Why Have People Started Eating Healthy
posted on
October 4, 2026
Why Have People Started Eating Healthy - More Americans have recently started eating healthy again. This, after nearly a 75-year hiatus - since the advent of chemical agriculture coupled with the large increase in chronic diseases, has finally convinced more folks that it's time to do the thing they've always known was important.
So, why hadn't they been eating healthy? Could it be because it is hard? Or, because they did not have to? Maybe they considered they could get by for the time being without putting in the effort.
A hundred years ago Americans spent about a quarter of their income on food. Today, Americans in general spend less than 7% or $1.7 Trillion. This is much less than European countries whose population spend about 12%. And, in Mexico and China those populations spend about 18% of their income on food. Yet, Americans are among the most unhealthy of the "developed" world and spend much more than our peers on healthcare costs ($4.5 Trillion).
Could it be Wendell Berry's quote hit the nail square on the head of the problem? Mr. Berry's quote, "People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health, and are treated by the health industry, which pays no attention to food."
I believe the increase in folks eating healthy has a lot to do with awareness from RFK Jr.'s push for whole food - did you notice the emphasis in the food pyramid? How about his statement that there are over 10,000 ingredients that FDA allows (not that were tested or approved) big corporations to put into your food vs. less than 400 "approved" ingredients in the European Union countries.
How about a new Study: Breast Cancer Chemicals Widespread in Products? Researchers at Environmental Health Perspectives have identified 920 chemicals with biological properties linked to increased breast cancer risk that are widely present in consumer goods, food, drinking water, and pharmaceuticals. In 2019, 143 breast cancer-relevant chemicals were produced at volumes exceeding 1 million pounds each. Ten chemicals were produced in quantities surpassing 5 billion pounds.
At Nature's Gourmet Farm we believe God's plan is the perfect plan - not man's greed. That is why we work hard to provide our families clean healthy food grown, raised, processed, and delivered without all these man-made chemicals and additives.
A good example is our newest product. Introducing NGF BULK Italian Sausage. Ingredients include our Pasture Raised pigs supplemented with NON-GMO feed. Seasoning is simple blend of salt, fennel, and black pepper - ingredients that most folks would have in their kitchen cabinet.
With the assistance of Stefan, 44-year Sausage Master Maker, he helped us improve our grind texture and technique for mixing in the seasoning, a few simple tweaks that made a big difference.
Best of all, here is a quick & easy ONE pan recipe. Italian sausage is cooked with rice and bone broth for extra protein. The result is a hearty, savory dish loaded with protein and goodness. All for under $2 per person.
It's perfect for busy weeknights and holds up well, making it ideal for work lunches or meal prep. The leftovers are delicious the next day. Join Ashley & Eloise on Youtube to see just how easy this nutritious meal comes together - using Whole Foods!!! Yum Yum
We actually sent this out earlier this week to our Gulf Coast Route and the response was fantastic. Click Pork Sausage BULK ITALIAN to order yours today.
Picture of the Week - Belle and I went to move the cows Friday afternoon into their next paddock. We call this "Disappearing Cows".
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Nature's Gourmet Farm product value proposition is to create a community that evolves around one of the most intrinsically important and critical needs of the ages, and that’s the provision of sustenance. That's our passion - to raise healthy animals to provide nutrient dense protein and saturated fat that nourish families and strengthens immune systems.
Our Beef is always grass finished with NO grains. Additionally, our animals are free of mRNA, GMO's (chemicals), Antibiotics, and Hormones. We ethically raise them on diverse forage pastures that regenerates our soils; grows the MOST nutritious beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and eggs; and protects our ecosystem.
Let me encourage you to "Be The Change" our food system needs by "Voting With Your Fork" at every meal.
