A lot of us take on new year’s resolutions to exercise and try to be more healthy. You might be better off saving the money on the gym membership that statistically you’ll lose money on (and believe me they all know it and bank on it). Try instead to take a look at what you’re eating…
I’m as guilty as anyone keeping a stash of Chili Fritos (a favorite here in Texas) corn chips in my desk at work. This year I’m going to try and be more conscience as to what I’m eating though. I’ve come to understand over the last part of 2009 (especially due to Michael Pollan’s book ‘In Defense of Food’ and the recession, people losing their livelihoods because of corrupt politicians and businessmen). You choice of food doesn’t only affect your health, but it affects your local economy and the livelihoods of people worldwide.
Would you eat something with the following ingredients?
Rice flour, corn, sunflower oil with natural tocopherols added, whey, salt, maltodextrin, cheddar and blue cheese (cured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto extract), partially hydrogenated soybean and cottenseed oil*, butter (cream, salt), monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, citric acid, gum arabic, natural flavors, annatto extract. *Adds a dietary insignificant amount of trans fat.
Eating is more than just about your health. Food isn’t just to provide nutrients. Food should be eaten for pleasure, community and identity. It should engage you with the natural world and make you appreciate and respect life.
