You Are What You Eat

Many people tease me for wasting my money at places like Whole Foods, Outpost, Trader Joe's and Farmers Markets or for eating at local restaurants that are going to charge more than their big corporate counterparts. There are obvious reasons (to me) why I prefer buying grass-fed beef that is humanely raised at 5.99 a pound versus 2.99 a pound and that is because not only are the animals treated better during their existence but also for what goes into their bodies while being raised.

There are major issues in the Department of Agriculture and the money that subsidizes the farms that make our food. Check out these videos below and start thinking about what you buy at the grocery store. Try to buy local and spend the extra cash. Some will say, "Brendan, its easy for you, you don't have a family to feed, we just can't afford it." I'll say, you can't afford not to. The fact that the majority of the food in big retailers and chain restaurants is making you lethargic, fat and in the long run will cost your overall well-being.

Don't buy over processed food. BUY real food.

Educate yourself and buy smarter and costs WILL go down.

Please avoid products with PALM OIL (this destroys rainforest and is NOT good for you)

Please avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup (this makes you FAT)

Don't eat $1 double cheeseburgers at fast food (Nasty beef raising standards and destructive environmental behaviors)

FOOD INC TRAILER:

http://www.foodincmovie.com/

Peter Jennings presented this great piece in 2004:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAZ_7JO7EA Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEAJTgosdo0&feature=related part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ksPAEGLgk&feature=related part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqcrQixAKJc&feature=related part 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUQOjGq3wRE&feature=related part 5