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instead of always going out, and experiment with exotic foods (like Purslane, a local weed). One can naively hope that the corporate executives that promote so many unhealthy foods like double cheeseburgers, sodas, fried chicken and the like, will hop on the growing bandwagon of vegetable alterna- tives, move away from so many chemicals in foods, and lean toward promoting health over profit — and at least feel some guilt about their loathsome work. What can you do? These are suggestions based on research and experience. I want to stress that I’m not dogmatic, and enjoy an ice cream, a slice of pizza, etc., once in a while. My point is be aware and try to make healthy choices as often as you can. 1. Food You know what’s right already. Fruits, grains, yogurt, salads, juices. The less fried foods, burgers, pizza, chicken, potatoes, ribs, sodas, etc., the better. Just realize you’re being programmed to eat badly through ads, TV, social media, movies, etc., geared to make money. This con- ditioning makes billions for the companies and is detrimental to good health and long life. When you can, shop at co-ops and farm markets, join a CSA, and read labels. When you shop at grocery stores, ask about chemical-free, locally grown produce. Some chains specifically don’t seek out local farms. Ask to speak to a store manager to make your voice known. 2. Exercise The more you work out, do Yoga, sports, walk, run, swim, the bet- ter. I believe in supporting the local “Y.” It’s a non-profit, designed to give back to the community. I do best in ½ hour to 1 hour classes— continued on page 26
by The Editorial Board, The Washington Post , May 26, 2023). You can read about how industrial food processing changes food structure, affecting eating habits and health (“Melted, pounded, extruded: Why many ultra-processed foods are unhealthy ,” by Anahad O’Connor and Aaron Steckelberg, June 27, 2023). An earlier piece from Laura Reiley examines a report from The Rockefeller Foundation that calculates the cost of the US food system on health and climate, “ The total health and climate consequences of the American food system cost three times as much as the food itself ” (July 16, 2021). Overall, there’s acknowledgement by food columnists that dual food systems exist — one that feeds you in your “gut,” another that does not. The one that feeds you, and helps promote good health, in- cludes pro- and prebiotics, fermented vegetables, fruit, and other sim- ple, basic dietary ingredients we’ve all known and used for years. The other, which supports restaurants, chefs, and TV personalities, plus a huge network of wait staff, is aimed at taking our resources. The corporate merchants of early sicknesses and death have per- fected their advertising formulas to cater to their customer base, hun- gering for these unhealthy “treats”. What to do? Well, we in the farm community will continue to do our jobs and produce minimal or chemical-free food in the hope that people will buy it. It is our wish that those of you who are more knowledgeable, read publications like this and others, continue to respect your bodies with healthy food and support farm markets and CSAs. “Teach your children well” and your friends about how delicious and satisfying healthy foods can be; learn moderation with treats. Cook together
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