The Tortoise and the Hare The Race for Slow Food.

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The Tortoise and the Hare The Race for Slow Food

Fast Food Fast Lifestyles Google Images

“It’s bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children’s health than the pediatrician.” Meryl Streep

Slow Food Health The Beginning The Local Visionaries

“The federal government has sponsored research that has produced a tomato that is perfect in every respect, except that you can’t eat it. We should make every effort to make sure this disease, often referred to as ‘progress’ doesn’t spread.” Andy Rooney

Local Visionaries Google Images

Local Visionaries

Joe Polis and Dan Catullo

Current statistics reveal there are over 98 million Americans classified as obese and overweight, which accounts for more than 85% of all diabetes cases. Steven Arnold, Obesity Statistics

Review Fast-paced lifestyle Local sustainable resources Local Visionaries Obesity and Disease

“Slowly does it every time… says the turtle to the hare on winning the race.” Aesop’s Fables, The Tortoise and the Hare Google Images

You really can change the way America eats … one bite at a time.