You might not want to read this.

NYC has now put all of its health inspections online in a really great searchable format. The criteria for scoring is certainly interesting and I love the transparency. BUT I got curious about what in my neighborhood got lots of violations and is STILL OPEN. This place Beast that I like, for instance, is still open,… Continue reading You might not want to read this.

Philadelphia: The City of BIG

Big Pumpkins (au natural). Big Clothespins. Big Buildings. Big Fountains. Big (Nearby) Landscapes. Big Television. Big Bike Lanes. Big Statements. Big Names, abbreved. And yet, it doesn’t feel big! It’s so walkable! If you’re not full from absurdly delicious nourishment….. Philadelphia = my new city to excitedly explore. Thanks Sarah for sharing it with me!

Harmless Harvest Coconut Water Hits Stores TODAY!

Starting today, you can sample and buy Harmless Harvest Coconut Water in your local Whole Foods store*. I had the pleasure of trying some today, and it was delicious! The product’s clean, refreshing taste is a direct consequence of the company’s philosophy, which sets a high standard of well-being for both the supply and the… Continue reading Harmless Harvest Coconut Water Hits Stores TODAY!

A HuffPo editorial in which Laurie M. Tisch addresses the food/obesity problems.

Smart investment in thoughtful strategies is a good place to start! That’s what Laurie worked with NYC to do with Green Carts a few years ago, and now the conversation continues. What do you think is a step in the right direction?A HuffPo editorial in which Laurie M. Tisch addresses the food/obesity problems.

Google has a pretty great food program.

It’s free, it’s 24/7, it’s varied and delicious, and it’s supportive of health and environmental values. The only place on the campus where employees pay for food is from a vending machine.  The pricing strategy is based on nutrient content, again according to the Harvard pyramid plan.  For the vended products, you pay: one cent per… Continue reading Google has a pretty great food program.