Back to our Roots

Ever since the domestication of animals, mass production of food and GMO's (Genetically Modified Foods) our health has declined tremendously. The disconnection between the animals and nature has affected our relationship with the earth and the environment. Throughout the years, the mass production of food has increased and taken over the entire earth by storm. The manufacturing of GMO foods, clothing, machinery and petroleum based products are now connected to many health problems leading to the destruction of our natural resources.

This serious incident was first introduced to the Americas after the colonization of numerous indigenous tribes. Indigenous tribes diet consisted of wild foods such as super foods, heirloom fruits and vegetables, some wild meats, seeds, herbs and the notorious maize. These foods were staples of different tribes and were also known to be powerful. However, everything changed when Europeans introduced foods such as bread, flour, sugar, and domesticated animals, changing the dynamics of food forever. Post colonialism also introduced the idea of a "Corporate America," and the introduction of harmful practices such as pesticides and insecticides. 

Today, we are now seen the negative effects of colonization and how the "SAD" diet (Standard American Diet) is affecting our people and our future generation. Sadly, the "SAD" diet is considered to be the ideal diet in the United States and now spreading around the world. This diet promotes excessive amounts of animal products, processed foods, food coloring, GMO foods, and Fast Foods. 

Studies has shown that eating excessive animal products, and processed foods can be detrimental to the body leading to harmful diseases. Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, obesity and cancer are associated with bad eating habits.

Many people argue that heavily processed foods are convenient and not all of them are bad however, processed food are usually higher in sodium, fat and sugar content causing allergies, digestive issues and weight gain.

In this blog, I will be sharing recipes, and ways of how we can decolonize our diet from the "SAD" diet. I will also share easy techniques of how we can transition to a more wholesome, organic, plant based diet. Stay tune for more recipes, tips, and interesting facts about food and culture. 

 Food provides energy and life, we need energy to grow and to be healthy. By choosing the right foods we can achieve optimum health and happiness.