Last night as I watched Food, Inc., multi-tasking as usual, I was also on my Facebook page. I laughed as I scrolled down and saw at least 4 other friends who were watching Food, Inc. Several others began to watch it on Netflix and I saw conversations taking place.
I have watched several other movies about the negative side of food. I have read many things by Mr. Pollan. But I had not yet watched Food, Inc. so was very glad to finally see it.
Well, sort of. I was also sort of grossed out anew.
I think as a society we have come to realize that our actions do affect the world in which we live. Whether we do or do not subscribe to man caused or man resolved “global warming” or “climate change”, we all must recognize the basic premise of cause and effect. We pollute resources such as food and water. We waste resources such as paper, food and water. We like to think we live in a bubble and that we can’t make a difference. Or that we can’t afford to do anything different. Believe me, I have been there and I still find myself feeling that way about some things.
Many say “Well, I’ve been buying organic for awhile” – but it is way beyond that. “Organic” can be good. But it can also be a racket. And it can give you confidence in the healthfulness of your food that you should not have. A false sense of security.
I have a long list of ideas and recommendations I’d like to share with you over time. It is going to take alot of people making small, and some large, changes, in order to get back on the right track.
I started a series on this quite awhile ago and never finished it so never posted it. I am hoping that finally watching Food Inc. last night, and knowing that so many of you did too, will motivate me to get it done.
It’s all about baby steps.
If you have not yet watched Food, Inc. , that would be a good place to start.
Other recommendations to give you more information (DISCLAIMER: When I recommend a book, article or movie, I am not saying I agree with everything in it. I am saying I think you can glean something from it. As I always say, “Be like a whale”. Take it all in and spit out what does not benefit you. Always remember: Pretty much everybody has an agenda. Be discerning.)
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon (worth buying, best price I have found is at azurestandard.com)
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
In Defense of Food; An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan
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