Recently ABC News released “5 Foods the Experts Won’t Eat”. One of the problems I have with this article is that it really doesn’t give a lot of detail as to why these experts won’t eat these foods. Yes, reasons are listed but not the details. Personally, I’d like to know more. By the way, can someone please explain to me why a certain processed yellow cake-like snack food isn’t on the list?
There are, of course, many “expert” opinions about what you should or shouldn’t eat. However, unless you retain the services of a licensed dietician, you’re pretty much on your own.
When I go shopping, I load up on a lot of fresh vegetable that will keep for a while. While many people, including my friend Chef Joey, tout the benefits of organic, some people cannot afford the “good” stuff including me. I will purchase local produce before something that is shipped across the country, because I feel it’s best for the environment and the economy.
While I don’t know what a particular animal was fed before it went to the butcher, I do pay attention as to whether or not it has been injected broth. This adds a lot of sodium to the meat that isn’t necessary. I will also spend extra for leaner cuts of meat.
What I really pay attention to are the labels on boxed, canned and bottled foods. Everyone should learn to read labels. Not only is it good for people who have health issues or allergies, but it will also benefit those who are in good health as well.
Our country has a serious problem with food. Moreover, the best way to get a handle on some of the health issues facing Americans today is for people to stop being so lazy about cooking. Preparing a meal from scratch may take a little longer to make, but isn’t all that hard to do, and in the long run is much healthier.
In the comment section below, please feel free to express your opinions on eating healthier or tell about some food that you won’t eat and why.
Your right fresh is better, i love fresh veg, when I'm not sick or anything. Do you know of any local farmers markets? They always have fruits and vegitables for cheap along with the meat. But there is just one thing I disagree with you on, the whole americans food health problems, some of that plays into your genes and my are riddled with Diabetes so even I ate salad 24/7 I would end with the diease.
ReplyDeleteGenetics does play into many things. However, consider the food that is placed in front of you at just one meal. What is in it? Is it made with fresh ingrediateds or is it from a box and full of sodium and hydrogenated oils?
DeleteHow interesting that they didn't say much about WHY they wouldn't eat certain foods. I feel like that makes for a not so great article. I try to eat healthy, buy locally, and in season vegetables. I've been a vegan and a vegetarian before so I've been at the "healthy" end of the spectrum but it wasn't for me because I didn't have much energy. Mostly, I will now eat anything in moderation. :)
ReplyDeleteGood to see you're changing things up a bit. The feedback about including photos of your own food was a good one. I like the new background.
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Dr C
Interesting article. I agree that this coutnry has a problem with food. Although I think a good bit has to do with the fact that portion sizes are alot bigger than they were years ago not to mention that alot of people today with work and family may not have the time to cook from scratch and resort to pre packaged foods or going to restaurants because it's quicker. I do think that eating healthier, eating in moderation and portion sizes would be key. Just an opinion, I could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are a "super-size-" nation. We eat ridiculous amounts of food and wonder why we pack on the pounds.
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