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Covid-Conscious Eating

How well did you plan to shelter-in-place for the long haul?  Did you have time to consider how to build an appropriate pantry?   Did you think of foods that help boost the immune system?  How about appropriate processed foods?

In the latest WAER Conversation, Joe Lee discusses Covid-conscious planning and eating with Sophie Egan, author of How To Be A Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good For You, Others & The Planet.  Sophie talks about how to build a pantry with processed foods that aren't bad for you; how to manage experation and sell-by dates; and how to choose foods that help boost your immune system and keep the weight off during shelter-in-place orders.

About the Author

Sophie Egan is a Stanford lecturer and New York Times contributor whose work at the Culinary Institute of America has glavanized a nationwide movement to help all of us make healthier, more sustainable food choices.  She holds a master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus o health and social behavior. For more on How To Be A Conscious Eater and Sophie Egan, visit her web site here.

Joseph Lee (Joe) is the Director and General Manager of WAER FM, a 50,000 watt National Public Radio affiliate owned and operated by Syracuse University. His 30 year career in public media has been focused on providing enriching content that educates, enlightens, and informs civil discourse and cultural expression.