I've been really enjoying some of the food/farming related documentaries available on Netflix's instant viewing. Two that I've enjoyed are Forks Over Knives and Fresh (if you, like me, can't seem to get enough of good 'ole Joel Salatin, be sure to check out the latter :).
But, I thought I'd share with you a couple of tidbits I gleaned from my viewing of the former.
-- Americans are carrying an average of 23 extra pounds.
-- 40% of us are obese.
-- The average American consumes 147 lbs. of sugar per year.
-- 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with diabetes at some point during their lifetime.
These are staggering statistics. The movie also provides a unique look at why we're facing this health crisis in the US. And, interestingly, it doesn't place the blame on the individual. In fact, the movie claims that we the people are the victims. I'm not going to give it away though. Just watch the movie. ;)
But, I thought I'd share with you a couple of tidbits I gleaned from my viewing of the former.
-- Americans are carrying an average of 23 extra pounds.
-- 40% of us are obese.
-- The average American consumes 147 lbs. of sugar per year.
-- 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with diabetes at some point during their lifetime.
These are staggering statistics. The movie also provides a unique look at why we're facing this health crisis in the US. And, interestingly, it doesn't place the blame on the individual. In fact, the movie claims that we the people are the victims. I'm not going to give it away though. Just watch the movie. ;)