Dana's Diatribe--atical Laws

Law #1: Only eat foods your mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother would recognize as food.

This means, eat as close to nature as possible. Fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, chicken, fish, meat, and pastas, rice, and whole-wheat breads. If it looks like a neon-sign, or colors that are unnaturally “pretty,” then dearest ma or grandma, would not approve.

Law #2: Avoid foods containing High-Fructose Corn Syrup.

Read your food labels, it’s hidden in more things than you would fathom. This sweetener not only is cheap to make, and fattens the wallets of those who make it, but it also unfortunately fattens us.

Law #3: Spend more, eat less.

This means, buy quality foods. Buy fruits and vegetables, lean meats and fish. It’s worth it. Plus by eating less of it, to save a buck, you’ll help your body out too!

Law #4: Stop reading the “health” messages on packaging.

It’s all hype and advertisements to lure you in. Quit reading that sugar-laden frosted flakes will help your heart because it’s a “whole-grain” made with corn! It makes little sense! Start reading the actual food-label, and see what’s really in your food!

Law #5: Shop at the farmer’s market.

Not only is it home-grown and local, it also provides you with the most nutrient bang for your buck! Plus, it usually tastes that much better! You can also talk to the farmer who grew it and ask them about their product! What’s better than knowing where your food comes from?

Law #6: Relax, eat food, and savor it.

Besides the occasional contest, eating should be about tasting your food, enjoying its textures and flavors, and allowing it to recall memories of place visited long ago, childhood memories, or other lovely experiences.

adapted from an article I read in "Time Magazine"