Why are we so obsessed with food and waist? This question, and so on. D. They constantly leave me with many theories or reasons why there are so many women in the United States and in the West as a whole (and to a lesser extent in other parts of the world) who seem to be both food and waist. Why the constant battle with our food? As a fitness and health strategist with a background in biological anthropology, I cannot help but wander if something more complex and culturally relevant plays in this madness, and I dare say misconceptions based on disinformation ,
This problem is largely related to the highly uneducated and misinformed public as to which components are the main “good” nutrients and a lot of misinformation that is controlled by a large segment of the media, as well as fast and processed food industry. In addition, our food policy and regulatory agencies (for example, FDA, USDA, etc.) were unable to demonstrate leadership in this area. Let us become real with ourselves, our food choices are also (and in some cases large) due to factors other than the main hunger (i.e., “I'm hungry, so I eat”).
The point here is that individuality, taste, culture, habits and the environment, etc. Play a crucial role in the choice of food, and, in addition, to the current food-related epidemic (obesity, heart disease, etc.) D.) We are faced with both local and national levels. First, let us go back to the basics of why we should eat at all. we need to eat and drink (water, the most fundamental) to live; food equals fuel for everyday life-supporting functions of the body at the chemical, cellular and systemic levels.
After this, there is no physical reason (technically speaking) why we should eat, except to maintain life. What I'm leading here is that outside the food, so that the body works at an optimal level (regardless of age, for example), there is no real there is a reason for something beyond what is necessary to maintain a “healthy body.” So why do we do what we do? Why are we so unwell in terms of what we eat and how does this translate into our current health problems? Although I do not pretend to adhere to all the answers to what may require complex decisions, I believe that the informed public is healthy and empowered.
The fact is, a large agribusiness and packaged food industry argue that it is “expensive” and “unsustainable” to buy local and organic food; that there is no “real” difference (in terms of content or quality of nutrition) between organic products and traditionally grown products. In addition, they often point to “studies” that support their requirements. Nevertheless, there is a growing number of objective studies that not only take into account these statements, but also represent a number of myths about the benefits of organic consumption compared with traditionally grown foods, food additives (that is, dyes in processed foods, etc. D.), and therefore forward.
As a greedy food lover and someone who wants to know that my food, the fact remains that it is in my interest (as well as the interest of my family, community, and environment) that I educate myself and others in relation to the food production system. What for? Food is life, and we live in an era when unstable and unhealthy industrial, as well as food production systems affect both our health and the environment. In addition, if we expect that in the future we will live on the planet, we necessity require much more than ourselves and the industries we choose to participate. So what does this mean? Simply put, it is impossible to make the necessary changes to improve human health and the environment if we do not know about both the processes and the mechanisms that adversely affect us.
As for the fixation of the waist? I believe that this is a distraction from the real problems associated with our health; a symptom of a problem that is more complicated than we, as individuals (especially women) or a nation, are ready to address. Our health care system is at the bottom of industrialized countries, in addition to the fact that government segments that are responsible for ensuring public health, safety, and our food production systems are heavily underfunded (and remain under threat from lawmakers, etc.) d). Unfortunately, this is not a problem. Mis information and Mis education is widespread in the media since " infotainment " more likely than " Information “Are served daily for everyone to see.
If for no other reason than protecting our lives and the lives of our loved ones, the community and the environment, "we" must become educated and active when it comes to our health and wellness. Diet breakdown, shopping at Whole Foods, etc. not going to do the work and also not someone else's perception Beauty helps women and girls to develop a healthy self.
I literally lost the amount counter fitness gadgets, shaking for weight loss and others useful What-ma-call him circulating in the market. Most of these gadgets are more successful in parting with your money than giving you any real long-term success. Although the public plays a certain role (self-defense, personal research, etc.) In relation to its public health, the current dynamics and processing of misinformation do not favor the general public. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but we must be prepared and intend to participate in our food production systems (that is, to get an education about where our food comes from, what is in it, or what is added to it, etc.) and also plays an active role in changing policies that shape both our health systems and food production systems.
