In America, children are bombarded with unhealthy food ads on their television screens and social media, so much so that it has led to an obesity crisis and chronic health issues. As a first-time Mom, I am mindful of all the persuasion that my daughter sees on nursery rhymes and children's television shows. Some characters are compulsive cookie eaters, and some songs praise eating ice cream, muffins, and pizza. Many parents say, "They are kids; they deserve to have the same things we had when we were kids."
Many of the people in my generation who grew up with this food advertising are dealing with being obese, have hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and elevated cholesterol. We as a society can and should do more to improve our and our children's lives.
The food and pharmaceutical industries are profiting off of our sickness. Let me explain. Food industries advertise tasty-looking foods on television with the help of an advertising psychologist specializing in the mind's inner workings to appeal to consumers and increase product sales. The camera close-up of melting cheese on the burger was for your pleasure and detriment. It makes it difficult for anyone to avoid these tempting advertisements, which is what the food industries desire. After years of eating convenient, fast foods, you are now faced with elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and possibly diabetes. With your food choices, you have to take prescription medications daily to manage your chronic illness.
Speaking the truth about the significant link to chronic disease by no means is a way to shame or be hurtful to those suffering from preventable diseases. We are all doing our best with the knowledge we have been taught from the generation before us. So, let's expand our minds: how can we improve our health regarding nutrition? The answer isn't to stop eating.
I will share some tips on improving your nutrition.
Avoid the food ads and pre-record your favorite shows so you can fast-forward through the ads.
Change your daily food routine: Start meal prepping healthy, nutrient-rich foods or make it your goal to meal prep several times days a week.
Educate yourself by reading nutritional food labels.
Practice eating Anti-inflammatory foods or a Mediterranean diet.
Make a goal to remove all junk foods from your home and only bring a small amount in during the holidays or celebration times.
Shift your mindset that junk foods are sometimes foods, not everyday food.
Practice Mindfulness Eating
From a young age, the food and pharmaceutical industries have programmed our society to consume unhealthy food, leading to an increased risk of chronic diseases. Awareness of the subliminal messages that shape your food preferences is the first step to controlling your health. If you need support creating healthy eating habits, sign up for a free, confidential Discovery Call today.
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