Food Makes me Sick!

Has anyone else noticed the surge in illnesses in today's society?

It has been said that we are what we eat. So, why do we continue to eat crap if its going to kill us? Of course, we know some part of what triggers this must be genetics. How much do we give to each one? 50/50? 70/30? 90/10? 99/1? And which one gets what percentage?

Either way it seems a bit unfair. We eat to live. Well most of us do. Some of us just live to eat. But, if we are eating to live, why oh why is everything we're eating killing us? Sometimes, it not the food we eat. It can be the additives that we are adding into foods. As technology has progressed, we have found ways to prolong the life of the food or make it look prettier. I dont know about you but Id rather eat slightly less attractive food in a shorter amount of time than enhance my chances of having cancer. The other things that are said to increase our chances are sugars, processed meats, and trans fats. So, the next time you sit down to have a great breakfast of bacon and eggs consider what you could be doing to yourself. If you are having hot dogs and french fries for lunch... your future meals may be limited.

So what does one propose you do? EAT HEALTHIER!!! Im not requesting that you give up your hotdogs or your bacon sandwiches completely. Just cut down on them. You could also just choose healthier options. You may have to go to a specialty store and it may be a bit pricier but if its bacon you crave, your life should be worth it. Bacon and other processed meats do come in low sodium/low nitrate versions. Shocking... I know.

Hasnt anyone told you that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, switch that apple to a grapefruit. Or maybe some broccoli, mushrooms, tofu, carrots, raspberries, long grain rice, oatmeal, garlic and/or sweet potatoes. Doesnt sound like a list of things you like to eat? Well ... TOO BAD!!! Joking...sorry. This isnt the end all and be all of lists. Look into other healthy options. Just find things to eat that make you happy AND healthy.

So... whip up a quick stir fry and have a glass of red wine and toast to this pink elephant that has taken over the lives of too many...