Government & Corporate Responsibility

The government and large corporations are partly responsible for the poor health in the world today. I could probably write a 100-page document on that heading but instead I will keep it short. I am traveling and of course it is always a challenge to find good-for-you foods on the road. The government needs to take more responsibility for the labeling requirements of foods as well as the non-food food additives that are being incorporated into the food supply. Large companies support the government and they play a huge role in the contamination of the food supply today. Over 80% of Americans have a preventable disease. When the government and the large corporations that run the government begin to take responsibility for being honest about the quality of food, then things will begin to change.

Chain Restaurants Are Not Honest

I ate breakfast at a large chain restaurant today. They had low-fat, whole wheat, “diet” selections on the menu. When I asked to see the ingredients list of the foods, I was impressed to learn that they actually had a list. I then became quite dismayed to learn that the low fat products were calorie- and chemically-laden junk. The whole wheat bread was actually almost entirely enriched white bread and there was a tiny bit of whole wheat added at about the 27th ingredient (remember this: 85% of the product is comprised of the first 3 ingredients). The “diet” breakfast foods were almost no real food and consisted of almost entirely chemicals. Calorie-free and nutritionally-deficient foods are useless!

Processed Food Is Chemically-Laden

I was equally challenged at the airport. Having eaten a white-flour, chemically-filled breakfast, I was famished and craving vegetables. Of course at the airport there was only processed food. I did manage to find a Caesar salad with chicken. The chicken was obviously precooked, frozen and then microwaved. I could taste the chemicals. The chemicals in foods are setting up chain reactions of cravings in people which are contributing to the obesity issue. Chemicals are addictive and have absolutely no nutritional value. On top of that, chemical toxicity is building up in our systems, causing a host of other issues. Children are very susceptible to toxins, and toxicity levels in kids today are bringing previously adults-only diseases on for children at a very young age. The symptoms of chemical toxin buildup are neurological, endocrine and behavior disorders. Can we see the problems here?

Make Responsible Choices

I do believe that the government and corporate America has to take a more positive proactive stand in food quality and stop deceiving the public for a quick dollar. I also know that it is everyone’s responsibility to know what they are putting in their mouths and in the mouths of their children. What you eat and buy is a choice. You must take responsibility for your choices. Anyone with children cannot afford to ignore this issue; take the time to learn about the foods you are buying. In the FREE recording on the “8 Biggest Health Mistakes” that most people make, the number 8 mistake is that most people trust that the government is watching out for the quality of the food supply. This could not be further from the truth. The government, which is run by big business, is watching out for the wallets of the companies that create foods. When we the people become more willing to take responsibility for understanding the situation and becoming our own advocates, then the government will be forced to do a better job of protecting our foods.

We Are Responsible For Food Quality

When was the last time you looked at the ingredients list in a restaurant? Have you ever told the manager that the chemically laden foods are unacceptable to you? Do you write letters or emails to big-name companies who advertise their product as being “all natural” and the ingredients include chemicals and man-made sugars? Do you know which sugars are the man-made sugars?

Think about those questions and decide what responsibility you have in accepting or rejecting chemically-laden and inferior foods for your family. Remember that money talks and the consumer represents the profit. When we take responsibility and tell big companies and government that we will only accept quality foods, then government and the companies will make changes.

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Cheap Family Meals

Eating Healthy On A Budget

Eating healthy not have to be expensive. As a matter of fact healthy eating can actually be cheaper in the long run when you look at it over time. Your family will save money in medical costs by choosing higher quality family meals. You can easily create inexpensive healthy meals that the whole family will love. Here are some shopping tips for good-for-you budget minded meals so that your family can be healthier now and into the future.

Supermarket Tricks

• Supermarkets are designed to entice you to buy more, with expensive items at eye level and or easier to grab and the cheaper varieties on the lower levels or higher levels.
• If possible leave the children at home. Grocery stores position children type items at children level height. Specifically situated at the level of the shopping cart seat these items are rarely good for you and never cheap.
• Supermarkets sell food at below retail price if it is about to expire. This is the sell by date, not the eat by date.
• Don’t watch TV. The marketing for food products will distort your perception of value and food brands!

Save Money Shopping

• Never go shopping when you’re hungry. You will always spend more money than when shopping on a full stomach.
• Allow plenty of time for grocery shopping. Study the choices and options for price and nutritional value.
• Create your menu for the week and shop from a list.
• Check the cupboards before creating your shopping list and use items you already have.

Food Choices

• Don’t insist on the brand names. Store brands are made by the brand name companies and packaged with store labels.
• Stay away from processed foods. They may appear inexpensive initially. Only 43 cents for a box of macaroni and cheese looks good on the receipt. When you create your own macaroni and cheese from scratch it is not any harder and gives you far more finished product. A meal with vitamins and minerals as opposed to empty calories keeps the kids satisfied longer. When your body is satisfied to of received all the vitamins and minerals needed to maintain health you will not crave food as quickly.
• The healthiest foods are also the most economical. Chicken and turkey are far less expensive than beef. There are many economical frozen fish choices: farm raised tilapia and catfish come to mind.
• Purchase multi-task foods. For example, a turkey is several varieties of meals in itself and the bones become a really inexpensive meal when you boil it and make soup. Buy a turkey anytime of the year. Separate the dark meat and white meat and make 3 meals.

1. Roast the breast with fresh herbs for a savory dinner.
2. Braise the legs and thighs with sour kraut, caraway seeds, a touch of brown sugar and apple sauce and the family won’t know it’s not pork.
3. Take all the bones when your done and make soup. The Turkey Encore Now We’re Cooking TV show has a really cool recipe for split peas soup.

• Vegetarian meals are cheap because of the obvious fact that they do not have meat. Whole grains are cheaper than meat.

The Value Of Good Health

Making wise choices will result in the best family mealtime value. Plan ahead and it will pay off for you financially as well as from a health point of view. The value of good health can not be compared to the value of saving a few pennies. You can put your money into your food or you can put your money into your medical bills. The 8 CD/DVD set Wow! You Are Really Lucky… is a program to bring better health for your family and insure that your children live a long and healthy life.

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National Candy Corn Day

October 30th is National Candy Corn Day

I am sure that no one will be surprised to learn that October 30th is National Candy Corn Day! Candy corn has been a favorite Halloween treat for over 100 years. Invented in Philadelphia in the 1880’s it was a originally a big hit with the farmers as it was designed to resemble dry corn.

Candy Corn Is All Sugar

The candy corn recipe has not changed much over the years, although the method has.
When the Wunderlee Candy Company (now Jelly Belly) invented candy corn it was made by hand and was only available during the fall season. Today of course it is made by machine and is available year round. Candy corn even comes in colors for other seasons like Valentines Day, Christmas and Easter. The main ingredients for candy corn were and still are sugar and corn syrup. As sugary treats go, it is not too bad of a choice to satisfy your kids or your own sweet tooth. Unlike many other candies, it does not contain high fructose corn syrup. (modern versions do have hydrogenated fats though) Twenty-two pieces are only 140 calories and probably sweet enough to satisfy even the sweetest sugar craving.

Halloween Sweet Choices

Life is about choices. Halloween is no exception. Don’t fall into the frenzy of Halloween gluttony. Teach your children how to make good sweet choices. Teach them how to enjoy their holiday in moderation without overindulging. Share these Halloween articles with your family, friends and kids. Halloween can be a time to enjoy and educate kids on fun, fast and healthy sweet snacks. Sometimes the old fashioned ways are the best choices. The sweet candy corn is certainly not good-for-you food. Candy corn is fun and can be a choice that is better than others.

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