Food Inc. Documentary

It's a great show, I think they should show it in schools.

My Nutrition Prof. showed it in our class a couple of weeks ago, I was shocked and saddened by the monopoly our food industry in this country has become, by the mistreatment of both animals and farmers and an almost complete disregard for the health and safety of the public through regulations of factory farming. I remember when that little boy died, it was on the news, but I had no idea what his mother had been through since trying to crack down on those food safety issues. I agree that they should show it in highschool health or something.

Here is a link to the post I started the first night it appeared on POV on PBS network:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/92563-food-inc-the-movie-an-eye-opener?hl=Food,+Inc#posts-1282813

I watched it in my Anthropology class and it really opened my eyes. I almost got up and walked out a few times because it made me so upset, but I knew I needed to keep watching to learn the truth. It's not always easy but it's worth knowing. We need to make an effort - even if its the tiniest - to become more self-sufficient and to pass this information to others.

Take baby steps. Start by using more fresh veggies in your menu; figure out 2 items of processed food that you can live without and don't buy them any more. Take a look around your area to figure out where you can get organically grown produce, and meat and poultry from outside the "Food, Inc" supply system, or consider getting your protein from non-animal sources.

If you have family members who balk at a dietary change, find ways to make change in such a way that they won't notice, or come up with options that taste similar to what they are used to but adhere to your newfound convictions. Good luck.

I just watched it. Holy crap! They have basically concentration camps for cows! I am going to go vegetarian. After watching that, I don't think I could eat another piece of beef or chicken.