Then you’ll want to read The Unhealthy Truth by Robyn O’Brien for answers – the book we mentioned to you earlier this week.Here’s why:
O’Brien turns to accredited research conducted in Europe that confirms the toxicity of America’s food supply, and traces the relationship between Big Food and Big Money that has ensured that the United States is one of the only developed countries in the world to allow hidden toxins in our food–toxins that can be blamed for the alarming recent increases in allergies, ADHD, cancer, and asthma among our children.
What I really appreciated about her book was her genuine helpful approach that comes across throughout each chapter as she puts a spotlight on a vareity of food issues that are important to so many parents. And she doesn’t stop there – she also includes advice on how to take simple steps to smarter choices that we can make for our own children.
Source: Robyn O'Brien
I also like her realistic perspective on living with this new knowledge:
Target the 80/20 rule, as I highlight in the book: do as much as you can to try to reduce your families’ exposure to these substances 80 percent of the time, then give yourself a ‘free pass’ for the other 20. Instead of blue yogurt, opt for white yogurt and add sprinkles. Chances are that these baby steps are going to feel so good that you will want to do more. There is a lot that we can do to protect the health of our families, we just have to get savvy about it!
While we’d love to say we eat healthy 100% of the time, let’s be real here – we don’t. I don’ t always know where our food comes from when we go out, when my kids are at school or at friend’s house, or other events. My philosophy is to do my best when I influence our food, and don’t give in to more mommy guilt when I’m not in control.Our percentage probably fluctuates each week, depending on what’s going on.
If you’re ready to learn more about the toxins in our food supply, you’re in luck. Robyn and her publisher were anxious to share a copy of her book with our Feed Our Families community (we’re not BFF’s but run in shared circles).So…
We’re giving away a copy of Robyn O’Brien’s The Unhealthy Truth!
The Unhealthy Truth
Here’s how it’s going to work.
- Leave a comment on this post (scroll down until you see the Comments section) by midnight on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Share your thoughts on food, or any questions you have about our food supply, or why you’re interested in the book. Anything really.
That’s it. Pretty simple, and no jumping through hoops to enter. We’re going to take one entry per person who leaves a comment and select one winner.
If you can’t wait to get your hands on a copy, or want to see why other’s love The Unhealthy Truth, check it out here at Amazon.
Thanks, and good luck!
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This is a topic close to my heart since we’re a family of seven. We grow many of our own veggies to save money and to reduce the amount of toxins my kids are exposed to. We do struggle with the 80/20 rule, especially in the area of meat purchases. It’s not always easy to justify buying meat at $6, $7, $8/pound when I need to take care of clothing needs or other stuff that comes up in a given month. However, since we do eat a real food diet, I think we’re still coming out ahead. I hope.
i am interested in feeding my toddler healthier food!
Making “good food” choices is a challenge for me and I’m always inspired to do so whenever I read Robyn’s tweets. (just like the one that lead me here)
As difficult as it can be to remain cleaner and greener with my diet and my environment, I believe it’s far easier with a food champion like her in my corner. Keep up the good work! And now I get to read more via this new blog! Thanks!!
We keep trying to make healthier choices…not always an easy thing to deal with. Sad how the junky foods are the ones on sale all the time…and the healthy items seem expensive.
Would love to read this book and keep our family on track of what choices are best for our overall health.
I would love to check out this book. I have focused on organic and local food, but readily admit I can always do better, but would love to learn more about what we are really eating.
Her book sounds amazing! Love books like hers to enlighten and remind us the importance of choosing healthier food options. Also to do the best we can, when we can!
Just stumbled onto your blog today, but I can already tell I’ll be a regular reader! I have been very passionate about making everything from scratch – graham crackers, bread, bagels…even marshmallows. My son is only a year old and I want him to grow up knowing a healthy diet free from artificial junk!
i was the kind of person who would scoff at these ideas before I had my son. His body simply can’t process all of the pesticides and chemical crap our food is packed with. He is a different boy when eating a cleaner diet. We belong to a local CSA which is great most of the year, but fruit in the winter in Portland, Oregon has me stumped!
I am so on board with this!! I can’t tell you how upset I get when parents blame their kids’ behavior and health problems on everything under the sun, except how and what they are eating!
I am very interested in this book esepcially after your post about food dye in our foods. I am trying to slowly make the change to organic but just knowing healthy alternatives that don’t have to be organic is a start! Thank you,
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I have been doing so much real food research lately. I am thankful that we basically eat whole, undyed, unrefined foods, but there is, as always, lots of room for improvement. I’d love to hear what this book has to say.
Glad to have found this blog, will look forward to more reading in the future!
I am currently reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, this one sounds like it should be next. Our family makes great efforts but we need to improve and we need to be reminded! Thanks for a great giveaway!
I’m continuously trying to improve the way our family eats and I would love to get some more help and motivation.
This reminds me of the documentary Food Inc. It’s a rather scary situation the modern American family is in, and I appreciate all the information I can find on the subject.
I would love to win a copy! I was always pretty conscious of healthy vs. non-healthy, but I’ve learned so much since I was pregnant, breastfeeding and now feeding a toddler. I think it’s my responsibility as a mom to be sure the food I’m giving him is not going to cause healthy problems later in his life. Good health is the key to a good quality of life, so I’m striving to provide the best I can! I’ve heard great things about this book, and I’d love to read it myself and then pass it on to others… Thanks!
We have been trying to eat a healthier diet. This book could open our eyes more about the foods we choose and what we shouldn’t.
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My husband and I have watched both Food, Inc. and The Future of Food. That with the increased number of people we know who have cancer (at every age group). It makes us stop and wonder why there’s such an increase. We’re currently trying to make our food choices as healthy and safe for us as possible (and get well into the habit before we have children). I believe education is the first step in controlling this issue and that’s just what this book is!
A few years ago I read Marion Nestle’s Food Politics. It was eye-opening. This book sounds like it could be more of the same information with the added bonus of what I can do about it.
The movie, Food Inc., was a huge turning point for our family. We’re still following the 80/20 rule, but would like to move closer to 95/5! Your recent post about food dyes might just scare me into it. It’s astounding how changes are made in Europe and other countries and yet in America, junk continues to be crammed down our throats (quite literally!!).
Over the past couple of years we have been moving towards a healthier, natural and more sustainable way of living and eating. We’ve already done several things like cutting ‘whites’ out of our meals and baking and we grow almost all of our own veggies and fruits, canning and freezing for the rest of the year. We’ve taken baby steps and I know we still have plenty of room to grow in this area which is why I think a book like this could reallybe helpful in moving us further along the path of healthy eating! Thanks for this opportunity!
I’ve been looking for a book like this. I really feel that a lot of the chronic health problems (ADHD, Chronic Fatigue.etc) in my family are caused in part by the toxins in our food supply. I’m trying to make better food choices for them.
What grabbed me was the idea of trying to make this ENORMOUS issue feasible to the common parent. This year I have tried harder than ever (which wasn’t all that hard) to see what choices I could change to better the food we ingest. This blog was my foot in the door, by breaking things down and not adding the guilt so many other sites add.
I’ve made progress and now I’m getting excited!
That’s my pitch!
I JUST stumbled upon your blog (where has it been all my life??) and its funny that I was eyeing this book already. We have been watching all of the many food documentaries on Netflix and I have enjoyed making HUGE changes in my family’s food. I’m so happy to have found your blog and would be very interested in reading the Unhealthy Truth.
I just happened upon your blog tonight, as I’ve been looking for healthier recipies to feed my family. Our diet change is just begining. My husband and I started at the beginning of the year, just trying to lose weight. Then we found out our 10 and 7 year old daugthers have high cholesterol, from genes. I stumbled upon the film Food, Inc and saw a episode of Oprah on America’s food issues, which as just got the ball rolling. I am trying to learn everything I can to help my family be healthy… Thanks for the wonderful infomation!