Extra, extra! Read all about it!
PINK SLIME IN YOUR GROUND BEEF!
COKE & PEPSI HAVE CANCER CAUSING INGREDIENT IN THE BROWN COLORING!
FUNGICIDE IN YOUR ORANGE JUICE!
ARSENIC IN YOUR APPLE JUICE!
RODENT WON’T SURVIVE IN YOUR MOUNTAIN DEW INTACT!
E. COLI IN YOUR SPINACH!
LISTERIA TAINTED CANTALOUPE!
IS THIS MEDIA FRENZY OR ACTUAL NEWSWORTHY INFORMATION THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF?
COKE & PEPSI HAVE CANCER CAUSING INGREDIENT IN THE BROWN COLORING!
FUNGICIDE IN YOUR ORANGE JUICE!
ARSENIC IN YOUR APPLE JUICE!
RODENT WON’T SURVIVE IN YOUR MOUNTAIN DEW INTACT!
E. COLI IN YOUR SPINACH!
LISTERIA TAINTED CANTALOUPE!
IS THIS MEDIA FRENZY OR ACTUAL NEWSWORTHY INFORMATION THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF?
This Curvy Girl thinks there are some valid truths behind many of the headlines, but I also think we have the power to be more educated, more informed and ultimately empowered consumers.
Regardless of the media firestorm that may (or may not) circulate with the screaming headlines, consumers need to dig a little deeper and find out the source of alarm behind the warning. Yes! People are becoming sick, and sometimes dying, as a result of tainted products from our food industry. Do we need to live in absolute fear? Absolutely not! Do we need to become empowered shoppers and let our money do our talking? Absolutely yes!
Regardless of the media firestorm that may (or may not) circulate with the screaming headlines, consumers need to dig a little deeper and find out the source of alarm behind the warning. Yes! People are becoming sick, and sometimes dying, as a result of tainted products from our food industry. Do we need to live in absolute fear? Absolutely not! Do we need to become empowered shoppers and let our money do our talking? Absolutely yes!
There is no way we can control the quality of our products that are vastly available and often only from the big box chain stores. You have heard us Curvy Girls talk about buying local. It is truly the only way you can be sure of the source of your food products. You can engage your local farmer about where his food is grown, how it is grown and further picked or processed for your consumption. These local farmers are only too happy to share this information with you, after all this is their passion and their pride. This is one of many ways to become an educated consumer.
You will hear some of us Curvy Girls talking about simplifying our fuel – going back to basics. Yes, we will talk about this on a regular basis because it is important. We have already shared with you how critical it is to take control. Now, you ask, how do I get started?
We find the following links to be a great source of information – and what is best; this information is ready in easily digestible and absorbable form. The wealth of information available online through the web and social media allows us to be educated on an hourly basis. This Curvy Girl finds many of the sources not only informative but inspiring! Have I shared with you my recent love of green, raw drinks? No e.coli in my CSA share. I know I will not get any pink slime in my purchases from the meat at my local farms.
Let me know what links are your favorites and how you are becoming more empowered in your shopping! Most of these links are on Facebook and offer the daily tips for good health, educated shopping and more.
http://www.girlgoneraw.com/
https://www.facebook.com/#!/MindBodyGreen/info
mindbodygreen.com
http://www.GoodGirlGoneGreen.com
And here’s my favorite:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/KrisCarr.FanPage
http://crazysexylife.com
Local farms for untainted vegetables, fruits and meats:
Share any you have with us on our Facebook page!
I think we live in a culture of fear. However, most people are not motivated to change as a result of fear. Fearful living? No thanks.
ReplyDeleteI read the book "Animal Vegetable Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. It helped changed my thinking about food. Michael Pollan is a great author for this arena as well.
Thanks for sharing those links! (:
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