After watching "Food Inc." it has definitely opened my eyes a little bit more about the foods I put in my body. But, I know my eating habits won't change overnight. I love eating chicken so any part that showed the gross parts with chickens, it made me sick. I never like to hear or see how chickens or any animals are being killed. It's easy to go to grocery stores and not think about that stuff cause everything is packaged neatly in front of you.
Labeling is another issue. Consumers should have the right to know what is exactly in their food, not to be hidden from the truth. Big companies see dollar signs and only care about making a profit. It was unfortunate that none of them did an interview for this film, but I can understand why.
One part that hit home for me was when one family was talking about how the husband and child have diabetes. My dad also has diabetes and with the costs of his medicine and doctor appointments, it gets tough financially. It is especially hard to eat healthier when the "healthy, organic" foods are more expensive. While we try to cook our own food at home, it is way easier to get a fast, cheap meal elsewhere. Watching this documentary and especially by taking this class, I can try to reduce my risk of getting diabetes and maybe help my dad out as well.
You're right Cassie, it is definitely easier to just not think about where the chicken (or other animals) came from and how they were cared for. I am just like you (try not to think about it), but I have tried to at least commit to only buying ones that had a good life, a.k.a. free range chickens.
ReplyDeleteI think you bring up a great point, Cass. Labeling and letting the consumer know whats really in the products being sold is very important. The next step to that is making sure we all actively read them and make smart choices. That was certainly my take-away from the film.
ReplyDeleteI know fast healthy food exists, but it is expensive...places like elevation burger, etc. I can't magine the struggles with diabetes and how that feels. Keep trying to stay healthy.
ReplyDeleteMy father and grandfather both have diabetes, and it is indefinitely a product of being poor. Soda is cheap and keeps you energized for a day of hard labor.
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