Food. Or is it?

Food everywhere, at least for those who can still afford it, and yet even then what exactly are you paying for?  That’s a very good question and one that folks are asking more and more now that they’re turning to organic and healthier alternatives.

With the rise in  processed foods and fast food establishments there has also been a corresponding  increase in health problems and obesity.  Is there a connection?  As someone who has lived in Asia, Europe and North America I can attest to my own non-scientific observations that what is happening in America, and subsequently "exported" to the rest of the world, is abnormal.  What exactly is going on and in the foods that we eat and what choices do we have to control our body and health?

If you haven’t already seen the trailer for "Food, Inc." then I suggest you do and try to either rent, borrow or buy a copy and see it for yourself.  There were moments I wanted to weep and others where I could see some hope.   No matter what there is a fight going on and people need to be aware.

Who Owns You?

As the years have passed my eyes have been opened to, ever so slowly at times, to matters straight out of science fiction: DNA patents, cloning, medical nano technologies.  Who’d have thought the day would come where something so fundamental as our very self-ownership would be put into question.

That the very building blocks of our own existence, our very DNA, could be patented, and used to either profit from or enslave us, is a very chilling sign of the times.  What are we to do?  I for one am not  fond of any governmental intrusion into our lives, their track record is simply abominable, because they first of all let the fox into the hen-house through legislation and back room deals and then craft “remedies” that strangely enough seem tailored to benefit these very same characters.  When they side, and profit, with the ones enslaving us, you have to wonder whether they and their cronies don’t simply view the general public as their “property”.

Here is a short video trailer for a documentary being produced about human DNA patents entitled “Who Owns You?”.

Just Some Words

This section will hold most of my "ramblings".  Time is something I've grown to appreciate and the lack, or misapplication, thereof bugs me to no end.

2010 Organic Expo & Green Show, August 20-22

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If you’re in the organic trade, or business, or simply want to see what’s with organics in Oceania then you might like to catch this show in Sydney.   Information below is from their web site so go visit and see what it’s all about.

  • 200+ exhibitors from the Oceania Pacific region and globally
  • Certified organic and environmentally friendly products and services across all categories:
      Food, beverage, wine, beer & spirits
      Mother, baby, kids
      Building, house & garden
      Health, personal care & beauty
      Professional services
      Fashion & manchester
      and much more…
  • Premier location @ Hall 1, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
  • ‘The annual meeting point’ – nowhere in this region will you get so many like-minded businesses and colleagues in one place
  • Many show features, full stage & seminar programs, celebrities and industry experts
  • Trade day only – Friday 20 August, Public & Trade – Saturday 21 & Sunday 22

For a glimpse of what you’ll see take a look at the video.


New Beginnings

Sail Away

There comes a time when you must simply act and now seems like a good time to add my voice to the chorus calling for healthy living through organic farming methods, gardening and lifestyle choices.   I’ve had a special place in my heart for New Zealand for many years, where you could argue that the “First Light” of each new day rises on its farms, but theres no reason not to write about healthy foods and lifestyles no matter where in the world they’re found.

To a healthier tomorrow!