What Michael Pollan Hasn't Told You About Food

What Michael Pollan Hasn't Told You About Food

This represents all that is wrong with our food culture today. This is a four page article and I encourage you to take the time to read it. It outlines why our culture is so unhealthy. It isn't due to a conscientious choice, we have been had by a corrupt food system!

Its the exact reason that all the food that is good for you costs more than the bad food for you. Only the better off can eat food that is good for you all the time. It is frustrating to read how much of a disadvantage we are at in this battle for our health.

Beef Enchilada's

Well, not really beef. I used the Morning Star 'ground beef' to make them. They tasted almost like the real thing. I made them too spicy for the rest of the family, like usual. But I loved them. I still use regular cheese because I can't seem to give that up. An odd thing has been happening for a while now. I am starting to really hate non-fresh veggies and fruits. Canned fruit, bagged veggies, I really don't like them any more. I really prefer fresh for all meals.

I wanted to start a garden but I just haven't had time. I am hoping to start one in the next week or too. As well, I want to plant some flowers in the front yard. I am just going to get one of those roll out mats with flower seeds in it. That should cut my time down dramatically while improving the look of the front yard. Starting that garden will be much harder. But I really need some fresh veggies on hand at all times, and I will save money growing them my self. I just don't know if I have time for the up keep.

When will the cravings stop?

I had thought I was done with the craving of meat. It has been five months since I changed my life style. I haven't been sick enough to take any over the counter meds, and I weigh below three hundred pounds for the first time in many years, and my body aches from being over weight are starting to subside. In addition, I am starting to build muscle mass and strengthen my bad back and shoulders, making me feel better over all. There hasn't been a single drawback to being a vegetarian.

But yet, I am still craving meat for some reason off and on. The other day I was really craving something hearty and meaty. Lucky for me I found a couple frozen meals of veggie meat loaf and veggie Salisbury steak. Those helped to satisfy me, but in no way is a substitute for a big greasy cheese burger. I am not going to eat meat ever again, but I really just want the cravings to go away. After thirty years of eating meat, I guess I expect to much for it to go away in less than six months to a year.

But I will keep on. As of right now, I haven't been able to push to be a vegan. But I have switched to eggs that are from free range, uncaged chickens and are organic. They are allot more expensive, but I feel better about it. I also try to by organic milk. Maybe some day I can finish the switch. But right now, its baby steps. Still craving meat, I just can't handle the cravings I get for real cheese and real tasting milk at the same time.