Indigenous Food Systems Network

Watch this book trailer video to hear author, activist and academic Raj Patel talk about his book The Value of Nothing. Opening with Oscar Wilde's observation that "nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing," Patel shows how our faith in prices as a way of valuing the world is misplaced. This short, timely and inspiring book reveals that we not only need to find a new economic model, but that the larger failure beneath the food, climate and economic crises is a political one. If economics is about choices, Patel writes, it isn't often said who gets to make them.

The American Public Health Association has a definition and links for food system sustainability, fyi.

Addressing the underlying causes of Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 diabetes and treating the person often escapes the attention of researchers. Although some attempt is being made to elucidate the mechanisms the root pathology of insulin resistance is associated with lifestyle as described in this three part series. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. See your health care provider for treatment and diagnosis.

Metabolic syndrome is a condition of metabolic malfunction. The most effective method to avoid the development of this syndrome is healthy eating patterns and food choices coupled with activity. In this literature overview some of the conditions that occur as a result of metabolic syndrome are outlined. The peer reviewed research suggests that to address metabolic syndrome a nutrient rich diet, adequate sleep and sufficient exercise are necessary. See your health care provider for treatment and diagnosis.