Excellent point. The truth is that much of what we once thought about food science had been shown to be wrong according to modern science. An example of this is the
So you'd rather trust supplements made by quacks than FDA approved food sold by well known companies like Dole, Kraft, General Mills, and Coca Cola? I have a hard time believing that you don't ingest anything that these and other companies make into your body.
So you go out and kill the animal? Make your own milk? Churn your own butter? Make your own sodas? Brew your own alcoholic beverages? Even the Amish can't get away with all that. Just because you grow some fruits and veggies doesn't mean you are rebelling against the man.
Lol. It's amusing to be on a website supposedly populated by people who use "critical thinking" and "sound argument" to make their point and receive replies that are completely exagerated, fallacious, inaccurate, and vitriolic. So, GOP. YOU quoted me. Where in my quote did I say that I, "don't ingest anything that these and other companies make into your body"? What I said is that I avoid processed foods and that attempt to eat only the type of foods that were found on a farm 100 years ago. It's no protest. I'm not trying to rebel against the "man" as you put it lol. But I will answer your questions; specifically.
1. I rarely use butter for personal consumption, but when I do I use European, organic butter primarily for it's superior flavor and higher flash point; but I'm a Chef who has learned to appreciate the subtle differences between good butter and the butters widely available in American grocery stores. For fats I use a LOT of olive oil and coconut oil which I believe are much healthier than many of the polyunsaturated fats on grocery shelves. Of course, this is my
opinion (backed up by science)
2. I NEVER drink "sodas". I assume you mean like Coke Cola? No. Never. Do you need evidence as to the detrimental effects of sodas? Be glad to supply for you. I NEVER eat fast food.
3. I don't drink.
4. I try and get about 75% of my daily calories from fresh vegetables. The rest I get from proteins. I try and buy wild fish, grass fed beef, and free range chicken whenever possible. Even if one doesn't believe that eating a free range chicken is healthier, there is NO question that it TASTES BETTER! I buy from local farmers; usually, NOT always! I personally know the farmers I buy from. I started buying food from local farmers 20 years ago for my restaurant. Many of them are Amish. I buy ALL of my eggs and chicken from a local Amish farmer who has become a close friend. Besides some butter and some occasional heavy cream in my coffee, I don't eat dairy products.
I do buy vegetables from the grocery store sometimes. As a Chef and someone who has taught over 3,000 cooking classes, I am well versed in the differences between "organic", "all natural", etc. I am completely aware of all the issues with the term "organic" most of which were caused by over zealous regulations that are nearly impossible to meet.
You might find it "hard to believe" that I do these things, but that's your problem, not mine. I'm not perfect. But before I began this change, I felt like shit. I was 75 lbs heavier than I am now. I had gout frequently, I was pre-diabetic, my blood sugar was extremely high, I had elevated blood pressure as well as a myriad of aches, pains, etc. Those health issues are ALL gone. MAYBE my lifestyle changes are simply placebo. If so, so what? They are REAL, nonetheless. However, modern science certainly supports my assertion that eating a diet of fresh vegetables and proteins grown with minimal use of chemicals is healthier than eating processed foods high in sugar and carbs. Don't believe it? Knock yourselves out. I'm not promoting this, again, unless it is a client. I do train people in healthy eating/cooking. Most of my clients were people who knew me when I was fat, sick, and tired. I certainly have sympathy for anyone who wants to change their lifestyle for the better, but to each his own.