Highlights & Happenings

Food and Mental Health We know that food is key to survival, and that nutrition affects our physical health. But what’s less often discussed is our diet’s effect on our mental health. Studies have shown that the food we eat affects the way our brains function,...

BIPOC leadership is important for leaders, employees, organizations, and communities everywhere. Here’s why it’s necessary and meaningful, and why we at Appetite For Change are staunch supporters of BIPOC leadership opportunities.   Combating Inequality Creating...

The importance of social connection can’t be understated: humans are social creatures. We bond with each other in many ways, but one of the most compelling and cozy ways is over food. Food and relationships go together like peanut butter and jelly.   Social...

What Is a Food System? To understand food justice, we first need to understand food systems. UNICEF defines food systems as “the public policy decisions; the national and global systems and supply chains; and the individuals and groups—public and private—that...

The saying that “you are what you eat” is often used to encourage healthy eating, but could it also say something about the cultural importance of food? What we eat—and our relationship with food—is actually a considerable part of cultural identity.   Cultural...