Not only are the foods you're eating nutritionally unsound, but the number of food-related illnesses and deaths are increasing The FDA claims that food poisoning, listeriosis, hepatitis, colitis haemorrhagic and a number of other food-borne diseases are killing 13 men, women and children per day.
It is regrettable that this is happening in our country every day in this day and age.
Children, the elderly and anyone with a weakened immune system are most at risk; However most of the above diseases are of great risk to us all. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that approximately 76 million people in the United States suffer food diseases annually, 300000 are hospitalized and 5000 die. According to the CDC, children under 4 years old are most foods enojadas than in any other age group, but adults over 50 years suffer more hospitalizations and death as a result of infections related to food.
Recoveries of food and food related illnesses and deaths have increased throughout the country. Food is designed to nourish our bodies. our food safety system needs to be reinvented to meet the needs of today. It is time to rethink what we're doing and understand why the current system is not functioning.
The New York Times recently quoted Dr. David Acheson, Deputy Commissioner for foods on the FDA to say "the system needs to be modernised to address the challenges and changes of globalization of the food supply and distribution chains and quick" Dr. Stephen Sundlof (Director of the Agency's food Centre) stated "how to get supply chains more and more opportunities maishá to introduce contaminants that have an effect on public health. "
Given the variety of food that we have at our disposal is wonderful, but the truth is that we have gotten spoiled. It used to be that if it doesn't grow it or couldn't buy it locally you did without it. We are not prepared to do that now. We are not prepared to make sacrifices to help ourselves, our communities, our environment and our economy. We are an instant gratification, quick solution, feels good society but at what cost? You can change some of these, but only if you are willing to be part of the solution.
Eat and buy locally grown food and relief will ensure safe food. The reason of local foods will be by far the most secure is because they are feeding these foods for their own families. Organic meat, fruit, vegetables, herbs, wine etc can be found closer than you think Here are 5 helpful tips to help you live longer, healthier and safer
1. plant a garden-you can build a garden no matter how large or small, an area you have. Cinder block of gardening produces the best harvests, uses the least amount of tools and can be used in virtually any area of the size, in almost all conditions. Buy blocks of grey to adjust the area that you will use, mix a solo "without fail" and problems of drainage away-no, there are no weeds, no failure of plants. Gardens are traditional but take too much work, weeding, fertilizing, tilling etc. There are also container gardening, excellent for small areas (even residents of apartment). Any container style or size, you may think will work. You only need to adjust each container that you use to be friendly plant. Drainage, soil moisture levels etc. everything has to be watched closely and adjusted regularly until you find what works best.
2. buy locally grown food store in their local farmers markets, food co-op, shed or health food store. Ask where your food was grown and is free of pesticides. You may not even realize how many farmers are within 100 miles of your home. Do your homework, they are out there. I guarantee it.
3. join you don't have a lot of time or space to plant their own, or would share a little of gardening experience, join or start a co-op. cooperatives are great because it is a project of community that you can participate and benefit.
4. reading labels-The little stickers on each piece of fruit and vegetables you buy tells you exactly where it came from and how it was grown. Labels with four digits indicate conventionally grown food (pesticides). Labels with five digits starting with an 8 indicates that the food is genetically modified (stay away from these at any cost Genetically modified organisms are by far the worst foods to consume). Labels with five digits starting with a 9 indicates that organically grown foods are (without the use of pesticides).
5. educate yourself subscribe newsletters community. Know where and how their food is grown. Buy locally grown food within a radius of 100 miles of your home. Share your knowledge and nothing when it comes to ask questions or express your concerns about the food you and your family will be eating.
Be aware of the dangers that inhabit their lockers, refrigerators, lunch boxes and grocery stores Plant a garden and grow your own, otherwise buy fresh, buy local, buy organic
