrients. Yes, we saw that 850 million people are currently food insecure, basically meaning they do not have reliable access to mass food: i.e., basic calories or macronutrients (starches, fats, sugars, proteins,
etc.). Yes, this is problematic, but we’ve got a significantly more dire battle to fight when we see that currently 2.5 billion people are mal- nourished; meaning they are lacking essential nutrients, specifically phytonutrients (micronu- trients—vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and so on, that come from plants). We also face the ever-growing problem of urban (food) deserts and yet another burgeoning generation made up of many individuals who have no connection to where/how fresh foods are grown and little knowledge of basic nutrition or how to cook sim- ple, healthy meals. With a world soon facing upside-down numbers
regarding population and the arable land/resources needed to grow enough crops, proposed solutions will come in many formats. Some say we need to invest more in the overall global industry of producing food, others look to futuristic technology as the salvation; some push to strictly curb
Messy, lip-smacking food usually means yummy food, which holds true as picky eater Lily smiles in approval of her superfood ice pop. (Unaware she’s eating beets.)
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