I am fully aware that this idea can sound ridiculous to start with. However the idea came in after my son kindly gave me a fudge bar from his trip to the war museum. Bless His heart He had a great intention, but because of Him We are going to be sugar free family. He does not know what He did. He innocently started sugar free revolution, He will not be happy when I tell him for sure, but tough luck , he will be healthier for sure :)
So I want you to see the picture first...
Every person know that 1942 it is a time of WORLD WAR II and so many countries faced severe food shortages. As a results food was delivered in rations, this included sweets and chocolate and was about 56 gram a week for a one person. I still do not know if this ration was including children. Putting this on the side why I started critically evaluate this?
I can see a growing trend of obesity, on the streets I think everyone can see more obese people and the most alarming is to see children effected by this pandemic situation as well.
My concerns are going even further as the food which people are buying are so filled with additives, preserves and mostly sugar because sugar work as a preserve as well. It seems like getting out of control. Why I am focusing on this?
As a parent it is my responsibility to buy a food, so I was always very clear about food. Everything which I do not know how was made I really try to avoid to buy. Later when I was even buying great ready made products I realized that they have much more preserves than if I would make meal from scratch so I decided to go on raw diet more than less.
I do cook hot meals, yes I do. My children need to have well balanced diet however fresh fruits and vegetables are the only snacks in the house for now. This decision is definitive and will not rather be changed as this was the way I was brought up in my family home. Now I can be so grateful for this.
I really don't know what your thoughts are but taking into consideration health threat due to over consumption of sugar maybe ratios of sugar could be a good idea. In 1942 they originally introduced the idea as a result of the war and very limited access to food. Nowadays We are just flooded by food which is just preserved mostly by the sugar or sugars substitutes which are even worst than the sugar itself. I am not expecting governments to make this rations as this would violate the basic human rights, however if governments allow to sell genetically modified food without consumers being made aware of adding Gods know what to the food maybe going to the basics and eating home made food would not be as crazy and unreasonable option? Please do not tell me you do not have time to cook. It it not taking long to cook at home, it is cheaper as well as you can freeze, you can be creative with meals and the most important you know what you eat. Having raw fruits and vegetables at home will help you to eat healthy as most people eat what they have at home.
People now more than ever before need to have access to healthy food, free from preserves, additives and genetically modified food. The choice is left to the people. I know it is limited however I want people to make more sensible and healthy choices. Think what you eat first, simplicity is better than anything. Your body will be so grateful to you. Trust me :)
All the best and be bless
Margo