Is the answer to happiness actually hidden in the food that we consume, each and every day?

Posted by: Rainbow

15th Jun 2011 12:16pm

Whilst many health authorities preach the benefits of consuming an organic diet, practically speaking, this just isn't an option for many households with prices being exceedingly higher than that of standard produce. It seems people these days wouldn't falter at getting a loan for a fancy car, new boat or a huge TV, yet when it comes to fuel for the body, spending more money on a higher quality of produce just doesn’t appeal. Is there not a direct relationship between food and our mood? If we eat well, we feel well, right? By introducing this simple concept into our lives, surely we’ll have more energy, a positive outlook and new found tools to assist our brains in working more efficiently and productively. In turn, this will enable us to make more money, thus allowing us to buy the big cars and the new boats! Is it a catch 22? Perhaps we have it all wrong…

Frank Yates

15th Jun 2011 11:20pm

Hi guy's, I am 51 years young. My wife & I eat whole simple foods like Butter, Full cream milk, meat with Fat attached, (before cooking) plus, We drink a glass or 2 of red wine a night. I have had 3 day of sickies in the last 25 years. Our Cholesterol is spot on. Sure we weigh a bit more than we should by a couple of Kilos, But Good food with plenty of Vegies and fresh fruit and clean water (not bottled stuff) equal a healthy body and mind. Coupled with a busy work and social life schedule works for us. Stay away from fast foods & processed muck & you cannot go far wrong. As for this Organic crap, fresh is often the best, where ever it comes from. If you want to pay a heavier price for an organic label...Your choice. As long as it passes the Australian testing, some imports do not.

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