Healthy, sustainable food production methods give us food…

“Healthy, sustainable food production methods give us food that is nutritionally better and with fewer pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones.”

Marion Nestle

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Promotes sustainable food for better nutrition and fewer chemicals.

In simple terms: Sustainable food is healthier and cleaner.

Key Takeaway

Choose sustainable options.

Themes

health environment food systems

Mood

informative concerned

Type

educational activist

When to use this quote

grocery shopping
policy advocacy
home cooking

Key Concepts

nutrition sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

How to make sustainable choices?
What policies help?

A Different Perspective

Cost and accessibility can be barriers.

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