I am just recently back from San Francisco where I completed a 9-month long program called Power & Contribution and in the process attended a Conference for Global Transformation. I presented a poster during one of the poster sessions and learned a great deal to help me with future Global Conferences. My topic for the poster session was, of course, food!
The growing interest in food is unavoidable as the May 19, 2008 cover of U.S. News & World Report reads “How to Solve The Global Food Crisis”, and the The Yorker magazine cover of the same date contains an article called Global food fight. USA TODAY also ran an article on May 19th called “New breed of American emerges in need of food”. There are many facets to the topic of food and with food recalls becoming more common, the increase i demand for organic foods, and overall interest in food as a health tool it seems apparent that the growth will continue.
Having presented a poster at the Conference for Global Transformation, I can submit a white paper for next years Journal, and consider submitting a workshop proposal. It was obvious that people have a hunger (no pun intended) for information on food and the relationship between food and health as evidenced by the small group crowded around my poster that got so engaged in the discussion that they never moved on to see other posters.
It was great to be at a conference of like-minded people! People who I could lovingly refer to as a bunch of “do-gooders” or people out to change the world. In either case, it felt like being home to be engaged in conversations with people about how we can contribute to the world to make it a better place for our children and our children’s children. Is there anything that you could do today for yourself in the area of food? Eat more fruits and vegetables, or perhaps a little less sugar or carbohydrates?
Do you have the resources to contribute to your local food bank or food pantry or perhaps the time to volunteer there? We can all make a difference one small action at a time. I’m looking to organize like-minded mothers and fathers to make advancements in food in our country and the world. If that appeals to you, please e-mail me through the website and I’ll add you to my list. Over time, we’ll figure out the difference we can make together for everyone!
Many blessings and happy eating!
Love,
Lisa
