Ethics In The Food Industry

Food industries and their obsession with business competition over their morals and ethics have made a negative impact on most of our foods and those who eat them. Luckily, my background in food has been more of an individual journey than a cultural influence, making my beliefs non-biased and objective. Conversely, I am an extremely picky-eater, so I’m not very open to eating different types of foods; I prefer to stick with the same meals every day. However, it is not always easy for me to stay strictly linear to my own eating system. Often, I surrender to the infamous confectionaries and pastries that taunt me in the grocery stores and restaurants, and afterwards I solemnly regret my decisions, wondering what came over me. I do not like to …show more content…
On the contrary, the biology of humans in the modern age has substantially changed, and we require different nutrients from those in the Stone Age. Jabr (2013) mentions that those who omit grains from their everyday meal lose the important nutrients of fiber and energy. I did not make my system of eating so I could replicate the physique of individuals or groups of people who lived years ago. I simply want to stay in good health. Considering the huge time gap between now and then, the past really is not a good place to look for good eating …show more content…
I frequently eat fish, meat and eggs, in an effort to build muscle. However, I have been concerned of the unwanted trans-fats that exist in bacon, pork, and other meats, but because I am a picky eater, I often look out for the larger and noticeable pieces of fat. As a kid, the only proteins I liked were frozen chicken nugget cuisines and ham and turkey sandwiches. Protein is part of my meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unlike bread and pasta, I consider it acceptable to eat before or after an exercise. Fruits are my favorite of the food groups. I preferably have them for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes as a snack. As a result of being finicky with food, there are certain fruits that I like and do not like, so I separate them based on their textures and density. Green grapes and pineapple are my favorite. In contrast, I am not a fan of cherries, blueberries, or raspberries; they are too soft, and it bothers me while I am chewing them. Even apples that are soft inside are displeasing to eat. I eat fruit as a source of energy that comes from natural sugars. After having a bowl of pineapples or grapes, my brain is always telling me to go for more. This is again where I poorly demonstrate my self-control. To say the least, I think that too much fruit is not as bad as too much