I agree with you that making food choices that are good in regard to the environment. Also, you mentioned that bananas were a good choice in terms of fruit starches. So, i wonder what your thoughts were with regards to the significant toxic environmental and human their production involves. Additionally, they are a monoculture which has negative impact as well. And buying organic is certainly not a possibility for many. Thanks.
Thanks, Jacquie. As ever, you raise a good point. The data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, doesn't take food justice and social justice issues into account. That said, while commercial production of bananas is a monoculture, it's important to remember there's at least 2 dozen varieties of bananas, most of them grown right here in South Florida. Choosing them over the large scale commercial brands supports local farmers and reduces carbon. I hope you'll join the Broccoli Rising online chat today at 5pm and we can keep the conversation going.
I agree with you that making food choices that are good in regard to the environment. Also, you mentioned that bananas were a good choice in terms of fruit starches. So, i wonder what your thoughts were with regards to the significant toxic environmental and human their production involves. Additionally, they are a monoculture which has negative impact as well. And buying organic is certainly not a possibility for many. Thanks.
Thanks, Jacquie. As ever, you raise a good point. The data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, doesn't take food justice and social justice issues into account. That said, while commercial production of bananas is a monoculture, it's important to remember there's at least 2 dozen varieties of bananas, most of them grown right here in South Florida. Choosing them over the large scale commercial brands supports local farmers and reduces carbon. I hope you'll join the Broccoli Rising online chat today at 5pm and we can keep the conversation going.