Movies that document what is going on with our food and what the future may hold for food security can be a bit daunting. I like to watch them from a different angle. I found King Corn inspiring. To me it says that people are interested in what is going on with their food and are concerned with how food affects their health. Sure it put the reality of food and health out front, which is a bit scary but we need to see this. This can be seen as scary but I choose to see it as inspiring. I have a lot of hope and every time I hear that someone else has changed their health or their perspective on food I am more hopeful. Yes there is a lot of bad stuff that goes on in our society but really there is far more change and good stuff happening. Have you seen all the businesses that are taking a "Green" approach and changing their ways? Sure this is part of marketing and may not always be what it appears, but it does help to create awareness. I would far rather have trends like yoga, eating local, reducing waste and "going green" than the opposite, whatever that may be. Healthy trends are good in my mind.
I guess my point is that we can find good things out of what we are given. When things seem daunting or overwhelming take out what works for you and do your best on whatever level you can. If that means all you can do at this time is cut down your consumption of corn and high fructose corn syrup then start with that. Know that every little change you make is making a difference to not only your health but the health of many others.
Tomorrow I will post part 3, which is How to Grocery Shop for Health. I want to give you some practical tips on how to shop for health. I realize it can be very overwhelming with all the options and conflicting information. I hope that my information can help to simplify things for you.
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I agree that these trends are hopeful. I am also encouraged to see more people realizing that taking care of our environment is a healthy issue. Clean air, clean water, clean land, and clean food should be ideals we can all embrace.
Another important step, now that mainstream companies and corporations are realizing the profitability of "green" marketing, is to recognize that marketing for what it is. It is important that we learn to distinguish between the "green" image and that which is truly healthy. (Nothing new, really, when you think of processed foods like "Healthy Choice" and diet marking.)
I found your blog from A Sizable Apple. Great interview!
Thanks Michelle. I am so glad you enjoyed the interview on www.asizableapple.com and articles. Thanks as well for adding your thoughts on "green" marketing, I really agree with that.
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