On or around October 31, the global population exceeded seven billion people. That's significant for many reasons, including the fact that that's a lot of mouths to feed. However, there are many layers of complexity behind the sheer magnitude of this figure, and most of us in developed countries are blissfully ignorant of them.

As we near the end of the calendar year, eating healthy food may not be at the top of the priority list. With office parties and holiday feasts, this can be a time when we indulge our cravings, leaving our healthy lifestyle goals for the New Year. As a chef and owner of Wholesome2Go, a healthy meal delivery service in Los Angeles, I'm committed to making healthy food available year round to as many people as possible. Read on to learn James' recipe for gluten-free breadless stuffing.   

Food security refers to the availability of food and one's access to it. We know from news reports and, in some cases, from firsthand experience, the complex political, environmental, and economic factors that are currently playing havoc with food security on a global scale. This touches us all. And since food is among our most basic needs, it's not exactly something we can ignore or put off until later.

 

Nonetheless, in the typical North American city, or pretty much any city in the western world, it's easy to put it out of your mind, especially when there is a grocery store and/or restaurant on almost every corner. Read more...