Eric Wei-Chung Lang – Political Ecology of the World Food System

A Raisin is Never JUST a Raisin

Eric Wei-Chung Lang May 7, 2018 1 Comment

The one contemplative practice that sat with me the longest was the raisin practice that we did. During class, we watched a video all about raisins; how they are made, what processes they go to, and the benefits of eating raisins. I never actually took the time like we did in class to learn about one food, and I certainly… Read more »

The Western Diet is just as concerning as it is legit

Eric Wei-Chung Lang April 16, 2018 No Comments

In one of my takeaways, I discussed how nutritionism and how many people are buying into the idea of eating certain nutrients in order to look a certain way, the “acceptable way”. I found this to be disturbingly true and Michael Pollan provides a paradox that I feel speaks true: The more we seem to focus on what we eat,… Read more »