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Old 11-02-2010, 05:40 PM
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Like GracieGirl and Russ, I agree that people are meant to eat some meat, but much less than what most Americans eat now. Meat can be an accompaniment to vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains. Not the other way around.

My purpose in posting the trailer to the film "Food Inc." is not to promote vegetarianism or veganism or any other "ism". The film addresses lots of issues about our food, including the way corn products have become additives in foods, where you would least expect to find corn!

The film does address the poor way, both nutritionally and humanely, that beef, pork and chicken is farmed in our country. You may know that several foreign countries have banned the import of meat from the U.S. because it is no longer fit for human consumption, despite of what the USDA claims.

So, besides the inhumane treatment of our food animals, there are nutritional concerns about our meat. For example, the chickens: they are given hormones to make them grow larger than normal, and faster than normal. They are given antibiotics as a disease preventative due to living without fresh air, sunshine and due to walking atop mounds of chicken pee and poo, and due to overcrowding. Who wants to eat chicken that is full of growth hormones and antibiotics?

There are lots of alternatives available to find healthy meats, eggs, cheese, etc. Here is a link to help you find healthy food locally: http://www.eatwild.com/products/florida.html

The point of the movie is for all of us to become educated about our food, the way it is produced, and the QUALITY of the food.

Like I said before: make up your own mind after learning for yourself . . .
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