Monday, April 25, 2011

36 Days Until Our Offical Start Date! Food Inc Motivation!

On the recommendation of more than a few people, Eric and I watched the documentary Food Inc last night. Neither of us was totally in the dark about the issues presented in the movie (poor treatment of employees and animals in factory farms, genetically modified food, etc.), but we both had a lot to learn as well. I was specifically affected by the images of the factory farm processes and kept saying, "We eat that! Are you okay with this? I'm not okay with this!" It's shocking to think that this has become the norm and acceptable in society at large. Our reasons for making these life changes just got even more important. I'm so happy we are doing this now, when our little one is so young and can grow up with his "normal" being seasonal local produce, cow pooling and farmers markets.

Check out the movie Food Inc and learn more at TakePart.org.

1 comment:

  1. Great blog! I think it’s wonderful that you and your family are focusing on a healthier lifestyle. I’m sure Lucas will appreciate all that he learns while growing up.

    I noticed that you’re participating in Meatless Mondays, and I thought I would fill you in on another campaign here at The Monday Campaigns. The Kids Cook Monday encourages families to cook and eat together every Monday. Involving kids in the kitchen is a great way for them to learn all about the food they eat while gaining valuable skills like math and teamwork at the same time. (More info: http://www.thekidscookmonday.org)

    We’re looking for blogs and websites to do weekly The Kids Cook Monday posts, usually describing a family recipe or cooking project (like the strawberry shortcake you’re making with those beautiful strawberries!) If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please email me at thekidscookmonday@gmail.com.

    Also, be sure to check out our Facebook page and Twitter feed!

    http://twitter.com/#!/kidscookmonday
    http://www.facebook.com/KidsCookMonday?ref=ts

    Thanks!
    Shelby

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