A lobbying group called Americans Against Food Taxes has been running commercials on major networks featuring a mom who complains that a proposed tax would target snack foods including soda and chips. Really”that’s what she’s feeding her kids? Not a great example of responsible parenting, at least in my opinion. Every time I catch one of these commercials, I want to ask the people who produced it why on earth they’re not giving their kids water and organic juices to drink, and organic fruits and veggies to snack on. I think a tax is a great idea, though an even better one would be to stop manufacturing these fake, chemical-laden products to begin with.

Health care is a hot topic, and with good reason. Are we really arguing about whether or not everyone deserves equal access to decent health care? That should include educating people about preventive care. We absolutely could cut our overall national health care costs dramatically if we’d just start taking responsibility for our lifestyle choices”and that includes the foods we ingest. Strengthening our bodies with exercise, chemical-free foods, and making time for stress reducing activities (take a walk, anyone?) can help protect us against and reduce the risks for all kinds of health issues, whether it’s diabetes, obesity, heart disease, or any of a host of diseases”and the expenses that go along with treating and managing them. When it comes to building a healthy nation, isn’t it our responsibility to feed our kids healthy diets, and instill healthy, life-affirming habits? Making chips and soda less attractive, even if it’s just by taxing them, seems like an excellent place to start. If you need a resource to help you make healthier food choices, go here.

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