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" Hunger is not a food problem"
~ Cynthia G. Creel
November 19, 2012
Thanksgiving day, oh so much in good food. Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, sweet potatoes, dressing, salad, bread and pumpkin pie, apple pie, and cherry pie. I could go on and on about Thanksgivings past. Eating, drinking with family and friends, not a better time to be had.
There was always left overs to delight the taste buds for days and left overs that went bad because we just didn't freeze it in time. It would have only taken a few minutes to add just another little step and preserve that food that were my favorites. It wasn't a time or knowledge problem that created this loss, it was an attitude problem, just like an unruly teenager, it was just too much, why bother, It's no big deal, what difference would it make.
I realize now it was more of a health issue, a sign that things were going down hill when there is no good reason not to do something except because you just don't want too enough.
It is no different in all of America when 40% of food produced being thrown out. "Even in a down economy, food is apparently still cheap and plentiful enough to waste. According to a recent estimate given on CBS This Morning (1) , Americans throw out $165 billion worth of food every year." That's 20 lb per person per month. Tons of good produce is just plowed under because the farmer had a good crop and there was extra.
There are hungry people everywhere, even those who have food. Choosing to eat junk food instead of nutritious food. People who have limited money buying $1 burger, having no money to buy any food at all or being stuck with the junkiest food of all because it is free.
The solution is obvious, we solve our attitude problem we solve a hunger problem, we solve our need to feed on junk and we solve the problem that we are too picky. Who will buy a bruised piece of fruit when they have money, other fruit to pick from and not that hungry. It can be seen in rich or poor counties all over this country.
It has never been so obvious then in Illinois. "We're in the richest county in Illinois, and yet one in five kids will go hungry sometime this year," said Pete Schaefer, who runs the Northern Illinois Food Bank.And Schaefer believes it's even more than that - that we can actually beat hunger by watching what we waste. Instead of this going to landfill it just goes to hungry neighbors."
Solving our largest problems starts with you solving your largest problems. Being proactive to change towards True Health gives a person the change in attitude that they are willing to make changes, take a few moments to create a better life for yourself and in the process be able to help others.
Hunger is a solvable problem with a country that has the food and hungry people to bring them together, healthy food vs junk food, choices of eating for pleasure vs eating for health first. All it takes is movement from a community, from each person on step at a time starting with each home, each person.
Discover a new world. Help yourself, help the world, step on to the Path of True Health and vote with your dollars to create a world you will love to live in. I do, and I like the world I am helping to create. Together we can create a better life for all to remember over their entire life time. Together we can protect what we have so we don’t need to live in a world that is second rate.
By Design ~ “Life is good By Design”
Photo creation by Cynthia G. Creel all rights reserved ©2013
This a a black walnut tree on the By Design Farm. Most wouldn't even want to touch it because it turns your hands black when you take off the outer hull. If a person has money they would rather buy them all ready hulled. If a person is hungry enough or knowledgeable enough they understand the treasure inside is worth the time and effort.
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Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of By Design or Cynthia G. Creel. Consultation of a medical professional is highly recommended before any changes are considered. This article is not saying anyone person in a leadership position is unhealthy or healthy, it is just a possibly of many and is only speaking in general terms. .Note: No company mentioned in this article is considered to serve “healthy or unhealthy” food, any examples given was only used as an example of how business works though their history and public information. The focus is only to help explain a idea. Statements and conclusions of any study authors that are presented are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Cynthia G. Creel or any means the information is published. There is no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.
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