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Id ESLPod_0975_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 975
Episode Title Making Food from Scratch
Title Recent Food Movements
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The United States has "witnessed" (seen) many food movements recently. Certain groups of people change the way they eat, usually for health or for "ethical" (dealing with what is right and wrong) reasons, such as the "humane" (fair and just) treatment of animals.

People who are involved in the raw food movement believe that humans should not eat any foods that have been cooked. All their foods are "raw" (not cooked), so they are mostly fruits and vegetables, and they are served "at room temperature" (without being heated or cooled).

The "slow food movement" offers an "alternative" (another option that is different) to fast food. It emphasizes the importance of food for good health, and the importance of slow meals for building relationships. The movement encourages people to plan their meals carefully, take time to cook, follow local "culinary" (related to cooking) traditions, and know where their food comes from.

The "local food market" encourages people to eat food that is grown and produced within a short distance of where they live. Most "advocates" (people who believe something is good and want others to agree) of the slow food movement focus on how local food is better for the environment, because it does not have to be transported very far. People also emphasize the economic benefits of supporting local farmers and keeping money within the local community.

Finally, the "organic food movement," which is probably the most "mainstream" (adopted or supported by many people, not just a small group) movement, focuses on eating only "organic food" that has been grown without the use of chemicals. The people who advocate for organic food believe that it is healthier for our bodies and better for the planet.

Topics Food + Drink

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