Food Part III: Nutritional Compromise
by Kellene
In the last two segments in this series on Food, I’ve attempted to address our vulnerable reliance on our world’s food supply. When there is a shortage, we pay for it dearly. When a great deal of products are reliant upon one particular crop, we give away much of our freedom as well. When the core of our habits for feeding and enjoying are based on a particular product, we are also subjected to the price demands which come with such dependence. I’m sure that many of you remember how difficult it was to adjust our monthly budgets to meet the drastic increase in fuel prices. Not long after that shock, over 70% of all credit card holders had their minimum payments on their credit cards increase substantially. Thus far I’ve addressed the availability and the cost of our foods due to our system at present and how our preparedness efforts can counteract such unpleasant realities. Today, I believe I’m addressing an even more important aspect of food though—it’s compromised nutrition.