Food Inc

stroutman81

I watched this last night. I've had many folks talk to me about it plus I knew a bit of it was going on. But it is an eye-opener regardless. How many of you have seen it? I know Sarah has. What are your thoughts, in general?

I know I'm happy I buy most of my stuff locally. And damn does it piss me off at biased government in action.

apehead1

I just watched the trailer, so I'm getting the movie today to watch

dumb_blondes_rock

I love this movie, and I as well was PISSED at the government after watching it. Especially since I just found out the eggs my dad bought are being recalled because of salmanilla....

PattyTheUndefeated

I've gone vegetarian since watching that movie (no kidding). It was the most revolting, eye-opening movie I have ever watched. I thought living in Canada would be slightly better, but after extensive googling the conditions on farms/coops/slaughterhouses are the same if not worse.

It's ridiculous on SO many levels. If you enjoyed Food Inc., I highly recomment that you and any one else watch Earthling, it's narrated by Joaquin Pheonix and addresses meat/poultry/beef/fish specifically. That movie left me completely astonished that people can get away with doing these things to our food source.

stroutman81

I've gone vegetarian since watching that movie (no kidding). It was the most revolting, eye-opening movie I have ever watched. I thought living in Canada would be slightly better, but after extensive googling the conditions on farms/coops/slaughterhouses are the same if not worse.

Ya know, I was wondering how many folks would give up meat after watching this movie.

Personally, I'm okay with eating meat. But I'm not okay with eating meat from abused and tainted animals. Which is why I buy locally. But that's easy for me since I live near many farms here in Pennsylvania.

It truly is one of the major disappointments of our society, in my opinion.

bennettv

I watched Food Inc with my whole family (4 and 6-year old included). We've been getting our meat from a local farm for a few years now, but since watching the movie we've been much pickier about the restaurants we eat at. The amazing thing is the kids don't even ask why. Each time we pass a McDonald's they say, I'm glad we don't put that stuff in our bodies. Because of a variety of dietary restrictions it's not feasible for us to become vegetarian, but knowing our meat comes from humane sources sure feels good. We often eat vegetarian when we go out to eat.

stroutman81

I watched Food Inc with my whole family (4 and 6-year old included). We've been getting our meat from a local farm for a few years now, but since watching the movie we've been much pickier about the restaurants we eat at. The amazing thing is the kids don't even ask why. Each time we pass a McDonald's they say, I'm glad we don't put that stuff in our bodies. Because of a variety of dietary restrictions it's not feasible for us to become vegetarian, but knowing our meat comes from humane sources sure feels good. We often eat vegetarian when we go out to eat.

I think that's awesome. The biggest message is we vote with our dollars and if we can increase the awareness of these issues in our youth, we're shaping a brighter future for our society, our land, our environment and our animals.

stormieweather

I watched it.
I was raised a vegetarian. My mother took me to a slaughterhouse when I was about 8 yrs old, to firmly imprint the no meat idea on my mind :grumble: . It worked for a while, but then I began eating meat when I was about 18yrs old. My biggest issue with the meat/dairy industry is the mistreatment of animals and the hormones and antibiotics they give them to force "healthiness". In the last year, I've switched to free-range, cage-free, humanely grown, all natural, raised without hormones and antibiotics eggs, dairy, poultry and beef. All my meat must be nitrite free as well. It's very, VERY expensive but I think it's worth it.

VAbreeze

Yes, I've watched some of it (which is posted on You Tube) & when my daughter comes home in September, she purchased the DVD & we're going to watch it. One of her professors at Chiropractic college told her about it (he teaches nutrition, etc.). I've had a somewhat sensative digestive system since I was 10 (& I'm 50), so I've never been one to really be able to eat the really greasy stuff & certain other foods. My daughter got ill when she was 18 w/U.C. & I became even more consciencious of affects & values of food. I pretty much just eat salmon anyways these days. I've lost much desire to eat chicken, though I eat it sometimes. I eat steak once in a blue moon (last night was a blue moon..). I'm sure once I see the Food, Inc. all the way through, I'll probably really lose desire to eat chicken OR steak. it. I love to buy local produce.

ltlemermaid

I saw this movie a while back and it was a real eye opener. I didn't go vegetarain but I try to buy better foods and more local foods as well. I also avoid certain meat companies now and try to by fresh/local grass fed (just wish it wasn't so $$$ the grassfed beef is $10 a lb by me!!) etc... Its a great improvement for me and my husband, still have to master this on group trips/BBQ when everyone expects the junk!

spritie

As I was already a vegan the animal related stuff did not especially surprise me. However, the soy and corn information was also pretty concerning.

and the number of things (processed foods I know - which we already know to avoid) which contain corn products. Even random things such as xanaxth gum (very common in GF food).

Hopefully it makes people more aware of what they're consuming & where it comes from, not just in the case of animal products but also regarding processed food and even things in supermarkets, such as waxed fruit etc.

whyflysouth

saw it sometime last year. It's effect on me emotionally has somewhat calmed down, but I remember at the time being the most angry about what Monsanto has been doing w/ regards to complete take over of the seed industry. It's extremely disturbing - I actually find that part more problematic than the meat issue. Buying local meat/poultry is possible, expensive, but still accessible, buying untainted crops is much more difficult (and more expensive).

I thanked God that I was never into fast food, and for years I've been going to a traditional butcher that I can track down the source of the meat, so the movie just confirmed for me the wisdom of my deeds from beforehand. I've gotten food poisoning in January when I was in between flights and ordered a Pot Belly's tuna sandwich from w/in Midway airport, and since then I strictly avoid prepared foods - I'd rather go hungry.

Although the movie tried to end on a high note, I find that in reality, the future is bleak. Bottom line is maximizing profits, and people en masse don't think about what they're putting in their mouths.

ashtonscoggins

Loved this movie, I think everyone should know about their food. We buy it we put it in our bodies we have a right to know.