The totally vegan, gluten free, low sodium, fat free meal. What? Exactly. This is terribly frustrating, especially when food has the capacity to taste so good. Have you ever felt like you are under attack in this area? Ready for some encouragement? You are. Awesome!
processed foods and addictive behavior
how we became a society of gluttonous junk food addicts
This is no wacky conspiracy theory. Just look at the science in the links above. When I think about this from a spiritual perspective, it makes me angry. The enemy is using everything at his disposal, even our biological need to eat, to trip us up and put us in bondage. In this case it is bondage to poor health. He is using corporate motivation for profit to fuel his attack. Food companies pour millions of dollars into research and development to produce the most delectable, tasty, yummy deliciousness possible. I won’t go as far to say that they hijack our brain chemistry for their own profits on purpose, but… who knows?
So what can we do now that we know this information? We can get an understanding out our biology. We can make practical food choices that engage our senses. We can honor our bodies and care for the environment by eating local. We can do this in ways that make sense for our families and our pocketbooks, but we do have to be an active participant in the process.
I want to hear from you. How have you taken charge of your health with better eating habits? What pocket friendly ways of healthier eating work for you and your family? Meet me on my Facebook page to join the conversation. See you there!