Is the currant regulation of the food industry really protecting us?
In the future I can say with certainty there will be an even greater discomfort and more disease due to the "Genetically Modified
Organisms" (GMO). GMO food, also known as, "genetically engineered," has been in practice for six years now. Other
countries require food labeling so consumers have a choice, but in our country the FDA has decided we don't need to know,
and does not require GMO labeling. GMO foods are creating new species from those that could not cross natural boundaries,
such as fish and corn. Whole foods cannot be patented because they are natural, so Monsanto is designing their own
creation of seeds that go beyond the realm of nature and what is natural to our bodies.
To create GMO crops, genes from bacteria, viruses, plants, animals, and even humans, have already been inserted into our
common food crops, like corn, soy, and canola. Now the biotech industry has taken aim at our sugar. Click for a printable
list of foods
At the request of Monsanto, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency increased the allowable amount of glyphosate residues
on sugar beetroots by a whopping 5000%. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, sugar is extracted from the beet’s
root. The inevitable result is more glyphosate pesticide in our sugar. Another very good reason to eliminate sugar from the
diet.
Does it really matter what kind of food we eat?
Yes, it does matter what we eat. Our bodies use energy and that energy needs to be maintained. One of the sources for
energy is our food. Every single item we choose to ingest affects our chemistry positively or negatively. The change may not
be evident for a while because the human body diligently works to make the necessary corrections on a continual basis.
However, over time if junk is continually put in, then junk will be put out, that is just the way it is. If our bodies are maintained
and kept well the occasional indulgence will not cause a permanent crisis, keyword, "occasional."
Let me share a personal experience with you, about a month before the holidays Kirk (my husband) and I had been eating a
very clean diet of organic vegetables, mostly the green leafy variety, and had eliminated most all sugars and starches from our
diet. Kirk was dropping weight, his blood pressure was coming down and we both felt wonderful, then Thanksgiving happened!
We gorged ourselves on all the wonderful holiday "goodies." We ate the dressing, potatoes, dinner rolls, corn, pie's, cookies,
squash etc. We woke up the following morning with "hangovers." All the sugar and starch left us with a feeling of having been
out all night indulging in the spirits. My legs and feet even hurt when I got out of bed. Sugar and starch are key components to
aching legs and feet.
Reducing sugar, starch, and salt are important to, "managing my own health." If you read labels you will discover that sugar is
in everything, products that you wouldn't think "need" it, makes you wonder, "why." Sugar is addictive, could it be that sugar is
deliberately put in all processed foods to establish an addiction so the consumer will continue to purchase the product?
Do we really need to eat organics?
Yes, we do need to strive to eat organics whenever possible. The best way to assure the food is organic is to purchase from
local farms. Several areas have community supported agricultural (CSA) programs. This is a program where you can establish
a relationship with a local farm and buy shares in their crops. It is an excellent way to get fresh, organic vegetables and a
variety as well. We live in an age when we can no longer depend on big industry to provide us with the necessary nutrients we
need to have good health. We need to take responsibility for our own health and look for alternative markets to purchase the
most wholesome food products available. a return to the backyard garden is another option as well if you have the space and
time. Now you might say, "i can't afford organics," that's not true because when you start eating organically your body's
nutrition is increased so you are satisfied much quicker. The food tastes better and you require less. Organics do perish
faster so they need to be purchased more often and used within a couple days of purchase. I would much rather eat
something I know is going to spoil in a couple days than something that could set for a month and not spoil. The food that will
spoil in a couple of days is alive and wholesome, just what the body needs and can best absorb!
Check back occasionally, because as time permits I will add pages that will talk more about particular whole foods and the
value to the body in terms of nutrition.
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MANAGE MY OWN HEALTH - FOOD
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Bonnie Frownfelter
Goodrich, MI 48438
Goodrich, MI 48438
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We should eat to live... Not live to eat ... I can't remember where I
read this because it was a few years back but it left a lasting impact on
my life.
I grew up with vegetables from my Dad's garden which by today's
standard would be considered organic. I don't remember any of us
getting sick with a cold or the flu, we were very healthy. Looking at the
American diet today it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why
obesity and disease is rising.
Food is our fuel and it is important for nutrition, unfortunately proper
nutrition isn't a priority for most because eating is associated with
"pleasure." We all have our comfort foods and for me its chocolate!
I believe in moderation not deprivation. Most of the foods we like would
be fine occasionally if our bodies were properly nourished.
Processed foods do not nourish our bodies, whole natural foods do.
Processed foods are loaded with chemicals, sugar, sodium, dyes, and
MSG. The levels of these toxins that are being consumed is increasing
and the human body is getting over-whelmed, but it doesn't take to
much to start turning it around. Our bodies are resilient and will eagerly
respond to wholesome healthy foods
read this because it was a few years back but it left a lasting impact on
my life.
I grew up with vegetables from my Dad's garden which by today's
standard would be considered organic. I don't remember any of us
getting sick with a cold or the flu, we were very healthy. Looking at the
American diet today it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why
obesity and disease is rising.
Food is our fuel and it is important for nutrition, unfortunately proper
nutrition isn't a priority for most because eating is associated with
"pleasure." We all have our comfort foods and for me its chocolate!
I believe in moderation not deprivation. Most of the foods we like would
be fine occasionally if our bodies were properly nourished.
Processed foods do not nourish our bodies, whole natural foods do.
Processed foods are loaded with chemicals, sugar, sodium, dyes, and
MSG. The levels of these toxins that are being consumed is increasing
and the human body is getting over-whelmed, but it doesn't take to
much to start turning it around. Our bodies are resilient and will eagerly
respond to wholesome healthy foods
Eating is no longer thought of in terms of health and nutrition. Most
everything that goes into the mouth these days is for pleasure.
Constantly I hear people speak of being "tired, and no energy." If we
look at the western diet it is clearly visible why we are losing energy.
Most of the foods we eat are, "dead." Every bit of goodness in our
food that provides the energy needed by our bodies is processed out
or is being modified into something that should only be seen in a sci-fi
movie.
everything that goes into the mouth these days is for pleasure.
Constantly I hear people speak of being "tired, and no energy." If we
look at the western diet it is clearly visible why we are losing energy.
Most of the foods we eat are, "dead." Every bit of goodness in our
food that provides the energy needed by our bodies is processed out
or is being modified into something that should only be seen in a sci-fi
movie.