What's in Your Food?

After watching the video, I became increasingly concerned about the ingredients and practices used by large food corporations and how they may affect public health. Many processed foods contain additives, preservatives, and chemicals that raise questions about long-term exposure, especially for children. These concerns are often linked to the growing number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Additionally, there is a noticeable rise in cancer diagnoses among adults in their 40s and 50s—ages traditionally associated with active, healthy living—prompting important discussions about the potential role diet and environmental factors play in overall health and longevity.

Thus, at Indelible Chef, we emphasize the importance of choosing whole, minimally processed foods whenever possible. Incorporating fresh vegetables into daily meals and using olive oil instead of spray oils are simple yet meaningful steps toward better health. Preparing your own vegetable chips or sticks using freshly cut vegetables—whether lightly fried or, better yet, baked—allows for greater control over ingredients and nutritional value. Similarly, replacing packaged fruit snacks with fresh fruit salads provides natural vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants without added sugars or preservatives. Moving away from fast and heavily processed foods supports improved nutritional well-being and encourages long-term, sustainable health.