July 26, 2010
 

Eating

Eating Green Tips

Is your coffee a killer? (cue up scary music)

Every day, the number of coffee varieties seems to grow. On top of that, you almost need a decoder ring to decipher the various labels and mysterious acronyms. If you want to understand your coffee in relationship to how it’s affecting the environment, here’s a primer:

According to the environmental organization WWF (www.panda.org), the main negative environmental impacts from coffee production include habitat conversion, soil degradation, pesticide use and degradation of water quality.

Think twice about that steak!

Moderation is good, and here’s why: According to a report from www.SaveEarth.org, methane is responsible for nearly as much global warming as all other non-CO2 greenhouse gases put together. While atmospheric concentrations of CO2 have risen by about 31 percent since pre-industrial times, methane concentrations have more than doubled.

Your guide to eating fish in New Hampshire

Here's a guide from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for eating local freshwater fish. For all fish except trout, follow these guidelines:

• Pregnant and nursing women, and women who may become pregnant, can safely eat one 8-ounce meal of freshwater fish a month.
• Children under age 7 can safely eat one 8-ounce meals of freshwater fish a month.
• All other adults and kids 7 and older can safely eat four 8-ounce meals of freshwater fish a month.

Going fishing here?

In New Hampshire, there are some fishing spots to watch out for: According to DES (http://des.nh.gov/) fish from several water bodies in the state have been shown to have higher than average mercury concentrations.
For the water bodies below, DES says, “sensitive populations should not consume any fish,” and others should limit consumption to two meals a month:
• Ashuelot Pond in Washington
• Comerford and Moore reservoirs on the Connecticut River
• Crystal Lake in Gilmanton
• Dubes Pond in Hooksett
• Jackman Reservoir in Hillsboro

Before you order that salmon . . .

We’ve all heard that the world’s marine life is being depleted at an alarming rate, sometimes in very destructive ways, but when it comes down to buying seafood or ordering it, it’s difficult to guess which choices are good or bad.

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A new farmers' market!

I just saw this notice:

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center would like to announce the start of a small but enthusiastic White Oaks Farmer’s Market running Thursdays starting June 25 from 4pm-7pm throughout the summer.

Though it is in its first year, the White Oaks Farmer’s market has attracted eight energetic local vendors offering everything from freshly baked breads to organic heirloom vegetables and hand-made crafts.

An alert passed on from Seacoast Eat Local- Consolidation of state departments could put local food in jeopardy!

This was forwarded to me by a fellow eat-local enthusiast. This is important and there's plenty of information here to allow all of us to make an impression!

From the NH Farm Bureau - please call your state representative and let them know we need a Department of Agriculture in NH!

Local Foods Serve Us All Well

Eating locally grown food is healthier, supports the local economy and is less expensive (due to eliminating transportation costs). Does anyone know of resources about local foods in New Hampshire? Thank you.

Looking for Simple Ways to Find Local Foods

I have moved around a lot so I don't always know where to go to find information on farmers/producers of locally grown/produced food and/or restaurants that focus on local. Any suggests now that I am in NH?

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