Yes, We Really Are What We Eat
That's the bad news. The good: We can make changes
Does the government's certified organic label mean anything?
The organic label assures you that no pesticides and no chemical fertilizer were used in growing the food. The organic standards are very clear, and for what they are, they are followed. The question is whether you think those rules are adequate, and that's when you get into serious issues about lifestyle and values. For example, organic milk comes from cows that must have access to the outdoors, but it doesn't mean they have to be outdoors.
What's your eating philosophy?
You really want people to explore the full range of flavors and textures in food and have that as part of their sensual experience--while they're taking care of their nutritional needs. My attitude towards nutrition is that it's perfectly possible to eat healthfully with a lot of different kinds of foods in a lot of different kinds of ways. I eat junk food; I eat candy; I have dessert. I just don't overdo it. It's just hard not to overdo it when you live in a society where there's a 2,000-calorie piece of pizza.
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