America’s Silent Crisis Is Our Food. We Need Change Now.

Oct 18, 2024

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New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman shared a graphic Tuesday (Oct. 15) showing how 11 companies control 70% of the processed foods on our shelves. This is concerning.

“Ultra-processed foods contribute to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and gut imbalances—all of which are linked to diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s,” Hyman wrote in a follow-up post. The companies listed include Coca-Cola, Unilever, PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, MARS, General Mills, Mondelez, Johnson & Johnson, KraftHeinz, Nestle, and P&G. (LEARN MORE: Pastor Says ‘God Is In Control’ Is ‘Cop-Out’, Get Political!)

You may be asking yourself, why is this such a concern now? Well, we have an election coming up. Yes, it is essential that you vote. But now is the time to starting thinking about the issues that matter to you after the election. Your candidates know what issues you want dealt with first, like the border crisis and the economy.

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Here at Million Voices, one of the core issues we hear about from our donors and MVPs is health and the healthcare industry. As the old saying goes, “you are what you eat.” Our health is intrinsically linked to our food.

Health & The Future of America

It’s not just doctors sounding the alarm about the food crisis in America. Athletes like UFC legend Tim Kennedy said he feels the food industry is “effectively just feeding us poison.” He argued his case by stating: “1. If you walk into the health food section of the grocery store. It’s not very healthy food. 2. If there is a “Health food section” what does that make the rest of the food in the store?”

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What Are People Doing To Protect Our Food

More than 420,000 people have signed a petition to push Kellogg’s to remove artificial dyes and preservatives from their breakfast products, according to WLNS. That petition was delivered to Kellogg’s Michigan headquarters on Tuesday (Oct. 15) with more than 1,000 people in tow. (JOIN THE REVIVAL: Christians Called To Shine ‘Light’ On ‘Dark Institutions’)

Many of those rallying were doctors, food activists, nutritionists, as well as Republican State Rep. Brad Paquette. “In 2015, Kellogg’s announced plans to remove artificial colors and artificial flavors from their cereals by the end of 2018,” organizer Vani Hari wrote on the petition page of her blog. “It’s now 2024 and Kellogg’s still sells several cereals with artificial colors and flavors in America, all of which target young children. Even worse, Kellogg’s continues launching NEW cereals for children filled with artificial ingredients, such as Minecraft Frosted Flakes and Disney’s Little Mermaid Cereal.”

Why This Isn’t A Big Ask For Kellogg’s

“This box of Froot Loops is from Canada. It’s colored naturally with watermelon, blueberry and carrot juice,” Hari noted. “This is the U.S. version. It contains four different artificial food dyes with the preservative BHT, which is an endocrine-disrupting chemical linked to cancer.”

“The absurd question we should all be asking is: Why shouldn’t American children receive the safest versions of products that Kellogg already makes?” echoed CEO of HumanCo. Jason H. Karp.

Use Your Voice To Save American Food & Health

Our nation is at a crossroads, dealing with pivotal issues that directly impact your daily lives – from ensuring religious freedom, fair and secure elections, to fighting against inflation from foreign governments and groups, and advocating for secure borders. The strength of our community, the rights of our parents, and the protection of girls’ sports, life, and the economy are not just political issues; they are the fabric of our society. It’s time to take a stand against crimereform our institutions, and ensure the prosperity and security of our nation.

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Did you know that you, your family, and friends can send letters directly to your elected officials today, and this is the only way to ensure your voice is heard by your lawmakers — whether it’s election season or not? Tell your leaders what you want from their time in office, and what you expect from our federal government. Letter-writing campaigns, or even just a single letter, can be enough to sway policy and create positive change. And you won’t even have to lift a pen!

 

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