I think that marketing, the Standard American Diet suggested by the U.S. government as the way to eat, and Big Farms have contributed to the fact that North Americans eat more meat than other country. the United States is a land of consumers driven by marketing and legislation that is impacted by those who have the most to gain financially. We need to prioritize the health of our planet as well as our personal health over the financial gains being catered to with Big Farms and Big Pharma.
The first place to begin shifting the focus to a more plant-based food culture is through education. People are yearning for happier and healthier lifestyles and that begins by choosing with what we put into our mouths. There is definitely positive strides being made in this area. As we begin to understand how food affects us personally, we will also learn how our food choices impact the planet we call home.
Not only is this a delicate balance environmentally but also one that has economic impact. It's time to start driving where we want the world to go through the choices we make in our lifestyles which include our diet, purchases and investments. It's time to invest in a future that we might not live to see but that we can impact with the choices we make every single day!