Slow Food Movement as the Way to Sustainable Life

Abstract

This article is a part of the research entitled Food: Philosophical Perspectives in Contemporary Debates. This qualitative research discusses the significance of slow food movement as an alternative way to cultivate a sustainable living. By definition, slow food movement is opposed the fast food consumption while supporting the healthy lifestyle which seeking hygiene, food safety and to live in harmony with other entities. The main idea of slow food movement is centered around the believe that everything has its intrinsic value, therefore we should respect and accept all the foods as well as other members in the ecological system. Supporting the slow food movement does not only give benefit for good health but also support the production of local producer and preserves local food culture, which could help securing the diversity of local plants and seeds. This slow food system also gives benefits to community members, local wisdoms as well as helps improve food security, and ultimately will lead to the sustainable food systems.