How often have we seen this happen...take this pill, don't take this pill...eat this food, don't eat this food...don't do this exercise, better start doing this exercise...Is it any wonder that all of us are confused by what we see in the media?
I'm no different than any one else and I find the many mixed messages sometimes frustrating and annoying. So, I have come up with a solution that works for me and offer it to you! It is, simply, to ask the question "Does that make sense?". My daughter (the music teacher) is the one who introduced me to that simple question; it is one that she taught my granddaughter to use when she was struggling with math. Very simply, look at the formula/issue/report and ask yourself "Does this make sense?"
Let's look at an example. Recent reports have stated that eating beef may increase the chance of getting cancer (enter "eating beef and cancer" in your search engine and see what comes up!). Honestly, that does not make sense to me. After all, humans have been eating beef for centuries and it does not make sense that it has suddenly become toxic to us. However, if the reports are accurate, then what has caused the sudden change?
Here's my take on this and what I believe has caused the change. A very large part of our food supply no longer comes from family owned farms; food is now big business and the process of raising cattle is no exception. They are fed food that is not natural to them (grain instead of grass), they are pumped full of hormones, antibiotics and who knows what else, they don't get to wander in pasture, and they are stressed. Hmm, maybe that beef is not so good for us...
My solution? Eat beef that has been naturally raised! It is amazing how good pastured, also known as grassfed, beef tastes and yes, it is actually good for us. It is interesting that when food tastes really good that we are satisfied with smaller servings, and I certainly find that to be the case with pastured beef (and dark chocolate...)
I buy mine from West Wind Farm (www.westwindfarm.biz), a family-owned farm that is located in West Virginia. If you happen to live in the Washington, DC / Baltimore MD area, they deliver locally; unfortunately, they do not ship. However, there are sources available all over the country and I encourage you to search them out. A good resource is www.eatwild.com; you can also enter "grassfed beef" in your search engine and explore what comes up.
Does this make sense? What a great question!
I wish you peace, wellness and abundant blessings,
Jana
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