'Power of 2': Change the Way You Eat

But macroeconomics aside, chef Barber believes that taste alone will be enough to save small farms and improve life for everyone.

"I have an interest in [eating local], not just for the environmental benefits and the health benefits and the economic benefits — that's all bonus," he says. "I do this because it tastes good. This is hedonism, pure and simple."

Five things to keep in mind before making your dashboard your dining table:

Car food equals hand food equals more carbohydrates in a meal.

If your eye is on the road, your foot on the accelerator and your hands are on the wheel, your mind can't be on nutrition.

Car cuisine seldom has a plate — the universal measuring stick for food portion size.

Healthy meals such as salads come with a knife and fork, something you can't use if both hands are on the wheel.

Saving time rarely saves calories.