Lillian Boatwright
English 101
There are many health conscientious people who are looking for ways to eat healthier, but go into despair because of their limited budget. This kind of mindset can hinder them from achieving this goal of a healthier lifestyle. Despite one’s economical status, there are still several ways individuals can afford the healthier food groups they yearn to have. The first plan consumers should consider is to budget. The next would be for individuals to shop at different supermarkets for bargains. Lastly, consumers should plan their meals.
Budgeting would be the most challenging part of this plan because people would probably think, “There goes my lifestyle of fun and entertainment”. This goal is to consider where people can nip-tuck in certain areas to free-up extra cash to have for that enjoyable healthy lifestyle. One way to cut back on spending and have extra funds to eat healthy is to spend smart. People should consider shopping at exclusive neighborhood’s thrift shops. These shops carry an array of items such as shoes, clothing, purses, jewelry, accessories, and furniture. The items sold in these stores are amazingly priced for a bargaining deal, and some of the items are new. By shopping at the thrift shops, people can save extra money and make use of it for buying healthy foods.
The next plan would involve individuals to shop around at different supermarkets for bargains. There are many supermarkets people can shop at and save money. If some people are considering only interested in organic foods, they should try going to WholeFoods, or a Farmer’s Market. The prices may be expensive, but shopping around for a better deal will save people money in the long run. Supermarkets also have coupons in their flyers which consumers can save extra funds. Consumers can search online to find website that also offer additional coupons. This will free up extra cash for consumers to buy the foods that they like without feeling restrictive.
Lastly, people should plan their meals. Individuals should list the different types of food groups they like. When considering buying fruits, organic does not always have to be the first choice. People who are concerned about pesticides should eat fruits with a thicker peel and safe to eat such as pineapples, grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, and watermelons, kiwi, and papaya. Consumers can search also online to find out which food groups they don’t have to purchase organic. People who eat chicken, fish, and red meat may want to consider buying organic. If an individual is a meat eater, they should consider consuming four to five days a week and the next two days fruits and vegetables.
People can enjoy eating healthier regardless of their income. The most important part in achieving this lifestyle is to set realistic goals. Individuals should know their budget, bargain hunt for sales at the supermarkets and make a list of the foods they enjoy eating. Money should not be an issue for not eating healthy. Consumers will benefit at the end.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Blooger Essay# 1, Our Nation's Food Supply
Lillian Boatwright
English 101, Section 0781
March 12, 2010
Blog # 1
The Naked Truth About Our Nation’s Food Industry
After watching the documentary movie Food, Inc. - directed by Robert Kenner, I was astonished to learn that our nation’s food supply was governed by greedy and heartless food companies. This movie was an eye-opener on how our homeland food is produced and, how these companies made a huge profit at the expense of our health. Listening to the countless stories, just to name a couple, such as a family whose diet consisted of the “Dollar Menu” at a fast-food establishment, and a farmer who worked for the Perdue meat company-later lost her contract with them, was attention-grabbing.
The Perdue Company has given many of us Americans a falsifying image about their meat products. On their meat labels read: Always Fresh and All Natural, A Family Commitment to Quality Since 1920. It was very interesting to learn about how Perdue’s chickens are really raised. One of a Perdue’s farmer, who is now no longer contracted with them, has unfolded her story about the thriving meat company. Perdue’s chickens were raised in an old style farm houses with open windows, unlike Tyson’s chicken where they rarely see light of day, in contaminated environment. They are kept similar to an assembly line in a factory, breathing in dust from everywhere, and resting in their feces. Some of the chickens growths were stunted because of the chemicals they were fed. And regardless of how sick the chickens were, they still went out for processing. And because she chose to raise the chickens in the open window house and, not adopting to Tyson’s method, her contracted was cancelled.
I must admit that I have experienced first- hand what is was like to eat at fast-food establishments ordering only the inexpensive meals. Listening to the story of a family whose diet consisted sometimes from the “Dollar Menu” at a certain fast -food restaurant was heartbreaking. This family was under the impression that the foods they consumed from Burger King were healthy. When they realized the dangers which lurked in their foods, they tried to change their eating habits. But to no avail, the food prices for vegetables and fruits were too expensive for them to afford. They also had another dilemma to deal with; the husband had diabetes. His medications were expensive and, living on a low income was rough. So it’s no surprise why they were simple left with no choice but to eat unhealthy.
The movie Food, Inc. really had exposed the food companies, the government leaders, and the government’s regulatory agencies about their misleading practices. Unfortunately, peoples’ livelihood and health were affected by the greed of such companies. In learning what the food companies’ tactics are - selling us unhealthy foods and profiting from it, I will try to make better choices in the foods that I eat. It can be costly to eat healthy. Also, I will become educated about our nation’s food supply buy reading nutrition books other informative resources. I’m going to inform my family and friends about the naked truth regarding our food supply, so they can make sound decisions in the foods they eat.
English 101, Section 0781
March 12, 2010
Blog # 1
The Naked Truth About Our Nation’s Food Industry
After watching the documentary movie Food, Inc. - directed by Robert Kenner, I was astonished to learn that our nation’s food supply was governed by greedy and heartless food companies. This movie was an eye-opener on how our homeland food is produced and, how these companies made a huge profit at the expense of our health. Listening to the countless stories, just to name a couple, such as a family whose diet consisted of the “Dollar Menu” at a fast-food establishment, and a farmer who worked for the Perdue meat company-later lost her contract with them, was attention-grabbing.
The Perdue Company has given many of us Americans a falsifying image about their meat products. On their meat labels read: Always Fresh and All Natural, A Family Commitment to Quality Since 1920. It was very interesting to learn about how Perdue’s chickens are really raised. One of a Perdue’s farmer, who is now no longer contracted with them, has unfolded her story about the thriving meat company. Perdue’s chickens were raised in an old style farm houses with open windows, unlike Tyson’s chicken where they rarely see light of day, in contaminated environment. They are kept similar to an assembly line in a factory, breathing in dust from everywhere, and resting in their feces. Some of the chickens growths were stunted because of the chemicals they were fed. And regardless of how sick the chickens were, they still went out for processing. And because she chose to raise the chickens in the open window house and, not adopting to Tyson’s method, her contracted was cancelled.
I must admit that I have experienced first- hand what is was like to eat at fast-food establishments ordering only the inexpensive meals. Listening to the story of a family whose diet consisted sometimes from the “Dollar Menu” at a certain fast -food restaurant was heartbreaking. This family was under the impression that the foods they consumed from Burger King were healthy. When they realized the dangers which lurked in their foods, they tried to change their eating habits. But to no avail, the food prices for vegetables and fruits were too expensive for them to afford. They also had another dilemma to deal with; the husband had diabetes. His medications were expensive and, living on a low income was rough. So it’s no surprise why they were simple left with no choice but to eat unhealthy.
The movie Food, Inc. really had exposed the food companies, the government leaders, and the government’s regulatory agencies about their misleading practices. Unfortunately, peoples’ livelihood and health were affected by the greed of such companies. In learning what the food companies’ tactics are - selling us unhealthy foods and profiting from it, I will try to make better choices in the foods that I eat. It can be costly to eat healthy. Also, I will become educated about our nation’s food supply buy reading nutrition books other informative resources. I’m going to inform my family and friends about the naked truth regarding our food supply, so they can make sound decisions in the foods they eat.
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