Food

Those of you who know us know our commitment to changing the way we eat. First we became members of a CSA and continue to look forward to and enjoy our weekly box of fresh local organic produce every summer. Then, this past fall we decided to do the winter share of veggies from our farm. This has meant all things that grow in the earth (carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, onions, potatoes, and a couple above-ground things). We've tried lots of new recipes, and I am getting really good at peeling! Overall, it has been good and I think we will do it again next winter. Lately we have been reading a book called "Seeds of Deception" which goes into glorious gruesome detail about the science and dangers of genentically modified foods (GMOs) which we are all eating already without knowing it.

This has led us to a greater push to organics (which are GMO-free) as much as our budget can afford as well as trying to opt out of as many processed foods as possible. We are really try to take this stuff seriously (I mean, this is the health of my child we are talking about) and make changes without being paranoid or totally nuts.

I found this article on a blog over the weekend by a woman who has committed her family to fresh local food. She went gung-ho and totally purged their house of anything processed. I want to be like her, but I am not gutsy enough. For one thing, the amount of work involved when you are making everything from scratch is daunting (although she has three small boys, and she can do it). Secondly, there are things I know Kevin and I could never give up. Pizza and Taco Bell, and ketchup will always have a place in my fridge - to name a few.

Oh well, we may never have a victorious food purge, but little by little we are working ourselves into a healthier way of eating. I'll just have to stop and celebrate along the way. Maybe with Taco Bell.

Here is the link to the article. It is really funny, and definitely worth reading!
Learning to Eat Without Pre-Prepared Food