Quinoa, a nutritious grain-like food, has been in high demand over the past few years. This article addresses some concerns about the regions where quinoa is grown and how it is affecting their culture and sustenance. Can Americans and Europeans figure out a way to strike a balance, or will the Bolivians continue looking elsewhere for affordable food?
(Although this article was written three years ago, it still applies today because quinoa was served at dinner tonight, and at almost every meal)
Bolivian Farmer Holding Quinoa
Thanks Julie, this reminds me that when we did the Lafayette sustainability metrics in class, none of you mentioned food! We’ll have to come back to that later…
Even though It made me feel a bit guilty for how much I enjoy quinoa myself, I thought this was an interesting article.
It was slightly consoling (albeit, sad) to hear other theories/causes for the changing market though; such as the younger generation there today prefering white bread, Coca-Cola, and noodles over quinoa derived foods/beverages.