What Are We Eating!?

BC mnowroozi from New Westminster , May 24, 2010

As time goes by, fast food has become a way of life and more and more youth are becoming lethargic, over-weight, and have lost a significant connection with food. Most teens live off a SAD diet (Standard American Diet) loaded with meats and high-fat, high-sugar products. This has caused us to lead an unconscious lifestyle in terms of school, fitness and relationships. In time, I wish for our youth to help this connection with our food resurrect. I hope that people can become mindful of the food we are putting into our bodies not only for our own health and vitality but for the environment as well. In fact, it takes three times more water for animal products to be produced than plant-based products. I frequently see my friends completely oblivious as to what they are eating when they stuff the double cheeseburger into their mouths during their temporary five minutes in heaven. I don’t intend on preaching veganism on anyone, but I do want youth in our society to take care of their bodies and attempt to phase in small initiatives towards a healthier lifestyle. Eat a meatless meal once a week, plant your own vegetable garden in the yard, cook a home-made meal instead of eating out. These attributes will not only bring back our vitality, our energy and a healthy weight but will also encourage us to maintain a green environment. When we have a strong relationship with our Earth and what grows out of it, we have a better relationship with our bodies and what goes in it. Would you rather eat something dead or something with life and vivacity?