What the world eats

[Céline]

This is from a great Time Magazine article..

It is a picture essay of family's from around the world, with one weeks groceries sitting in front of them...

i have showed this to my kids and have created great conversations...

One of the fascinating conclusions we had...was how the poorer countries almost "seemed" to have a better diet...their food might be minimal, but it has 0 chemicals...

Here is a sample i believe the countries are, Mexico, USA, Chad, Japan and Kuwait

At the site they quote the cost..and the families favorite recipe...

It is a great conversation starter!!



http://www.ou-xu.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-41.png

http://blu1.storage.msn.com/y1pe6-QN_qzO3g9ANvGVSLDzgd5Zhbutzh4kRsNx2KzyQYd6m3t_408_ EimCLRwX6DpQavZ5wL97wJtjL0OVnJYpNDBDtnoP66n?PARTNE R=WRITER

http://globalhealthnexus.typepad.com/global_health_nexus/images/2008/06/28/03_2.jpg

http://img.timeinc.net/time/photoessays/2007/hungry_planet/01.jpg

http://www.admc.hct.ac.ae/hd1/english/compare/supercars/kuwaitfamily.jpg

http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1626519,00.html

[Céline]

Part 2

http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1645016,00.html

[Seashore]

Mexico had the most produce in the photo. I vote for Mexico! :original:

[Céline]

Mexico had the most produce in the photo. I vote for Mexico! :original:

Ummmm did you see the dozen+ 2liter soda btls linning the back ??? thats for 1 week!!!

[Seashore]

Ummmm did you see the dozen+ 2liter soda btls linning the back ??? thats for 1 week!!!

No!! :mad3:

[Céline]

It gives such a different perspective...

Now i know there are people starving to death in most of these countries...but..

When i look at Chad, Tibet etc...i find myself looking at "clean food"...

no additives...no advertising...no PACKAGING!!!

[Céline]

bump

[GaiaLove]

Ok, these folk got it right. nice home too imo :)
They look happy don't they..


Ecuador – $31.55 a week for food (family of 9)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/1555762718_776b3e0937.jpg

[Céline]

Ok, these folk got it right. nice home too imo :)
They look happy don't they..


Ecuador – $31.55 a week for food (family of 9)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/1555762718_776b3e0937.jpg

Happy! Yes i saw that too..

[5thElement]

Celine I think you should add this to your Grandma's Advice Continues thread.

What a perfect visual example :thumb_yello:

El

[Céline]

Celine I think you should add this to your Grandma's Advice Continues thread.

What a perfect visual example :thumb_yello:

El

Thank you for you kind words...they have inspired me!

:wink2: