My Food Revolution: Fuel Your Education

I think it's important to know what you are talking about if you are going to believe in something. All too often we hear what is said about something and don't delve deeper. It isn't until our curiosity is sparked that we frantically 'Google' everything we can on the subject. When I saw the commercials for Jamie Oliver's 'Food Revolution' my interest was piqued, especially recalling images of morbidly obese people in my day to day life as the preview discussed obesity and how our food industry has us knocking on death's doorstep with our current diet. I missed the live episode but watched it online the following night. I was rocked to say the least, disgusted with the way Americans live and sad for humanity. It made me question things and I was intrigued that is for sure, but I still had Burger King the following night. It was that night that I watched Food Inc. and gave up fast food, limited soda and as many processed foods as possible. I have never felt more ashamed of myself for my eating habits, I was disgusted.

Since those pivotal moments I have sought out documentaries and books. I recently finished Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food, and suffice to say have strengthened my resolve to eat as healthy as possible.

Here is a short list of some books and documentaries you should check out.

Books
An Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan
In Defense of Food, Michael Pollan
Food Rules, Michael Pollan
Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser
The Eat Clean Diet, Tosca Reno
Real Food: What to Eat and Why, Nina Planck

Documentaries
Food Inc.
Fast Food Nation
The Future of Food
Earthlings

Michael Pollan also has articles on his website. Both Michael Pollan and Jamie Oliver can be found discussing sustainable agriculture and healthy school food on TED Talks.