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Nadine Burke: My Food Journey

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How has your relationship to food and health evolved over the years? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, pediatrician Nadine Burke discusses her personal food journey, and how she learned that eating well can be fun.

Dr. Nadine Burke is the Medical Director of the Bayview Child Health Center, where she oversees operations and provides care to children and youth living in the Bayview-Hunters Point community of San Francisco. She has conducted research on food access in vulnerable communities and speaks passionately about issues such as food, health, and the environment.
Watch additional videos from Nadine Burke on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Farmers Markets

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Where do you go to get fresh, healthy food? With spring in full swing, farmers markets are sprouting up across the country. In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, chef Bryant Terry, organic farmer Nigel Walker, healthy food advocate Anna Lappé, and others celebrate the joys of the farmers market.

Discover tips for shopping wisely on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

From the Soil

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How are you celebrating Earth Day? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, author Michael Pollan describes how the simple act of eating offers us an intimate connection with the soil. From supporting local and organic farms to gardening and composting, we can nourish the Earth through our everyday food choices and practices.

Michael Pollan is the author of In Defense of Food, Food Rules, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and other best-selling books. Pollan currently serves as the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.
Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore the Nourish website at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Nourish Launches New Website and Nourish California

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Are you a California educator, parent, or advocate interested in food and sustainability? WorldLink just launched a bold, new initiative called Nourish California, designed to increase food literacy and build healthy communities. The initiative provides free educational resources for use in California’s schools.

Learn more and sign up at: www.nourishlife.org/california

For those outside of California, Nourish has a new website (www.nourishlife.org), an online hub for teaching and learning about the story of our food. The website includes free curriculum resources, a short film library, Q&A articles from leading voices of the food movement, and more. We’ll be rolling out new short films each week, so stay tuned.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Nourish Means…

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by WorldLink staff

What does “nourish” mean to you? Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on what nourishes us and how we care for our families and communities. In honor of the season, please enjoy this selection from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia. It features some of our friends and colleagues — including Jamie Oliver, Michael Pollan, and Alice Waters — exploring the many meanings of “nourish.”

Wishing you a nourishing Thanksgiving, from the team at WorldLink.

Watch the award-winning special Nourish: Food + Community, now airing on PBS stations nationwide. Find a PBS broadcast in your area.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly among young people and families. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more and download the new Nourish school curriculum at www.nourishlife.org.

Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Supermarket Secrets

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by the Worldlink Staff

As many of us take to the supermarket aisles for Thanksgiving shopping, how can we best feed our families in ways that are both delicious and wholesome? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, journalist Michael Pollan provides some strategies for navigating the grocery store to find fresh and healthy foods.

Watch Michael Pollan in the award-winning special Nourish: Food + Community, now airing on PBS stations nationwide. Find a PBS broadcast in your area.

Michael Pollan is the author of In Defense of Food, Food Rules, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and other best-selling books. Pollan currently serves as the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly among young people and families. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more and download the new Nourish school curriculum at www.nourishlife.org.

Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Nourish Curriculum Now Available

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by WorldLink Staff

Are you an educator, parent, or advocate interested in teaching youth about food and sustainability? WorldLink and the Center for Ecoliteracy are proud to announce the release of the Nourish Middle School Curriculum Guide.

Beautifully designed and brimming with big ideas, the Nourish curriculum invites teachers and students to explore the thought-provoking question: “What’s the story of our food?”

A companion to the Nourish PBS special available on DVD, the curriculum contains a viewing guide, six learning activities, action projects, suggested resources, and a glossary. It is standards-aligned for use in social studies, science, health, and English classes.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more at www.nourishlife.org.

Stay tuned for selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Edible Education

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by WorldLink staff

How can schools help kids make healthy food choices? In this new video from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, Edible Schoolyard founder Alice Waters talks about the value of garden and kitchen experiences in transforming students’ relationship to food.

Next week we’ll be announcing an innovative new Nourish school curriculum to help teachers bring food education into the classroom. Stay tuned.

And be sure to watch the award-winning PBS special Nourish: Food + Community, which features Cameron Diaz, Michael Pollan, and others, airing on select stations nationwide. Find a PBS broadcast in your area.

Alice Waters is a chef, cookbook author, and founder of the Chez Panisse Foundation, which supports educational programs that use food to nurture, educate, and empower youth. She created the Edible Schoolyard at Berkeley’s Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School, comprised of a one-acre garden, an adjacent kitchen-classroom, and an “eco-gastronomic” curriculum.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more at www.nourishlife.org.

Watch for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Eat Your View

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by WorldLink staff

What foods do you buy locally? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, journalist Michael Pollan encourages buying local food to conserve energy, support farmers, and preserve the natural landscape.

Watch Michael Pollan in the award-winning special Nourish: Food + Community, now airing on PBS stations nationwide. Find a PBS broadcast in your area.

Michael Pollan is the author of In Defense of Food, Food Rules, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and other best-selling books. Pollan currently serves as the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more at www.nourishlife.org.

Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

Nourish: Food + Community Airs on PBS

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by WorldLink staff

In recent weeks, we’ve shared short films from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia. Now you can watch the award-winning half-hour special on PBS. With beautiful visuals and inspiring stories, Nourish: Food + Community traces our relationship to food from a global perspective to personal action steps.

Hosted by Cameron Diaz and featuring interviews with best-selling author Michael Pollan, sustainable food advocate Anna Lappé, eco-chef Bryant Terry, pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke, and others, Nourish asks viewers of all ages the vital question: “What’s the story of your food?”

Visit the Nourish website to find PBS airdates in your area.

Nourish Trailer from Nourish on Vimeo.

Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability. With a distinctly positive vision, Nourish celebrates both food and community. Learn more at www.nourishlife.org.

Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

Visit the Nourish website, and follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.

Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.