Sugar: The Bitter Truth

There's no doubt that eating raw plant based foods is ideal but I have a caveat. I'll eat fruit and raw veges all day long as long as the Monsantos and others of this world aren't allowed to genetically modify anymore fruits, veges. Virtually all of the corn crop, zucchini and papaya crops have been fooled with. You honestly think these idiots are going to stop there. I eat a boatload of fruit and some fresh veges, so I want to eat stuff that is organic or is at least sourced from legit growers.
But corporate pressure is trying to change things. It's a mess.
And we have corrupt politicians who are in bed with these folks. That's why we still don't have labeling stating that this food/ product is GMO or not. We've let just a few powerful companies control the majority of the food supply and it's all about greed and control. Their excuse for not labeling is that it will "confuse" the public.....oh really?? They must be talking about the dumb and dumber program.
We, the people can decide for ourselves what we need to do to have freedom of choice and not capitulate to these bullies. And yes, the farm subsidies have to go. Another stupid Govt decision, that the EU used to do, and all it did was create excesses and mayhem.
Ive been to many countries, especially poorer ones in Europe where the quality of food is far superior to here. Fresh produce in abundance and choices. Their diet is much more flavorful and that's why obesity isn't as bigger problem as it is here.
We also have too many studies, about this, that and the other. Many contradict each other. I don't take much notice of them now. Your education should continue but the smart ones already know what to do.
We have to be careful where we shop and read the labels.
As for the Paleo diet, I'm afraid that on my travels into such places as Paris, and you witness the variety of cheeses out there. And even more astounding is the very lack of obsese people, I'm not going to give up my cheese anytime soon. Eating just plant based food can get a little tedious after a time.
But we really need to get rid of CAFOs too. Go back to being old fashioned again

 

Heck L/1 don't think you need educating as we are obviously in the same page and are passionate about nutrition but a CAFO is a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation that are situated all over the U.S. and they are one of the main food sources for the fast food industry. I guess they're looking to get consistent results for their products so say they raise chickens. Those chickens virtually never see the light of day and are confined in a small space with 1000s of other chickens til they're slaughtered for food. Many can barely walk and are fed with hormones to produce bigger breasts for instance.
On top of that, the manure they produce is toxic slurry, in vast quantities so in turn they are potentially polluting the water supply in that area.
The air in the area is thick with the smell of the pollutants. It's disgusting and many of the people who live nearby have moved out. I've gone past a big one in Liberal KS for cattle raising and there's not a blade of grass anywhere. The stench is nasty..
this is what goes on behind the scenes so this is more evidence for you to choose a plant based diet
Its a shame we have stooped to this level, but this is the reality. That's why the wife and I have invested in a small company that rears a small herd of grass fed cattle for instance so the meat is top quality and the animals are treated humanely.
As you say, the education is ongoing and it's amazing what we discover.
Good luck.

 

Thanks for the link and it's a fascinating topic not without it's critics. Unfortunately many are politically motivated and true solutions can get lost in these battles. I guess it's the vegan folks who are not in favor of such actions, plus you can't discount the corruption going on and lobbying conducted by selfish and greedy people. I'm just as concerned about the destruction of the rain forests.
But there is hope and it's folks like Alan Savory and Tasso Azevedo that stick to the task and we hope that Govts throughout the world will listen and provide the funds for solutions.
In the meantime, I've been taking your lead and eating more yogurt, the plain stuff.
However do you find it kinda boring to eat..? LOL
I'm all in favor of stuff without sugar but IMHO it needs livening up a bit.
Do you mix anything in with it? Nuts, fresh fruit, perhaps. Even organic granola?
I was thinking of using it as a base for a salad as in a dressing, maybe with cucumber.
Let me know of your ideas.
I was even thinking about making my own but if I can buy it pure, with no additives, then that should suffice.
Good luck.