In the first ten days of this new decade and year, I have spent time thinking about my goals for 2010. I thought I might be clever and come up with ten goals and share them with you, and encourage you to adopt my goals, and then decided that, no, that’s silly. But after watching Food Inc., I do have one idea to share:
Care about your food
That is pretty easy.
And apparently, it is the most important thing you can do. Think about what you put in your mouth. Think about the food you buy. Read a label. Or two. Talk to a farmer. Or two. Know what is available and make your own choices. Ask questions (don’t be afraid — if the store/food purveyor doesn’t like the questions, move on).
[Ooops, careful, starting to sound preachy...]
I don’t really want to be. But caring about your food should be a high priority. It is your body, and as far as I know, barring any unusual scientific breakthroughs, it will be your only body in this lifetime.
If you want to eat a bag of peanut M&Ms, by all means, do. I know I would (and have). But understand your choice.
I am not asking you to subscribe to a CSA, shop at Farmer’s Markets, buy only local/seasonal produce, eat only sustainably farmed foods and meat. Those are my own personal choices.
I am not asking you to plant a garden, source local food, and cook from scratch. Those are my own personal choices.
I am asking you to think about your food. Any questions?
