Old school way of slimming down



Photo is of the Dodd family farm in Colorado,
and was taken by Barbara Lewellen

Would it be better if we just went back to our old ways when there was not a single state with more than 20% obesity? What would happen if people started buying organic food more often? Although I know it would be more expensive at first, I believe it would be worth it. The companies would be hurting for money, and maybe they would begin to change their ways. It would take a large chunk of America to truly change this, but it would bring about a much needed change.  Just think about it. If more people began to farm, not only would they begin to eat some of their own more nutricious food, they would also get some much needed exercise. Maybe the larger corporations would begin to make more of their own food instead of having it shipped from overseas. Then the people working in the ware houses would be able to get outside and smell the fresh air , along with getting more exercise. This possibility would most likely up the amount of tractors and farming equipment being made, and more manual labor jobs would be in demand. This could potentially lead to more jobs, and help out the economy. We should begin to get food from our own resources, not that of other countries we are in debt to. As of right now, I am quite aware that buying organic food is a bit more expensive. The big companies could begin to be more aware of their effects and start to find other options that were used back in the less obese days of America. I know it is possible to overcome this hurdle, seeing that we were at one time a slimmer nation. Some people should try to step up and go old school, to better themselves and those who decide to invest in their products.