Last night I watched the documentary movie Food Inc. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend you do.  It's really not filled with graphic scenes of cruelty to animals.  It's about us, what we eat, how we've been fooled and how much power just a few giant corporations have over our government, our farmers and our environment.

We have the power to change what is happening to our health and the health of our children.  We have the power to affect the global food crisis.

That said.. I don't think I can afford to buy organic everything right now. Lots of people are on a tight budget.  But I can go to local farmers markets and buy a few things that are in season and grown locally.  I can make the effort to buy organically raised meat for one meal a week at least. I can start with a small change in my shopping habits and maybe, if enough others do the same, together we can make a huge difference.

As women, mothers, wives, we are the ones making the majority of the food buying decisions.  We are uniquely placed to effect change because each time we say no to hormone and chemical laden food products, we are supporting farmers who want to give us quality, safe, natural food in our supermarkets.

We don't have to protest-march.  We don't have to write letters to congress.  We don't have to make vast sweeping changes in our lives.  All we have to do is change a little of our grocery list each week.

I'm not one for soap-box preaching but I do care about the health of my children and future grandchildren.  I do care about a sustainable food supply for the world that doesn't destroy the environment.

Please watch Food Inc if you haven't already (Netflix has it as an instant download).  At least be informed about what you're eating and feeding to your family.  Find out what the food corporations are desperately trying to hide from you, then make your own choice.

Helen