Description: 
Is there such a thing as good food or bad food when it comes to the environment? What are food miles? And what are the simplest ways to reduce the environmental impact of your food choices?  

In this episode, we will meet Dr. Galen Martin, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Oregon, and discuss the impact and origin of our global food system. In this podcast, Dr. Martin will share his knowledge of the impact of our food choices, the importance of supporting local food systems, and his outlook on overcoming climate doomism. Also joining this episode is my friend Maya Gurewitz to discuss how eating locally can enhance your culinary joy. 

Show notes: 
- Dr. Martin’s Contact Information: https://intldept.uoregon.edu/profile/gmartin/
- Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayaagurewitzz/

Related reading for those who are interested: 
- Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. Is That a Bad Thing? - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/13/dining/fruit-vegetables-imports.html 
- Why are CAFOs bad? - Sierra Club https://www.sierraclub.org/michigan/why-are-cafos-bad
- Understanding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Their Impact on Communities - https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/docs/understanding_cafos_nalboh.pdf  

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If you want to be a guest, have suggestions for topics, or have any questions feel free to email justfoodpodcast@gmail.com or message the host, Victoria Ginzburg, on Instagram @justfoodpod 

Thanks for all the support and for listening! Stay tuned for future episodes.

Ep. 1 - Good Food vs Bad Food with Dr. Galen Martin and Maya Gurewitz

On Just Food we will explore the complicated world of food and discuss diet through the lens of sustainability, health, and community impact. What’s going on behind the items you picked up at the grocery store? Let’s find out together.

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Hosted and produced by Victoria Ginzburg