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Food, Health and Cultivating Communities 
Der Mensch ist, was er ißt. (You are what you eat.)
- Foodie
Notebook
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Planeta.com's Food, Health and Cultivating
Communities E-Conference highlights local
food, slow
food, food
miles and wild
food. Updates
are featured on the Planeta Wikispace. Discussion continues
on a number of social
media channels, including Facebook, Flickr, Foursquare,
Slideshare, TripAdvisor, Twitter and YouTube and wikis.
"Come hungry," says Planeta.com founder Ron
Mader. "Foodies play a critical role in promoting responsible
travel and ecotourism,
Choosing what we eat and where we eat goes a long way in cultivating
communities and improving the health of travelers and locals
alike. There are numerous ways to share stories about food that
cultivate connections among growers and eaters."
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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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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RADISH NIGHT IN OAXACA
Mexico is known for its colorful, grandiose festivals, but
one of the most unique is Radish
Night. La
Noche de Rábanos is celebrated on December 23rd
on the Zócalo
and for more than a century has been a focal point of Christmas
celebrations. Combining traditional
folk art and agriculture,
it is one of the most unique festivals in the world. True to
its name, the Radish Night festival lasts only a few hours as
vegetables have a limited lifespan as folk art.
Visitors find ornate radish sculptures, ranging from small
animals and human figures to representations of grand events,
including the Gueleguetza
Dance and Nativity scenes. Come for the rábanos ...
stay for the totomoxtle!
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SLOW FOOD
Slow
Food is to slow travel what happiness is to joy, mutually
compatible.
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
debate and we will explore this topic further. |
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 Cultivating Communities?
How is the word 'foodie' translated into other languages? |
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PLANETA.COM
Planeta.com is an award-winning
water cooler that presents articles and discussion about the environment
and travel. 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. |
UPGRADE YOUR WORLD
Upgrade your world! See if Ron's workshop works for you. |
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