America's fat because of Agriculture

[elevan]

In order for this topic to continue the use of profanity and talk of PETA must stop. Please remember that ALL forum rules apply to this and every area of the forum. Thank you.

 

[stitchcounting]

In order for this topic to continue the use of profanity and talk of PETA must stop. Please remember that ALL forum rules apply to this and every area of the forum. Thank you.

Yes sorry, I just saw your message.

 

[PendergrassRanch]

America is not fat because of Agriculture. We (general population) are fat because we are DISCONNECTED from agriculture.

The overly processed foods that don't resemble real food is the issue. Our food choices and where we source our food is the issue. Agriculture is surely not the problem. The problem lies in the ignorance of the population about where their food comes from and what is truly healthy.

FWIW I don't know any paleo people who are against farming...? Most are farmers, gardeners or people who are careful about where they source their foods. They buy locally. I know a TON of paleo/vegan/vegetarians. I am in the process of moving towards paleo myself due to an autoimmune disease I was recently diagnosed with.

In addition, there is all kind of stupid junk posted online. I wouldn't base my thoughts off of this one poorly presented poster.

 

[stitchcounting]

America is not fat because of Agriculture. We (general population) are fat because we are DISCONNECTED from agriculture.

The overly processed foods that don't resemble real food is the issue. Our food choices and where we source our food is the issue. Agriculture is surely not the problem. The problem lies in the ignorance of the population about where their food comes from and what is truly healthy.

OMG YESSSS! i've forgot about that. especially here in MANHATTAN people for the most part are disconnected from where their food comes from.
Just the other day my sister and i passed by a live meat market and she said because they kill the animal around people and we see their blood, "places like theses should be illegal". i then went on a rant on where would her chicken she 'needs' in every meal would come from?

 

[PendergrassRanch]

America is not fat because of Agriculture. We (general population) are fat because we are DISCONNECTED from agriculture.

The overly processed foods that don't resemble real food is the issue. Our food choices and where we source our food is the issue. Agriculture is surely not the problem. The problem lies in the ignorance of the population about where their food comes from and what is truly healthy.

OMG YESSSS! i've forgot about that. especially here in MANHATTAN people for the most part are disconnected from where their food comes from.
Just the other day my sister and i passed by a live meat market and she said because they kill the animal around people and we see their blood, "places like theses should be illegal". i then went on a rant on where would her chicken she 'needs' in every meal would come from?

That is rediculous. I would be fascinated by that market.

I know a few people who have chickens, but don't eat their eggs. They will eat store bought eggs though. Makes ZERO sense to me.

 

[stitchcounting]

America is not fat because of Agriculture. We (general population) are fat because we are DISCONNECTED from agriculture.

The overly processed foods that don't resemble real food is the issue. Our food choices and where we source our food is the issue. Agriculture is surely not the problem. The problem lies in the ignorance of the population about where their food comes from and what is truly healthy.

OMG YESSSS! i've forgot about that. especially here in MANHATTAN people for the most part are disconnected from where their food comes from.
Just the other day my sister and i passed by a live meat market and she said because they kill the animal around people and we see their blood, "places like theses should be illegal". i then went on a rant on where would her chicken she 'needs' in every meal would come from?

That is rediculous. I would be fascinated by that market.

I know a few people who have chickens, but don't eat their eggs. They will eat store bought eggs though. Makes ZERO sense to me.

Wait what?! the market should be a lil more sanitary and i wish that people should see the animal being killed, why? to reconnect people with their meat.

 

[Cricket]

Yep, you were preaching to the (somewhat cranky!) choir, but it's probably a more diverse choir than you realize. Have you read "Omnivore's Dilemma'"? It might give you a broader insight on how many different aspects there are to both industrial and non-industrial farming. (or why mentioning the word 'organic' can be considered flaming--that was new to me!).

Good luck with your dreams! (Are you a knitter or a crocheter?)

 

[michickenwrangler]

An old farmer once said to me, "When have you seen a fat Amish person?"

OK, I did see a few Amish women who were middle-aged and no longer nubile, but they certainly weren't obese.

They farm, and their method of farming burns a lot of calories.

 

[stitchcounting]

An old farmer once said to me, "When have you seen a fat Amish person?"

OK, I did see a few Amish women who were middle-aged and no longer nubile, but they certainly weren't obese.

They farm, and their method of farming burns a lot of calories.

Ahahha

 

[stitchcounting]

Yep, you were preaching to the (somewhat cranky!) choir, but it's probably a more diverse choir than you realize. Have you read "Omnivore's Dilemma'"? It might give you a broader insight on how many different aspects there are to both industrial and non-industrial farming. (or why mentioning the word 'organic' can be considered flaming--that was new to me!).

Good luck with your dreams! (Are you a knitter or a crocheter?)

I've herd it mentioned before but I haven't read. I am a crocheter AND a knitter.