Derrick Leigh

Efficiency is destroying our planet and us with it

I see that the anti meat brigade are airing the same old arguments about plant based food being more efficient than eating meat in terms of calories. It’s an argument that was used in court by fundamentalist Christian creationists to ‘disprove’ evolution, claiming it broke the 2nd law of thermodynamics. That was wrong, because thatContinue reading “Efficiency is destroying our planet and us with it”

Remembering Mr Smith’s

A memory returned to me recently of hearing a Jethro Tull album on the 8 track car stereo of an agent I used to find bookings for the rock band I managed in Manchester around 1971-74. I was on the way to be introduced by Roy, a middle aged impressario to the dubious delights ofContinue reading “Remembering Mr Smith’s”

A journey from low carb food to regenerative agriculture

A few years ago I realised I needed to lose weight and opted to take the route of a low carb diet after seeing a BBC documentary The Truth About Carbs. I lost 13kg over a few months, avoiding starchy carbs, grains, processed foods and takeaways, and my health also improved significantly. This led toContinue reading “A journey from low carb food to regenerative agriculture”

Have we adapted to a post hunter gatherer diet yet?

There have been incidental and unexpected benefits for me in adopting a low carb diet with moderate exercise to lose weight. The obvious gains have been a higher level of general fitness and a sense of wellbeing I haven’t experienced quite so much for many years. I feel much more relaxed and tolerant to stress,Continue reading “Have we adapted to a post hunter gatherer diet yet?”

Food is not a standard commodity

My latest food delivery included 1kg of genuine Greek Yoghurt made in Greece. I was disappointed. There was nothing actually wrong with it. It was made with the same process and bacteria as the Yeo Valley Greek Style Yoghurt I’m used to. It just wasn’t as good in flavour, creaminess and texture. Economists will neverContinue reading “Food is not a standard commodity”