Hmmm, where to start? well, I have a certain philosophy about things that is not really mainstream, hence the blog name. Well, the crux of that philosophy is the word natural. I have an evolving definition of what natural is. At first it meant just organic veggies and dairy, then it was grass fed meats and cloth diapers, then it was vinegar to clean with and ridding us of chemical laden skin care etc. I have dabbled in trying to get more items of food locally. We even moved to 39 acres in an attempt to try to live more naturally. (It was a terrible place that we chose and moved promptly back to the city).
But I continue to want to learn more. I really want to live in the way God intended. Naturally. That means no birth control, no hydrogenated oils or corn syrup, and I have been getting better. We aren't perfect, and I have mentioned my addiction to fast food. Well, I believe 100% that the reason for the addiction has nothing to do with the foods themselves but the process, chemicals, preservatives and altered things added as well as things subtracted...the nutrition! All in the name of "progress".
Anyway, I have been developing a sense of despair about being able to really live naturally. I mean, come on, I don't know where to get raw milk (since it is illegal) and I can go to a farmers market in the summer but where do I get my veggies today? I want to do these things but they take so much work, and money. I feel sometimes like I can't do it, and so we fall back into old habits and buying fake foods.
I believe every American needs to watch this film. I cry, really. I am so saddened by our countrys treatment of people (not to mention the animals). And like they said...we vote 3 times a day (probably most of us more). I want to be different so that our future and my kids' future is different.
It is interesting as I was hearing about the first Lady and her campaign to end obesity especially in children. The answer is in this film. EAT REAL FOOD! The epidemic is being caused by the fake stuff they pass off as food. It is addicting and it is dangerous.
I found this blog and I am late in coming but I have heard of Nourishing Traditions before and am now ready to start, but...it is overwhelming to know where to start. But I am going to try to catch up and see if I can double up on some of the challenges from this week and last. I am also considering taking this course. We will see how I do in the next week or so. But the philosophy expressed there is exactly how I feel and want to be.
SO, I am excited to really live well and locally and learn traditional cooking so that my family and hopefully future generations will be healthier and remember these dying art forms. And I can only imagine what it will do for my waist line :)
Hey girl, I hear ya on this! All except the raw milk...that scares me still. I may get over it someday though... Anyway, I think I can watch Food, Inc. on Hulu or Fancast, saw that it was on one of those and I'm gonna check it out. I like that we've been eating more naturally than ever, but still a long way from doing it ALL ourselves. And we'll probably never get to that point, b/c, like you said, it requires so much (time, money, resources, etc.) But every bit counts! We are going to rent a couple plots at a nearby neighborhood garden this summer (it is only $5 per plot for the whole spring/summer/fall season!) so we can grow more stuff ourselves. We currently live in a townhome and have NO LAND, so can only grow what grows okay in pots. Looking forward to the fuller garden.
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