Hello!
I was recently invited to a dear friend's house to watch a movie called "Hungry For Change." This movie impacted me in more ways than one and has jump-started my road to weight loss.
Other movies I have seen that are similar to this movie are: "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" and "Food Inc." and "Food Matters."
If you have time to relax from your day, you have time to watch these. I have found that the movies are on Netflix right now and "Hungry For Change" is available on DVD, http://www.hungryforchange.tv/
I want to get straight to the point and start out with a little education on juicing...
Juice fasting is similar to water fasting, a form of fasting used for a number of reasons. However, rather than only ingesting water for a number of days, juice is used to provide a micro nutrients that aids the body during a cleanse and promotes an easier means for the body to detoxify.
Remember, juicing is a fantastic way of getting a wide assortment of micro nutrients. So, try to maximize the
impact of your juice by keeping the pesticides out of your juice and better
yet, out of your body.
The following are articles about organic foods, how to juice fast, and information you may need to know about juicing. Each of those links are wonderful reads and are very inspiring.
The next thing I want to touch on is incorporating whole foods and organic produce into you diet and how it won't hurt your pocket book like you may think.
The usual mentality today is that Organic foods are too expensive, but has anyone asked why?
The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products
are grown and processed. Specific requirements must be met and maintained in
order for products to be labeled as "organic".
Organic crops must be grown in safe soil, have no
modifications and must remain separate from conventional products. Farmers are
not allowed to use synthetic pesticides, bio-engineered genes (GMOs),
petroleum-based fertilizers and sewage sludge-based fertilizers
Organic farming refers to the agricultural production
systems that are used to produce food and fiber. Organic farmers don’t use
synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Instead, they rely on biological diversity
in the field to naturally reduce habitat for pest organisms. Organic farmers
also purposefully maintain and replenish the fertility of the soil. All kinds
of agricultural products are produced organically, including produce, grains,
meat, dairy, eggs, fibers such as cotton, flowers, and processed food products. Washing and cooking will NOT kill these pesticides, germs, or pathogens.
Organic food is more labor intensive since the farmers do
not use pesticides, chemical fertilizers or drugs. Organic certification and
maintaining this status is expensive. Organic feed for animals can cost twice
as much. Organic farms tend to be smaller than conventional farms, which means
fixed costs and overhead must be distributed across smaller produce volumes.
Most organic farms are too small to receive government subsidies.
So how do we change our ways and purchase organics within our budget? Simple! Buy more produce and less boxed, canned, or bagged items. No one has said that you HAVE to buy those things only false promises of nutrition and health benefits.
But that's not all! I would advise not to purchase things at the high end stores as often as possible if you are on a tight budget. Go to your Farmer's Market, grow your own, join a Food Co-Op, or take a trip with some families to a local farm!
Start with this, and come back for more posts!
-Chef Marie CM.
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