Eating Consciously2020-09-12T10:34:58-04:00

Welcome to our journey to Eating Consciously.  The goal of this journey is to learn together the impact our food choices have on others & the environment. 

We have an amazing team of people who have volunteered to share their knowledge and guide us on the journey.  Let’s meet them!  Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

Shane Bellinger
Shane BellingerOwner of Green Go Cleaning Co
Hello friends, my name is Shane Bragg and I am the owner of Green Go Cleaning Co (https://greengocleaningco.bigcartel.com/) here in Brevard NC. I am so honored to be able to reach out thought this community and offer some resources in incorporating more veggies into your life! I would like to hear from you directly, what is a vegetable you want to learn more about?
Evan Parker
Evan Parker
Evan has an M.S. in Sustainability Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University. His master’s thesis explored the intersections between veganism and sustainability. Evan is particularly knowledgeable about the environmental impacts of animal agriculture, and the environmental benefits associated with transitions to plant-based diets. As an environmental professional, Evan views veganism as both a necessary social justice philosophy and as a powerful strategy for sustainability. Overall, Evan is interested in cultivating a sustainable world in which all life has the ability to flourish.
Noel Thurner
Noel Thurner
Noel Thurner began consuming a vegetarian diet in 1973 for ethical reasons. As time marched on, she became more aware of both the health benefits and the environmental impacts of such a diet. In 2000 she began fermenting vegetables, and this has led her to the growing knowledge about the importance of the gut biome and intakes of whole grains and legumes, vegetables and fruits in supporting human health and wellness. So she realizes that a plant-based lifestyle supports not only the human body and its gut biome but also our Planet and its inhabitants
Kathryn Parker
Kathryn Parker
Back in 1990, Kathryn Parker was sailing with her husband on their 40′ sloop Nightrainbow, reading, “Diet for a New America” by John Robbins. Because she was so moved, she became a Vegan and raised her baby daughter a Vegan. She went back to meat eating several years later, but seven years ago, she was inspired to try Raw Veganism.

Kathryn’s focus with food has alays been on optimal health. She has been greatly guided by the Medical Medium lifestyle to heal chronic health issues, which brought her back to Veganism. This time, an ethical Vegan.

She is a fabulous, passionate cook, and an educator with experience guiding people to begin a healthy way of life, both physically and spititually. Kathryn likes to connect people through Vegan options. Her friends and her AirBnB guests benefit from her healthy cooking.

Welcome to our Podcast!

Welcome to our Podcast Eating Consciously!  We are glad you are here.  We are hosting conversations with our neighbors about our food choices and how they impact each other.  Would you like to be interviewed or would you like to do an interview?  Let us know by emailing us at [email protected].

Looking for some local resources?

Happy Cow Website

Find vegan dishes in your community

HappyCow Healthy Eating Guide

Power of Food

A plant-based chef shares recipes in Hendersonville, NC

Writings

It is time for our annual seed swap! We are doing this one remotely.

By |February 15th, 2021|Categories: Eating Consciously, Food, Food preservation, Growing food, Help a Neighbor, Noel Thurner|

Our last gathering before the lock down of the pandemic was our annual seed swap. I enjoyed growing some of those seeds last year. I always enjoy shared seeds and plants. They [...]

Spring reads – as usual, it’s all about SOIL!

By |February 3rd, 2021|Categories: Composting, Connecting with nature, Eating Consciously, Growing food|

  A wonderful resource for home gardeners and farmers of all size:, just in time for spring garden dreams: The Hidden Half of Nature, The Microbial Roots of Life and Health by [...]

Plant-based locally prepared and commercially available food just got a few steps closer to being a reality

By |November 23rd, 2020|Categories: Eating Consciously, Food|

Last Thursday on our Moving to Conservers conference call, we enjoyed a conversation with 2 individuals interested in providing plant-based meals in our community.  We talked about goals and obstacles towards reaching [...]

Let’s talk about locally made plant-based meals this Thursday at 6 pm

By |November 16th, 2020|Categories: Eating Consciously, Food, Gatherings|

Thanks to the many people who have shared their thoughts about a community conversation focused on locally prepared plant-based meals.  We have had a fantastic response.  Let's get together on a conference [...]

A conversation about plant-based locally prepared meals

By |October 19th, 2020|Categories: Eating Consciously, Food|

We have asked over the past couple of newsletters if folks are interested in having a conversation about creating locally prepared plant-based meals. A lot of folks have completed our little survey [...]

NCEJN’s 22nd Annual Environmental Justice Summit (2020) registration open

By |September 22nd, 2020|Categories: Connecting with nature, Eating Consciously, Food, Gatherings, Growing food, Help a Neighbor|

Registration is open for the summit!  Looks like a great event.  John and I have enrolled and are looking forward to learning together. I took the following from their website: We Can’t [...]

There is definitely an interest in our community for prepared plant-based meals

By |September 14th, 2020|Categories: Eating Consciously, Food, Help a Neighbor|

Thanks to everyone who responded to our question about providing plant-based meals in our community.  We had a great response! We would love to have a community conversation on the topic and [...]

Why focus on zero-waste when there are so many more pressing issues?

By |September 14th, 2020|Categories: Composting, Connecting with nature, Eating Consciously, Food, Growing food, Help a Neighbor, Moving to Zero-waste, Sharing Club, Use Food Scraps, Zero-waste tips|

At one of our potluck events (I sure do miss those), someone said to me, "Why so much focus on zero-waste?  There are more pressing issues."  I have thought of that a [...]

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