For
the past few weeks we have been discussing food politics. We witnessed the cruelty of farm animals
while watching Food Inc. and we have
discussed making a change in our very own eating habits but why haven’t we? One
could go organic and grab a kale salad but that is not as affordable as a combo
meal at McDonalds. So one often blames the price of why they don’t eat
healthier. I think there is more to it than just the price of healthy food
products but it also involves time. After a long day at work or school one does
not want to come home and make a huge dinner, they want something fast and
easy. If we were given more affordable resources (cheaper food products,
community gardens, etc.) would there be a change in our eating habits? We need
a healthier food system that can keep up with our hectic lives.
I agree, I think if healthier foods were affordable then much more people would have a better diet.
ReplyDeleteBut then again we shouldn't make ourselves innocent either. We blame food prices being high and us never having time, but there's always time to try. When I was eating healthy a couple months back I always had to prep my meals a day before because I chose to eat healthier. My method did help and if there's parents who work a lot or don't really have time then it's our duty to attempt to take part in helping out. I mean we aren't kids anymore and should at least help out with something, it doesn't have to be a five star dish, but anything is better than not even trying.
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