Food!

July 13, 2015

Greetings! We have lots of great stuff to share this week, including the latest on what's happening in NY, NC and IL. Be sure to check out three powerful new resources from our partners, too. Have something you'd like to share in a future Good Food Force Update? Please email karen@momsrising.org ...

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Karen Showalter

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Politics & Policy

July 10, 2015

Just over half of public school children are in families with near-poverty income levels that make them eligible for free or reduced lunch. See where your state stands and what you can do to help kids get nutritious meals during summer, too.

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Lecia Imbery

Food!

July 9, 2015

I can say, with an overwhelming amount of certainty that every observant Muslim working, living and socializing in spaces not exclusively Muslim centered has engaged in some variation of the “fasting isn’t that bad” talk. I had one a few days before the start of Ramadan. By the time the...

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Kamilah A. Pickett

Food!

July 9, 2015

As we enter the last days of Ramadan, many of us boost our spiritual practice to reap the immense rewards promised during these blessed days. We have gotten into a routine of waking up for suhur (pre-dawn meal), being vigilant in our daily ibadah (religious practice), breaking fast with our family...

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Sumiya Khan, MS, RD

Food!

July 9, 2015

Author: As a mother of three young children and a public health practitioner, I was drawn to the Yvonne Maffei’s blog: “ My Halal Kitchen ”. In amongst her recipes are insights on developing wholesome and healthy family eating traditions. She publishes sumptuous recipes, full of fruits and...

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Khadija Gurnah

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Food!

July 9, 2015

Have you heard? Ugly is the new black! Ugly fruit and vegetables that is. They're tasty, nutritious and oftentimes much cheaper than other produce. But best of all, eating cosmetically imperfect, wonky, or "ugly" fruit and veggies can help end waste, which is at an all time high. Although there are...

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Migdalia Rivera

Tweetchat

Food!

July 7, 2015

Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the July 8, 2015 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . Ramadan is a holy month of...

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Migdalia Rivera

Food!

July 6, 2015

There are a number of interesting state bills cropping up across the country that MomsRising members who care about creating healthier communities should take note of. In New York , Assembly Bill 2320b is taking aim at sugar-sweetened beverages which will help consumers make healthier choices for...

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Felicia Burnett

Food!

July 2, 2015

The numbers are shocking. Did you know the average 8-year old is drinking 64 ounces a week in sugary drinks that will—over the years—lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease? We need to do everything we can to reduce the amount of soda kids drink. Join us in calling on Governor Malloy to...

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Felicia Burnett

Food! Health Care Politics & Policy

July 1, 2015

Science Writer Maryn McKenna gave an excellent TedTalk about the looming antibiotics crisis, how we got here and what comes next. This is what I learned.

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