You Are What You Eat

Yesterday during the kids' nap time I watched a documentary I had meaning to see for a while called "Food Matters". This film presents the idea that food can be your medicine (to quote Hippocrates), and that the staggering number of people suffering from chronic pain and heart disease, even cancer, can be attributed to the nutrient deficient diet of most Americans today.

I have never considered myself a big proponent of vitamin supplements or eating organic. However, the simple message of the film was easy to understand and digest, and quite frankly, spurred me on to think about what changes I can make in our diet. After all, I'm the one feeding my family! I know, I know...more fruits and vegetables. Fresh food, not processed food. Whole wheat and whole grain products. Here's the kicker: RAW food, since cooking food breaks down its many nutrients and natural enzymes. And by raw food, I'm referring to raw fruits and veggies. Obviously, we're not going to be eating raw meat! (Sushi, anyone?)

Sigh. What's a mom to do? My kids don't like vegetables much, my hubby can't stand the "cardboard taste" of whole wheat products. And I'm sorry...organic products are PRICEY!

In any case...it's all food for thought (No pun intended).