Reflection 4: Unwrapped—Eating Whole Foods

How long can you go without processed foods?

Since WWII, America has come to rely heavily on processed foods—those foods that have, in some way, been altered from their natural state. Low costs, ease of use, and wide availability have made processed foods convenient and popular options at every meal. However, in recent years many have begun to rethink the place of these foods in the American diet. Now, as people are again recognizing the value of whole foods, processed foods are increasingly under fire for their role in everything from obesity to malnutrition to Diabetes. How difficult would it be for you to avoid eating any prepackaged or processed foods for 48 hours? Can you abstain from eating anything that comes frozen, in a box, a can, a bag, or any type of packaging, instead eating only whole, natural foods? Which processed foods would be the most challenging for you to give up? Likewise, with which foods are you most likely to cheat? And if you must cheat, explain the circumstances. For this reflection, attempt to eat only whole foods for two full days, excluding dairy, meats, grains, coffees and teas.

Include in your discussion at least two of the following:

• "Surviving Without Processed Foods" (The Miami Herald)
• "How to Avoid Processed Foods in a Healthy Die" (CBN)
• "Package-Free, Zero-Waste Grocery Sore to Open in Austin, TX" (DigitalJournal)

Above located in the eR.

Required:

• MLA format
• 2 pages minimum

Due: Wed 7.6