This action project has been a great experience for me, as I have never realized or thought about where are food comes from or what goes into it. While researching about the issue around corn it made me realize how bad we treat our bodies from what we put in it. We also treat the animals and the people who risk their lives and don’t get paid very much to bring us the food that we eat. Not only did I learn from my research but also from my other group members. Food consumerism is a large issue with many aspects and each is equally important. I took some of what my group members researched and what I found to create action that would benefit me. I came up with trying to reduce the amount of high-fructose corn I eat. This was really hard and I found that the big thing that I eliminated was junk food and pop. I wasn’t able to eliminate everything but I became more conscious and read labels every time I went shopping. I also ate meat that came only from my farm, as I knew that the animals were treated with respect and I helped take care of the animal so I was more appreciating of the food. I also made an effort not to waste food, I only bought and made what I could eat. The problem that I faced with this action was that it is hard to put all these things into action when they are expensive and I have no money. This was more of an exploration period, seeing what I could and could not do. Maybe when I am done being a student and have income coming in it will be easier. With that said I will still be conscious of what I put in my body. Just by doing the little things that I did I feel better.
There is a reflection that I did using an xtranormal video coming soon.
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