So I just went out and saw a great movie. I didn't feel much like eating the popcorn though (I'll tell you why in a sec). Believe me, you MUST see Food, Inc. SO it's lucky that we've got 5 double passes to give away!
I don't think I need to tell you how cruel factory farms are. In fact, I'm sure you tell other people about this all the time. And no doubt you've come across at least one person who seemed not to care. Well, maybe they'd care if they knew they might literally be eating sh!t!
I've had the misfortune of visiting a feedlot. I saw how they pile up the dung in the middle of each pen to provide – get this – "enrichment for the cows"! Many of the cows I've seen in feedlots were caked in each others faeces from nose to tail, so it's really no surprise that some of that finds its stinky way into the meat people eat. I know... YUCK! It sounds like I'm making this up, I wish I was. But this is actually a reality! In fact, Food, Inc. features a 2 year old, who died after eating a hamburger infected with E.coli from traces of cow dung in the meat.
Oh yeah, the popcorn. I learnt today that if the massive amount of corn grown isn't used for livestock, it's used for nearly everything else. As high-fructose corn syrup, you can find it in cakes, cheese, yoghurt, Coca-Cola, bread, orange juice, even in batteries and charcoal. They grow too much corn, because of government subsidies and so they end up putting it in charcoal?!? Don't they realise there are people starving in Africa!? And here we all are wondering why people make corny puns, we can't help it - there's an excess of corn to go round!
Even if you've already made the healthy switch to being veg or vegan, there is still so much to learn about the food you consume. There are moments in this film that will have you throwing that popcorn at the screen in frustration, but it's an excellent film and well worth checking out!
If you care about animals, people, the environment or yourself, this film is a must see. And here's how you could WIN a free double pass: Leave a comment below to tell us what makes you hungry for change and you could win! The competition ends next Monday (31/05/10), so be quick if you don't want to miss out!
UPDATE: Congrats to the winners who each get a double pass to see this amazing movie. Well done to sarahwithanh27, Carly, Sammy, Sabavana and Nikkikats. Enjoy watching Food, Inc. (with or without the popcorn)!
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I'm hungry for mainstream media and politicians to talk about food choices and their impact on the environment. Being greener has become fashionable, almost the norm, but I'm sick of the fact that recycling, shopping bags, light globes and water saving is all that gets talked about.
I'm hungry to see the selfishness dissipate in people who think they 'own' animals and eat them without a thought of how they get to the plate.
I'm hungry to see the ignorant and indifferent learn the effects of their meat eating actions and become compassionate.
I'm hungry for more vegan dining options in pubs, bars and restaurants everywhere, and for wait staff and cooks to know what vegan really is ("Thanks for that menu suggestion, however fish is NOT vegan").
I'm hungry for a time when vegans are not looked upon as being difficult or bizarre!
Continuing to go down this path will lead to more and more damage. Damage to the health and well-being of the population, damage to the animals and damage to the environment.
The more knowledge we have the more power we have to change the path. Movies like this should be seen be all.
we have to eat gluten free and dairy free because of these things. Hoping to educate people on at a time that organic is really the only way to go or pay the price later.
We now use all organic food and raw cows milk.
Funny he has no reaction to any of these foods.
So here is to a future of not being an ostrich and helping teach people where ever we can.