This an excellent article on how the government "encourages" us to buy and consume certain products, not always to our benefit. The Paleo diet is mentioned as one of the healthier ways to eat although the article is not written to promote Paleo eating.Check it out, if for no other reason, to see how the government orchestrates what is promoted and produced in the United States.
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Great article. I will be posting it on my blog as well. The other day switching channels I came across a documentary "Killer At Large." The documentary takes a look at many causes of obesity including the toxic food environment, the problems with school lunches and vending machines and the impact food lobbyists have on determining government policies. It also includes stories about young people who've had gastric bypass surgery or liposuction. Plus, there are interviews with dozens of people who have tried to bring attention to the obesity problem including former president Bill Clinton, Kelly Brownell of Yale University and consumer advocate Margo Wootan of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. I highly recommend it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carmen-I will check it out, thanks for the suggestion!
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