The Quality of Your Food Matters

How important is the quality of food to you? Some people have the viewpoint that it 
doesn't really what they eat, and that it doesn’t really matter where it comes from, but is 
that really true? Food is grown and manufactured all over the world, but not all 
companies and methods are created on an equal quality base. You might be really 
unhappy with one method versus another, so in the interest of spreading some 
important information, the next few paragraphs will be dedicated to explaining why the 
quality of your food matters. 


Food Safety

One of the primary things that can create a steep divide between what is eaten in one 
culture versus another might be food safety standards. These standards have been 
created, reviewed and put into place to provide safety and reliability for consumers that 
they can have some belief in when making choices. There are nations and areas that 
don’t adhere to these standards, and so there may be more instances of foodborne 
illness that are acceptable in one area compared to another. Some countries may 
produce goods that appear to be safe for using in cooking, but if they don’t have the 
same standards as other developed nations, then dangerous metals might find their 
way into your food. 


Nutrition

Food that is fresh is the most nutritious. If a company mass produces foods that will 
have to travel a long way, then the food is more than likely to have lost a large portion of 
its nutrients in whatever processes that have been employed to extend the shelf life of 
the product. Without the proper presence of nutrition, the food you ingest becomes 
empty calories that can cause people to gain weight while still craving nutrients their 
body needs causing them to overeat. Good quality foods will satisfy you properly 
instead of leaving you feeling like you haven’t eaten anything. Whole foods are always 
the best option when they're available. 


Processing Methods

Some of the processing methods used by companies require them to use chemicals 
that are often less than favorable. These can also include preservatives that help rob 
the food of their original flavor that has to be replaced by other artificial substances. 
Prepackaged foods are also astronomically high in sodium. Most foods that are frozen 
like gas station burritos are likely to contain 4 - 6 times the sodium you should have in 
day, only in just one or two serving sizes. Try to stick to the foods that you can cook for 
yourself with whole ingredients. It will be healthier and you’ll know what in it. If you’re in 
a serious time crunch, then there are some frozen meals made with health in view. 
