Leigh Marthe

Brattlevores

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
237 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

12

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

30

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Leigh's actions

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Whole Food Lifestyle

Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?

Leigh Marthe 5/16/2019 3:15 AM

Food is medicine. What we put into our mouths will heal us.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Many people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?

Leigh Marthe 5/16/2019 3:13 AM

It needs to feed the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Locally-Sourced Meals

If you were to only eat what is in season locally from now on, what would be the most difficult food item for you to give up? Why?

Leigh Marthe 11/15/2018 4:17 PM

I think the most difficult thing for me to give up would be fresh berries and avocados. I freeze berries for winter consumption, but I miss having that fresh fruit. I also love avocados and know that I would never eat one again if I had to only eat locally in Vermont.

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