Healthy Eating?
In spite of the overwhelming evidence that Americans are not eating
the right foods in order to keep their bodies healthy, they actually
believe they are. A recent poll indicated that while most Americans
believe they are eating at least “somewhat” healthy, they are still
consuming excess of sugar and salt; while at the same time, not meeting
the servings of daily fruits and vegetables recommended by health
officials.
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Americans think their diet healthy, poll shows
it's not
It’s not surprising that our fast-food and consumerist society
suffers greatly due to the food we eat. The soaring rates of chronic
diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease tell us of a sad
story for all of God’s Creation. Farmed animals are greatly abused, the
environment is deeply degraded, human health deteriorates, and our minds
have yet to make the connection between Faith and choice of diet. Eating
mindfully reflects God’s love for our bodies, which in our Christian
faith are the temples of the Holy Spirit.
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