Written by Uptown Liz Marketing Intern Nandini Kavuri
Today’s generation has grown up on fast food. With the quick and easy option to get food on the go, it is no-wonder so many people choose to eat fast food. In fact, some 25% of Americans consume fast food every day! This decision not only leads to unhealthy choices, but also the limits the quality time we spend with our friends and family.
Slow food is an idea that is changing the way people live and eat. The Slow Food Movement is a global grassroots movement that is working to bring the community back to meal time. Since 1986, this movement has spread worldwide with thousands of members committing to use food as a way to better their communities and the environment. Now members everywhere are taking responsibility to make sure that food is produced in a way that is clean, respects animals and is ecologically and economically friendly to both buyers and producers.
Slow Food USA’s Time for Lunch is a national campaign that is seeking to bring good food to children at school. Currently, thousands of people have joined together in asking Congress to invest in healthier foods at school, better nutrition standards and connect schools with local farms for their food purchases. Find out how you can get involved in your area! Visit http://www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/campaign/time_for_lunch/get_involved/
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