Wow, we had some great responses to yesterday's question, "If you were in charge of fixing America's nutrition/food problems, what would be your most creative idea OR first problem tackled and how?".
Jacqueline made a great point about buying local. Farmers benefit, customers benefit from fresher foods, and the environment benefits from less fossil fuels used to get food across countries.
Jennifer's perspective was one of dismantling the power of the big, marketing guys to keep kids from learning the wrong things about nutrition. Phoebe took the same tack with kids, but in introducing nutrition early on in schools.
All great response and all things that need to be done. However, I must say, Phoebe's comment about jaw wiring made me laugh (PC it is not) and I do like the idea of teaching kids about nutrition early on. They're the next generation and obesity is already an issue, so it seems like a good way to reverse that. Of course, environmental changes like marketing would help, and making more fresh foods locally available. But Phoebe wins the Nutrition Action subscription! Please send me your address when you have a chance.
QUESTION #3
The prize is Real Housewives Bethenny Frankel's Naturally Thin book. I love this book because it doesn't make you follow a hardcore diet. I followed her advice before I went to Hawaii last year, and lost 5 pounds eating whatever I wanted and enjoying cocktails most nights. It's all about perspective, portioning, and attitude.
So here's the question that EVERYONE can answer:
What do you like most about this blog and what would you like to see more of?
I'll pick randomly from responses, so get your comments in! Contest ends by NOON tomorrow.
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Hi, I really like the honest articles. There is so much confusion about fitness, especially because of supplement companies and marketers that want us to buy their products. It's nice that you are helping separate truth from fiction.
ReplyDeleteMaybe add some recipes and exercise of the day--things we can use immediately!
Thanks!
Hi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteNice job on the blog! Great articles. I agree--more on recipes and exercises. Maybe video?
Christine
Yay! You both get copies. Thanks for the input and for reading.
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P.S. Please email me your address.
I know I'm too late to get in on the prize, but I agree with both Mindy and Christine. The recipes are really fantastic. It's great to know that someone who "knows their stuff" is selecting healthy meals for me!
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