EXCELLENT point

people need to stop and think about how long people lived when there wasn't anything processed and compare it to now

shit, most of US could be living til we are 115 by the time we get up there...right now you can look around and see 105 year olds on tv acting like they are 80...name one period in time where that was happening as much as it is now

Again most of that is attributed to better medicines, technology, diagnosis, and education - not to current versus previous sanitary conditions.

Not in no way saying that we do not have more comfort in today's times. Our lives are indeed better in many ways. I am actually pro advancement and technology. I just wrote this after thinking about it all and how we became afraid of our own shadows and the idea that everything around you is trying to kill you if you do not sanitize it.

I am positive many people just make up allergies. Before anyone jumps my ass though, yes I know they are people with real allergies and they are very serious. Just saying odds are you not allergic to potatoes if french fries are ok but a baked potato is not. Nor are you allergic to ketchup but not cocktail sauce. Another example is someone who is ok with eggs, olive oil, lemons, salt and pepper - yet claims an allergy to mayo.

it could be said that was due to lack of quality medical care too

I have not been to the doctor in over 20 years for any ailments, nor have I taken ANY medications, and I am in perfect health...yet, I eat all processed and "junk" foods

Great for you.
I was not saying processed foods = bad health. I to eat junk food and processed foods. I am not saying that they are super evil or something one needs to avoid at all costs. My pantry is loaded with canned foods. I was saying that I feel that early on when processed foods became a mainstay it sort of changed the way people thought and that in turn caused more and more people to become paranoid about germs and bacteria. That also some germs and bacteria are indeed good for you and if everyone is busy killing every single one around them there were bound to be some consequences.

Honestly my only real issue with many processed foods as of late just has been the addition of so many sweeteners such as HFCS.

HFCS is good in moderation. Commercials tell me that so i know it's true.

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Very interesting. What are some of the specific pre-packaged and processed foods you have cut out of your diet?

What's a typical meal for you now?

I am trying to improve my diet and would love meal suggestions.

i got to see that king corn it looks good

I lived for 2 years in Slovakia and Czech Republic in late 90’s. After I’ve returned back to Canada, I could not believe how bland the fruit we eat here tastes. I also forgot that such things as peanut or shellfish allergies exist. I don’t know what it’s like there now, but I don’t think it’s anywhere as bad as it’s here. They sell us seedless fruit here – fruit that is supposed to have seed. They sell us big plump vegetables that never seem to rot. It’s really frightening how fucked up food industry in North America is.

I make sure food I eat is clean, healthy and no to much processed food.

The summer of 2001 was "the summer of the shark" but not really different than any other year. Just before 9/11 there was nothing but shark attacks all summer. God damn.

My grandma used to say "don't worry about a little muck, you have to eat a ton of shit before you die" - theres very very little in the average household that would do anyone the vaguest bit of harm if consumed.

Consuming large amounts of HFCS from childhood through adulthood will, almost without question, seriously fuck your health. Drinking one can of coca-cola won't hurt you. It's the cumulative affect of years of what really amounts to abuse of your body. Just like smoking one cigarette isn't going to hurt you, but smoking for 10 or 20+ years WILL.

Super size me was great so I guess I should watch King Corn:winkwink:

Most processed food is terrible for you