The reasons for food insecurity are many and varied. But part of the problem is the global farming systems. Marcus Samuelsson More Quotes by Marcus Samuelsson More Quotes From Marcus Samuelsson I feel very fortunate that I was raised in a multicultural family, and it came through food. Marcus Samuelsson multiculturalraisedfeels Hard work IS its own reward. Integrity IS priceless. Art DOES feed the soul. Marcus Samuelsson hard-workintegrityart Cooking is in an honest profession where you cannot hide and let others do the work for you. You have to show up, work hard and prove you can do it faster and better. And find a mentor who will recognize your talent and push you in the right direction. Marcus Samuelsson mentorhard-workcooking You know that old expression "It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game". That line was definitely not coined by a chef. Because for a chef, it's only about whether or not you pull through. If you fail, nobody cares how hard you tried. Marcus Samuelsson expressiongameswinning If you're cooking for someone important - whether it's your boss or a date - never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time. Marcus Samuelsson bosscookingimportant Getting to a place of comfort can be uncomfortable. Marcus Samuelsson uncomfortablecomfort One of the first things my father taught me was that the library was made for and available to me. It's a place where you not only learn from books but you learn responsibility - how to borrow, take care of, and give back. Marcus Samuelsson responsibilityfatherbook While I hold my own views, it's important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus on the real issues Marcus Samuelsson issuesrealviews It will always be trendy to do the right thing with food. Marcus Samuelsson right-thingtrendychef Cooking with your kids and engaging them in hands-on activities are two ways to begin to educate children about the healthy eating, and kick start the important task to help change how the younger generation looks at food and nutrition. Marcus Samuelsson kidschildrenhands Just like keeping a healthy diet is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating the right foods is just as important for getting the most out of your workout. Marcus Samuelsson healthyworkoutimportant As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill. Marcus Samuelsson issuesbillschef Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday - it's a day that's American to the core and it's a day that's all about what and how we eat. Marcus Samuelsson holidaydrunkmy-favorite But one of the things I have learned during the time I have spent in the United States is an old African American saying: Each one, teach one. I want to believe that I am here to teach one and, more, that there is one here who is meant to teach me. And if we each one teach one, we will make a difference. Marcus Samuelsson african-americandifferencesbelieve We can all agree that government cant solve the obesity crisis alone. Its an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private and public sectors if we want to see some long-term success. Marcus Samuelsson issuesgovernmentlong Clean water and access to food are some of the simplest things that we can take for granted each and every day. In places like Africa, these can be some of the hardest resources to attain if you live in a rural area. Marcus Samuelsson rural-areasgrantedwater We struggle with eating healthily, obesity, and access to good nutrition for everyone. But we have a great opportunity to get on the right side of this battle by beginning to think differently about the way that we eat and the way that we approach food. Marcus Samuelsson struggleopportunitythinking In Ethiopia, food is often looked at through a strong spiritual lens, stronger than anywhere else I know. It's the focal point of weddings, births and funerals and is a daily ceremony from the preparation of the meal and the washing of hands to the sharing of meals. Marcus Samuelsson strongspiritualhands If you get hungry mid-day, a banana is the best snack at your desk, after a workout, or in between classes. Fruit is a very good snack in general. Marcus Samuelsson snacksworkoutclass For many of us, clean water is so plentiful and readily available that we rarely, if ever, pause to consider what life would be like without it. Marcus Samuelsson cleanwould-bewater
