High Integrity Foods

When we fuel our bodies with high integrity foods, we plant the seeds of wellness, not only our own wellness, but also the wellness of our beloved planet.

I saw a commercial today advertising the assortment of food one can buy for 1$ at a local fastfood chain store. I was amazed at the imbalance of ecological and energy costs related to these food choices. It has been documented that 100 gallons of water are used in the production of 1 pound of beef. It is also documented that precious rain forests are razed and turned into pasture land by this same chain store. This not only destroys natural habitat, it also greatly affects the local waterways, causing pollution from animal waste and erosion from runoff of water that would have been absorbed by the native vegetation. And yet, the product of this waste and travesty costs only a few dollars at the corner store. This is such an obvious imbalance that I wonder how these megacorporations pulled off this coup.

The balance will be restored. I do not know how, when, and by whom, but I am certain that balance will return. In my ideal of a balanced food structure, fruits from trees will be the 'cheap' food, and energy/resource intensive foods like beef will be highly priced. Fruit trees continue to produce fruit for years and often decades, with little additional resource input. Currently it is quite the opposite, with avocados, persimmons, and other prized fruits costing more than that of resource intensive beef.

Still, I choose to spend my money wisely, to vote with my dollars, to vote for wellness, and to vote for organic fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and local farm raised animal products (which I will admit to consuming on a rare occasion).  It is also very empowering to grow some portion of one's food source.  When we connect with our food crops (tomato plants for example), and nurture them with our attention, we bridge the gap that normally exists with our food.  We engender a greater harmony with what fuels the body.  This in turn adds to the health vibrations of the body, which creates a positive feedback loop.  Also, take advantage of the growth of local farmer's markets.  Community empowerment begins at the level of food sovereignty.  Support these local growers with your currency, and be rewarded by increasing health and community wellness.

The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step....and balance will be restored through the actions taken by individuals and communities. Take action today, choose wisely