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A Real Food Hero (video)

As a longtime Food Activist and leader, Karen Washington has paved the way for farmer’s markets and urban gardens in the South Bronx, one of the poorest and most obese counties in the nation. She is an inspirational grandma who is changing the system. This video will make you smile!

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Nicole, selected from Parent Earth

ParentEarth.com has great videos about food for parents and pregnant women on everything from cooking and gardening to nutrition and behavior. Our mission is to answer parents' questions about food and create a world that nurtures healthy, thriving children.

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Nina Anghel Nina A.
7:16AM PDT on Aug 7, 2012

Thanks for the article.

devon leonard devon l.
4:58PM PDT on Jul 29, 2012

Parent Earth.com....GREAT resource!!! Love the video...Wonderful inspiring woman !!

Terry Vanderbush Terry V.
9:01AM PDT on Jun 27, 2012

thanks

Winn Adams Winn A.
5:22PM PDT on May 7, 2012

Thanks for the post.

KS Goh KS G.
5:53AM PDT on Apr 25, 2012

Thanks for the article.

Jennifer C. Jennifer C.
5:45AM PST on Dec 6, 2011

Thanks.

Sandra L. Sandra L.
3:14PM PST on Nov 24, 2011

This wonderful. She has done a wonderful thing for her community. It is no longer a food desert, as there is now healthy, nutritious, life giving food being sold there. Keep it up Karen!

Patricia Garcia Ces Patricia G.
10:44AM PST on Nov 21, 2011

Kudos, Karen!! Your REALLY are a great inspiration to everyone!!!

Patricia Garcia Ces Patricia G.
10:38AM PST on Nov 21, 2011

Kudos, Karen!! You are a real inspiration and a great example for all of us to follow!

KARLOLINA G. KARLOLINA G.
5:04AM PST on Nov 21, 2011

Oh I love this woman and her determination. Bless her and I hope everyone in her area supports her efforts. This can ve done all over the country both in the USA & CANADA.

Did I say I loved her smile?


If anyone eats at McDonalds or other fast food joints then you are supporting the 1%.

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