What We Eat

“What we eat has changed more in the last 40 years than in the previous 40,000” Eric Schlosser.
I just finished reading a book “ diet for a dead planet” by Christopher Cook. It’s a very informative, well-researched book and I feel concerned that very few individuals are aware about all the challenges with our current food system. I also am appalled at the treatment of humans and animals in the processing cycle. I came away knowing that I had to take some action on a topic I truly believe is one of the most important issues in the coming years.
The food industry is one of the largest industries in the U.S. and they exert enormous power over the information and knowledge we receive about there products, and nutrition in general. We have been lulled into believing that packaged, processed, convenient foods will save us time, money and will make our lives easier. What’s lacking is information and conversation around how these foods affect our health, the planets health and what the true cost of food is.
I have a lot of passion and energy around this topic. I want to share that with you in the hope that you choose to educate yourselves about what the food industry isn’t telling you. Read “Diet for a Dead Planet”,
“fast food nation”, “If the Buddha came to Dinner”. We really can’t afford to continue to ignore this topic.
With close to 2/3 of Americans overweight and increases in diabetes and other chronic diseases related to nutrition, its time to step up to change.
We can continue on the same path or we can choose to forge a new one. Each small step toward sustainability will make a difference. I don't know exactly what the new path will look like. However, here are some actions I believe will support our health. Eating local and regionally grow produce. Support organic farming practices. Put standards into place that increase the safety of our food supply. Improve the working conditions of migrant and factory farm workers in the industry. Say no to GMO. Last but not least, questioning the information that is mass marketed.
We as consumers have much more power than we think. Each food dollar you spend sends a message to the food industry about what you want. So the million-dollar question is…What foods do you want in order to live your healthiest life?