Will there be anything left to eat?

[maestramommy]

I just saw this yesterday:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/wheat-gluten_b_1274872.html

So now, it's not just gluten but wheat in general that can kill you?

Then a few days ago I heard about this:
http://www.forksoverknives.com/about/synopsis/

I haven't seen it yet, but a GF did and she and her Dh are now trying to eat a plant based diet. Which is not easy because they are both traditional Asian eaters, and we love our meat!

With all the articles, documentaries and books coming out about foods that can kill you, are slowly killing you, or could kill you, will there be any food left? Is eating everything in moderation a completely obsolete concept now? Does one not have to worry about any of this unless they are actually experiencing health issues, or is this all in the category of preventative care?

[mikala]

I think it all boils down to we'll all die at some point of something. The dietary and lifestyle choices we make along the way certainly contribute to this in a big way but there isn't a magic formula that works for everyone. While we can probably all agree that it's best to minimize exposure to pesticides, eat a variety of foods, and not routinely overindulge there are a million ways to go after that. I think there are ultimately different answers for different people. We don't all react the same way to the things we eat, nor do we like the same foods.

[sariana]

I figure if I can't eat what I like, there's not much point in living anyway.

Why would I want to prolong my life by going on one of those super low-calorie diets? I would rather die young.