But when you scrutinise what is driving the costs, you often find that the farmer is not the one receiving the extra money for production loss or production induced costs. And yes, these impact on the cost of food. The media tells us it is due to the recent floods, another year of fires, or another drought. Just looking at the news and social media, it is easy to believe that good food is expensive, especially when we see the price of iceberg lettuce skyrocketing to nearly $12 each or a whole watermelon costing over $100. Furthermore, we are conditioned into thinking that healthy food is expensive. You can see why food choices and healthy eating get pushed aside. We live incredibly busy lives juggling many things and feel constantly stressed about finances that seem to be ever increasing, the state of the world, and other things. It all seems like far too much work! And often it is. Yes, it is easier to buy a box of chicken nuggets on the way home from a busy day at work, especially after picking the kids up from school, rather than spending the time on planning and cooking a meal, and then serving it to yourself and the family. I proclaim to be a supporter of the body positive movement, looking at lifestyle and mental wellbeing and that it is okay to be who you are, however I have never sat down to think that by promoting this way of thinking, are we allowing ourselves the easy way out of doing things to make ourselves healthy through good food choices and healthy eating. “We are in a world where we have become comfortable in our appearance and body, which is great, however, we have also become comfortable with being sick.” I recently heard a quote from Dr Garth Davis, bariatric surgeon, physician, and author, which got me really thinking: With the increased food availability and choices, surely, we should be getting healthier, not sicker? Over the past few decades, we have seen an enormous increase in food choices, but a decline in health as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer rise in increasing numbers. Food provides our bodies with fuel as well as sustaining life. Looking at all the different ways to obtain energy has me thinking about the necessity of food. We can get energy from food which gives us calories to burn, sleep which restores our mental and physical wellbeing so we have energy to do things throughout the day, and from doing things we enjoy. How we obtain it however can come from a variety of sources. It does not store any personal data.By Barb Cook M.Aut.(Edu), Dip.HSc.(Nut), Developmental Educator, Integrative Neurodivergent Nutritionist & Adult ADHD Coach
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