Unbeknownst to us consumers, the U.S food system is slowly, but surely, killing us and our natural resources. The chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in growing crops are tainting our soil, water, and air. Chemical runoff seeping into our waterways is one of the leading causes of natural devastations like the growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Not to mention the food-related illnesses that are developing in the people. Type II Diabetes is largely related to consuming too much sugar, which means the high fructose corn syrup found in most drinks is causing almost 9% of the nation to suffer. Although it is ultimately up to us what we choose to consume, the industrial food system needs to limit the amount of unnatural products they use in our foods. Switching from a sugary soda to a fresh fruit can prevent many illnesses associated with them. Getting more vegetables, whole, fresh foods can also help the problem.
EVIDENCE:
- http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/our-failing-food-system/
- http://www.organicauthority.com/health/the-8-most-common-food-related-illnesses-yep-you-probably-have-had-at-least-one.html
- Kaylin Cust
ReplyDeleteKaylin,
Great suggestions here. I think that you raise some interesting points.
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