Comments on: Proof that Modern Foods Cause Human Degeneration

By: Vin Miller

Vin Miller — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:46:35 +0000

Thank you all for your comments!

Jenny – I agree, some parts of the book are tough to get through, but it’s absolutely worth it and the pictures definitely leave a lasting impression. I knew it was going to take a while to read and it sat on my bookshelf for a long time as a result, but I’m really happy I finally read it.

Jonathan – Even more sad is the fact that some people don’t even care enough to make the connection. Unfortunately, processed foods have become so common that even the people who do care have trouble seeing what should be obvious.

Keith – Yes, it’s absolutely doable and is very worth while! I’m glad I made you aware of Weston Price and hope you check out the book as well as the Weston A Price Foundation.

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:02:43 +0000

Hello Vin,

Extremely interesting article. I am very much into health and wellness and I strive to eat healthy. It is hard to get away from such foods but it is definitely doable. Thank you for sharing this article, it contains a lot of useful information, and I haven’t heard of that book so thanks for that too!

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:30:54 +0000

Hey Vin, it’s always nice to have data to prove a point, even one that’s so self evident. As I watch people in the grocery store it’s amazing to me how they never seem to make the connection between the food they eat, and how they look and feel. If we want undeniable proof that modern foods cause human degeneration, all we need to do is open our eyes and look.

By: Jenny @ Nourished Kitchen

Jenny @ Nourished Kitchen — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:55:21 +0000

This book really changed my perspective of healthy foods and whole nutrition. While it’s a snoozer (seriously … I couldn’t read the book in bed because I kept drifting off!) it really is a must-read and the pictures are amazing too.

By: Vin Miller

Vin Miller — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:55:16 +0000

Thank you all for your inspiring comments!

meatlessmama – Yes, it’s unfortunately become very easy to fall into the trap of following a modern diet based on processed foods. We’re fortunate to have the amazing work of Weston Price to give such a clear illustration of the consequences.

Robin – It’s great to hear that you grow your own food! That’s one thing that I have yet to do and am looking forward to it.

I couldn’t agree more that we’re one with the earth. Whatever we do to affect the earth will eventually affect us in return, and when it does, we’ll only have ourselves to blame. Good health isn’t the only reason to eat well!

Jen – I’m highly disappointed that the health care industry doesn’t get it yet, but for the reason you mentioned, I don’t find it at all surprising. Fortunately, there’s an increasing number of health care professionals who are becoming informed and care enough to make a difference. If the average person also becomes more informed and demands this type of health care professional, things can only get better!

ægil – Based on the fact that Weston Price’s work has been published for nearly a century, it seems that we need to learn the hard way. However, I completely agree that we can’t obsess about it. We must simply do our best to make smart decisions, help to inform others, and be grateful for any beneficial changes that result.

By: ægil

ægil — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:39:24 +0000

Bit by bit we’ll get there. I better sit back and relax by informing myself and taking the affordable steps first, instead of getting worried about this. Eventually people will learn that they got tricked! We are smart enough and have a choice to be optimistic. Let’s do our part.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:55:08 +0000

I love this post, Vin! I read the book, and the observations makes such perfect sense. I am still amazed that the health care industry doesn’t “get it” yet. Of course the leaders of that industry, as well as industrialized agriculture, have a lot to gain by misleading the public about diet and nutrition!

Thanks you for getting the truth out there.

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:34:58 +0000

Good to see this here. I avoid all processed food. I grow a lot of my own in the summer and eat organic from the stores and avoid as much packaging, etc as I can. It’s not only good for our bodies but good for the Earth. But then we and Earth are one and the same.

It’s weird when I go into a grocery store I shop almost only in the produce section. When people see my friedge they are shocked as it is FULL of veggies. When I go to my friend’s houses they have one tiny drawer in the fridge with a few veggies in it. I forget how few fresh fruits and veggies people actually eat. Makes me realize how tough the human body must be. But then…it all catches up with us sooner or later.

Thanks Vin!!

I agree with meatlessmama, you are great at getting good information to us. You do a wonderful job.

By: meatlessmama

meatlessmama — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:35:05 +0000

I’ve read this, it’s quite fascinating. You certainly hit the nail on the head with this-

” In fact, it may very well be the case that processed food will never be able to effectively duplicate the nutritional quality of natural food, and it’s highly questionable to assume that science can outsmart nature.”

In our processed world it gets harder and harder to eat well, and we are all paying a price for it with our health as well as with the environment.

I really enjoy reading your blog, you do a great job of informing people!