The Big Fat Lie

There is an “obesity” epidemic in America but not because of larger portions in restaurants or too many processed snacks. These are symptoms of a cause that is ignored deliberately by the news media. (This is not an “evil news media” blog, so please read on.) This is a starvation epidemic.

The nutrition in our food is the problem. Processed foods are just that, they were natural foods that were prepped to sit on a grocery shelf until you came around to buy it. These foods are loaded with preservatives for our “protection”. There are also radiated fresh foods and genetically modified foods. Really? These are options?

To ensure our safety the food we buy is essentially dead. No bacteria equal no illnesses. Pasteurization and radiation methods are used regularly to kill bacteria and make food safe to eat. Genetically modified foods are created to fight off disease and bugs but scientists admit they haven’t figured out everything that goes into making a healthy vegetable.

These methods kill food, stripping them of vitamins and minerals. It’s the beginning of a vicious cycle of people eating more and more just to sustain themselves. Only in America can an obese person starve to death.

It’s expensive to go green, but forethought before you buy your food is paramount. How much canned food do you buy? How much fresh? Where do you buy your food? Where does your grocery store buy its food?

Knowing where your food comes from can help you make intelligent choices for your health. Choose foods that are the least processed. Choose foods that are locally grown and/or known to be organic. The healthier your food is the healthier you will be. Even changing the ratio of fresh to process foods you eat can make a big difference.

Raw/Organic and naturally grown foods offer amazing protection and benefits. They make us healthier and happier than a processed and heavily preserved snack ever could. It’s your body; take care in what you put in it.

Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.