Either something is seriously wrong with our food supply, or scaring people about their food is good business. Because holy food documentaries, Batman! My eyes glaze over just looking at the list above.
I know my family needs to eat better. Sometimes, a documentary can cut you deep in the heart and make you decide with resolve, “Today is the day! Let’s do this!”
So I started watching a few. I went with the most popular one first: Food, Inc. That was a terrible idea (and I am saving why for another post). Basically, it created a war between organic and conventional farmers, and that bothered me. I don’t think one way is better than the other, I support both.
I decided to try “Forks Over Knives” next. That one was better. The facts and science was convincing. The case studies was pretty moving. But I cannot, I seriously cannot give up meat. I LOVE BACON 4 EVA.
Then I was introduced to FoodBabe and her “PSL’s are evil” and got seriously burned out by this “food is going to kill you” stuff. I just want to eat and eat well. I want to be healthy for me and my family!
I don’t know how I stumbled onto Fed Up. I think I saw an ad on Facebook (hey, those actually work!). I saw the trailer, thought it looked interesting and watched it last night.
I am converted.
FED UP DOCUMENTARY
The main subject of Fed Up – we are fat and sick and not getting better. Our kids are now suffering the same thing. We as a nation are addicted to toxic levels of sugar. I bought it on Amazon.com but you can also watch it on Netflix.
Katie Couric is the “narrator” and she moved the story along with the same speed and trustworthiness of her nightly news casts. After watching this, I am hyperaware of all the sugar I eat, my husband eats and I feed my kids.
Because of this documentary, I will no longer be advertising on Mama Dweeb for soda companies, or processed foods that cause more harm than they help. (This will be a slow process as I learn the parent companies of organic food and beverage brands I currently adore. Eventually I hope to be completely only advertising for clean, whole foods.)
Rachel will continue to provide clean, whole foods recipes for you. I’ll start pinning healthier recipes. I want to encourage you that eating foods from the earth and cutting out sugary “easy” foods is possible.
I will also post my struggles. It won’t be easy! (I will have to transition school snacks to healthier options than the “fruit” snacks and goldfish). Do you already eat this clean? Can you help me? I’ll need support, kindness and the push to keep going when I get frustrated.
I AM FED UP WITH FEEDING MY ADDICTION. I AM READY TO CHANGE.
I will have to check out Fed Up. I agree there is too much fear about food, fear will kill you too! I’m so frustrated by the people out there that are scaring people about their food. I’ve even heard of parents so fearful of giving their kids anything non organic they would rather go without fruits and veggies.
I went on a low carb, low sugar diet three years ago and lost 80lbs. I’ve gained 20 back, but its always going to be a constant fight.
We never ban any food from our house, but we watch sugar and we do everything in moderation. Moderation is so important.
I do share lots of recipes, especially super easy, just learning to cook recipes on my site. I hope that helps.
I agree – I hate fearing my food!! Wait, seriously about the organic fear? That is absurd to me. I don’t feed my kids organic food. I just don’t. I buy produce. Now, I will admit that the produce I buy at Farmer’s Markets taste SO much better because they are fresh, just picked. Can’t beat that taste.
Moderation is really important. I know sugar is addicting. I am addicted. I want to break the addiction, but I need help and support. I’m going to check out your site for sure. Thank you Pepper!