Corn and Coal and Way Too Much Else
Animals and farms used to look like what's above. Charlotte's Web-type stuff.
But, not only are modern farms' increased efficiency almost egregiously turning our agricultural landscape into something they never were before the last couple decades, but also that eating animals and animal products isn't really as good for humans as we think.
According to the China Study, self-reportedly the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted, rates of cancer, heart disease, and type II diabetes go up with increased consumption of meat.
The China Study by T Colin Campbell and Thomas M Campbell II (Cornell Professor and his son)
recommended by Dave Hunt (aka ATM)
Last night's discussion with Dave and Sam started on our way into Subway, continued through the ordering line, and finished at the dinner table.
This and some other ramblings about food, waste, and corporations came out of that conversation and a little internet research. I'm working to educate myself on the issues.
3 comments:
This just adds more reason for me not to believe anything that comes out of China, except for the adorable pandas (there the truth!)
I really enjoyed reading "Fast Food Nation" and would definitely recommend it if you're trying to educate yourself. Although it a couple years old and thus somewhat dated, the points it brings across still carry weight - the author maps changes over 40 years, and I'd say they've only accelerated in the time since publication.
It makes a strong case for changing consumer behaviour, even though it doesn't set out to do so.
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