Localism

Low-Stress Food champions the indigenous sourcing of foods. This emphasis favors the mom-and-pop local businesses by neutralizing the advantages of scale created by the distribution networks of national chains. As a result, the local market can return to being a cornerstone of cultural life. As local economies rise in strength and independence relative to national trends, local political power may also rise relative to federal power. As such, choosing Low-Stress Food further catalyzes the pro-local movement through mobilization of enlightened self-interest.

The urban design considerations of the past century were heavily influenced by the industrialized food system that favored a certain cultivation and distribution infrastructure. The growing demand and adoption of Low-Stress Food connotes a substantial remodeling of urban design as we know it.

Over time, the emphasis on localism can enable various communities to diverge from each other socially and culturally. Traditions and customs will be celebrated rather than displaced. This enhancement of regional cultural diversity can strengthen the national character by providing more viewpoints, preferences, and ideas.