You are what you eat:: Dead

Hello my fellow bloggers! I'm sorry for the major delay in posting. I've been really busy since I got back from camping and haven't got the chance to write till now. I hope you all are still interested to hear what I have to say because today I have a LOT to say. Then again..when do I not? :]

Anyways, I was inspired by my mom to write this one. We were talking about food today and I was amazed at all the bad things there is in the stuff people say is "good" for you. Well they would be good for you if the manufacturers didn't put so many pesticides, dyes and other things that are horrible for us in our food. All I can say is no wonder the US is having so many problems with cancer and other forms of diseases.

My mom brought up food dye and what all is in them. Here is a list she showed me:

List of Dyes Commonly Used in Foods & Body Products, and their Effects

Red 3

History of causing thyroid tumors in animals.

D&C Red 33

Cancer in humans, genetic damage to animals.

Red 40

Carcinogenic and mutagenic in animals.

Asorubine, Carmoisine

Red color, coal tar derivative.

Possible allergic reactions in asthmatics. Used for confectionary products.

Banned in several countries, but not U.S.

Blue 1

Also known as Brilliant Blue and FCF. Suggestions of a small cancer risk.

Used in dairy products, sweets and drinks, this is banned in several countries … but not the U.S.

Blue 2

This color is also known as Indigotine, Indigo and Carmine. Study shows brain tumors in mice. May cause nausea, skin rashes, allergic reactions. Banned in Norway, but not the U.S.

Citrus Red 2

Used on some Florida oranges, studies show this additive causes cancer.

Green 3

Possibly carcinogenic.

Green S

Used in canned peas, mint jelly and cake mixes. Banned in Norway and Sweden, but not the U.S.

FD&C Yellow 5

Also known as Tartrazine. Cancer, allergen, breathing difficulties and asthma attacks.

Found in packaged soup, sweets, jams and cereals. Banned in several countries, but not U.S.

FD&C Yellow 6

Also known as Sunset Yellow, FCF, Orange Yellow S. Suspected of causing tumors in adrenal glands and kidneys. May cause allergies, hyperactivity, and chromosomal damage.

Banned in Norway but not the U.S.

So, lets put this into simpler terms. Basically what this is telling us is:
1. Food dyes are horrible for us.

2. Other countries see that it's bad and ban it so their people don't get sick from them.
3. Manufacturers of America sees it's bad and continues to put it in our food so they can make money. Does anyone else realize this is stupid? Or is it just me?

I see this and hear the stories of people who have been effected by the things in our food and all I can say is wow. They're now proving that a LOT of things we eat are causes of cancer. Cancer! The exact thing they're saying WE don't have a cure for! Of course, I'll bet they do have a cure, they just say they don't because doctors are making SO much money off of their cancer patients. If they had a cure a lot of the doctors wouldn't make as much money, and we can't have that now can we?

I'm definitely one to say I'm not proud to be an american. I don't agree with a lot of things our country does and now they're basically killing us off just so they can get more money? That's pitiful.

The big thing now is "going green". Everyone's doing it. We're recycling, being more energy efficient, using cloth instead of plastic, planting more trees etc. We're helping our planet come out of global warming. I think it's one of the smartest things we Americans have done in awhile.

Many people are now looking closer into their kid's futures and seeing that they're not setting the best place for them to live their lives and raise their own families. As one of these kids, I'm looking to help the future generations to be smarter and more aware of what works and what doesn't, and possibly help the parents who are raising our future leaders to be more aware too. My point in bringing up the "being green" situation is so I can ask this question. Why not fix how we eat too? We're already helping our planet to be healthy again, so lets help ourselves to be healthier too!

Something else that has caught my attention:

My mom watched this movie called Food, Inc., which exposes America's industrialized food system and its effects on our environment, health, economy and workers' rights. I couldn't watch it because of the horrible things they do to our animals. But my mom and sister have told me loads about it and it makes me sick to think of what I have been putting in my body. I highly recommend everyone reading this to watch Food, Inc. It'll open your eyes to things you never thought could be true.

So really, we've got crappy food. They've proven it but not enough people are standing up for our right to healthy foods that do not contain harmful ingredients. But, you can change it for yourself and your family. Take action and do what is right. As the saying goes, "You are what you eat". But if what you eat is filled with chemicals, poisons and genetically modified things, you're as good as the food. Dead.

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Websites and Other things to check out:

I know it can be costly to eat the healthier stuff, but there's a very simple solution to it and I have it for you! One of my older sisters does couponing. She teaches classes and has a blog too. If you're interested go to: http://www.savingobsession.blogspot.com

www.foodincmovie.com

Find out why it pays to spend a little more for milk.

Full article at: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk

/health/article622466.ece

Organic milk really is healthier:

www.treehugger.com

Grass-fed beef is available! You can find the resources available for your state from this link and learn why choosing grass-fed beef is better than grain-fed beef.
Find your state: www.eatwild.com

Eat Wild - The clearinghouse for information about pasture-based farming.