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The Great Food Debate: Organic vs. Local Food
Let’s face it. We have to select amongst a number of choices when deciding what food to buy and where to buy it. Health conscious
Erika Ichinose Pijai, MS, RD, CDN
Erika Ichinose Pijai, MS, RD, CDN
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Erika Ichinose Pijai, MS, RD, CDN
Erika is a registered dietitian with a master's of science degree in nutrition education from Columbia University. She is the program coordinator for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program at Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC, where she trains and supervises both staff and volunteers to conduct paperless nutrition curriculum and cooking demonstrations featuring locally grown, fresh produce at farmers’ markets across New York City.
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Variety Spices Up the Farmers’ Market
Farmers Markets are full of local, great quality, fresh produce and foods waiting for you! Boasting hundreds of varieties of produce and amazing customer service, farmers’
Erika Ichinose Pijai, MS, RD, CDN
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Conventional vs. Organic vs. Local Produce
All types of fruits and vegetable are good for your health! When it comes to fresh produce, no matter what type you buy, conventional, organic, or
Erika Ichinose Pijai, MS, RD, CDN
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Benefits of Locally Grown Produce
Buying local food for your family is nutritious, fresher, supports your local farmer and is good for the environment. Local food travels fewer miles to
Erika Ichinose Pijai, MS, RD, CDN