Food is political from "summary" of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Tenth Anniversary Edition by Barbara Kingsolver,Camille Kingsolver,Steven L. Hopp,Lily Hopp Kingsolver
When we sit down to eat, we are making a choice. We are choosing what to put into our bodies, what to support with our dollars, and what kind of world we want to live in. Food is not just sustenance; it is a statement. It is a statement about our values, our priorities, and our beliefs. It is a statement about who we are and what we stand for. In today's world, food is more political than ever. Every time we buy a tomato that has been shipped halfway across the world, we are supporting a system that values profit over sustainability. Every time we choose a fast-food burger over a home-cooked meal, we are supporting a system that values convenience over health. Every time we turn a blind eye to the exploitation of farm workers or the destruction of the environment in the name of cheap food, we are complicit in a system that values greed over justice. But it doesn't have to be this way. We can make different choices. We can choose to support local farmers who use sustainable practices. We can choose to buy organic, to reduce our carbon footprint, and to eat in a way that aligns with our values. We can choose to educate ourselves about where our food comes from and how it is produced. We can choose to be conscious consumers, voting with our forks for a better world. Food is political because the choices we make about food have real-world consequences. They impact our health, our environment, and our communities. They shape the world we live in and the world we pass on to future generations. So let's make those choices wisely. Let's choose food that nourishes our bodies, our souls, and our planet. Let's choose food that is not just good for us, but good for all. Let's choose food that is truly worthy of the statement it makes.
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