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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know I don’t tout myself in any way as a ‘healthy’ food blogger. I definitely like discovering new healthier packaged foods that are on the market but I rarely make food from scratch, usually using convenient options instead. I try and serve sweets and snacks in moderation but I’m not unaware of the fact that I have a long way to go when it comes to feeding my family a more wholesome and natural diet.
I tend to stay away from food politics (you know what I’m talking about) but as I do whenever I’m asked to share something on my blog, when I was approached with the information about FED UP before I said yes I looked through the assets that I was sent and did some internet searches. After I learned more and because of comments left on posts on my blog in the past, I thought it was something that a lot of my readers would be interested in.
Before anyone calls me a hypocrite, you will still see posts on my blog for packaged convenience foods, services and restaurants that FED UP is hoping to educate about. I admit up front that any lifestyle changes that may take place in my family won’t take place over night. I haven’t seen the movie, I’ve only watched the trailer and read some articles about it, but what I’ve seen and read about FED UP so far certainly gave me “food” for thought.
I’m presenting the trailer and summary to you, for you to watch and read and to make your own decision about the information presented.
About the Film
FED UP – The film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. In theaters May 9.
For the past 30 years, everything we thought we knew about food and exercise is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David (Oscar winning producer of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever.
Read more about the research behind FED UP.
The Fed Up Challenge
On May 12, join the #FedUpMovie team in going sugar free for 10 days. It won’t be easy, but together we can take the first steps in fighting the biggest public health crisis of our time. Take the pledge » http://fedupmovie.com/fedupchallenge.
FED UP Online
Visit the official website
Like Fed Up on Facebook
Follow @FedupMovie on Twitter and Instagram
#FedUpMovie
Tell everyone about #FedUpMovie
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a $50 Whole Foods gift card to re-think your grocery list.
This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older. No PO Boxes. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, and will be randomly chosen. By entering this giveaway you are stating that you have read and agree to the Privacy Statement and Giveaway Rules posted on our site. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Giveaway ends May 25, 2014 at 1:00 AM CST.
Tammy Litke is a Dallas blogger, blogging since 2008. She loves to watch movies, play video games, spend time in the kitchen, and travel. Between recipes and reviews you’ll find many helpful and some just plain funny posts on her blog. Welcome, pull up a chair and stay for a while!
One out of every three Americans will have diabetes~ 80% of our food products have added sugar
I think that having over 600,000 food products and 80% have added sugar, is disgraceful.
I never knew that so many products ADDED sugar. That's just nuts. Thank you for educating us on this topic.
Wow, I never knew spaghetti sauce had so much sugar!
the most concerning fact is that 80% of our food has added sugar
The fact that our life expectancy is going down.
I thought it was concerning although not surprising that 80 percent of our food contains sugar.
The most appalling fact is that out of some 600,000 food items, 80% contain added sugar. When we decided to eat only whole foods made from scratch, I began to read the labels on the few items I wanted to keep–ketchup, salad dressing, BBQ sauce, etc–and found that almost all of them contain HFCS. In some stores every single brand contains HFCS, so we do without.
That 80% of food items have added sugar.
The concerning fact is One out of every three Americans will have diabetes.
I am horrified that from 600,000 items 80% contain added sugar.
I was surprised to learn that the "sugar industry is in business to make a profit". I thought "big sugar" was a charity!!! I have concerns about movies like this because they can be filled with misrepresentations. Maybe when you watch the movie it is different, but it seems like they are absolving the individual of personal responsibility and making "sugar" the scapegoat. I don't need celebrities and politicians to look down their nose at me and tell me how to raise my kids. It seems like the nanny state mentality is getting a little too big for my comfort level.
By 2050, 1 in 3 people will have diabetes.
I really want to go and watch this movie. I blog about food, too, and would love it if we lived in a perfect world and did not have to worry about the crap in our food. I am guilty of using shortcuts to make my hectic life a little easier. I am thankful for those who are leading the way in trying to bring about positive changes.
By 2050 1/3 of Americans will have diabetes, this is scary.
I thought it was concerning although not surprising that 80 percent of our food contains sugar.
I need to educate myself more and think about reading labels on the foods that I'm buying for my families! That's a ton of products with sugar!!!
Yuk: 80% of products have added sugar (which we don't need)
Thanks for the contest.
I'm concerned that "By 2050, one out of every three Americans will have diabetes."
Wow, I had no clue about some of these! I'm going to check the challenge out.
The amount of sugar in food is quite ridiculous.
80% of our foods have sugar… so unnecessary!
Most concerning fact…that by 2050, 1/3 of all Americans could have diabetes…WOW!
The most concerning thing to me is the fact that so many companies are marketing this junk to children.
Entered the rafflecopter form as "Wild Orchid"
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Its amazing to think 1 out of 3 Americans will eventually have diabetes.
Sooo much sugar in the foods. I didn't realize it was up to 80% – that's crazy. I know I really don't have land to plant so I started some container gardening and am trying to make more things fresh
I cant believe 80% of foods have added sugar
That 80% of our foods have sugar…insane!
A concerning fact to me is that 1/3 Americans will have diabetes
80% of our food contains sugar. I knew it was high but that is really high
all the added sugar — just horrible.
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For many people, we've eaten so much sugar, even in things we don't realize has sugar added, that our bodies are addicted to it. I admit that I am addicted to sugar. I wasn't aware of this until just now, reading your post, so I'll start tomorrow, but will pledge to go sugar-free for 10 days.
This is the first generation of Americans expected to live shorter lives than their parents.
The most concerning fact is that life expectancy is decreasing because of something that could be easily changed in our daily eating habits.
there over 600,000 thousand products on the shelf and 80% has sugar in them
I think it's concerning that junk food companies are pushing their products not being truthful about the harm they are causing.
One out of every three Americans will have diabetes – that is going to take a toll on individuals, families and our country.
The fact that there is so much sugar in our food. It is disturbing
Hard to believe that by 2050, one third of all Americans will have diabetes!
We have to be mindful of all foods that we partake of. Ridiculous amount of sugar in the spaghetti sauce.
The fact that sugar acts the same on our brains as cocaine
1 in 3 Americans will get diabetes.
the crazy amount of sugar in our food..even foods you wouldn't suspect like spaghetti sauce
The correlation between sugar and cocaine addiction in the brain as well as the epidemic of childhood obesity is very disconcerting.
That 80% of food items have added sugar.
I don't like the lower life expectancy
The diabetes fact, that 1/3 of all Americans will have it by 2050 is seriously disturbing.
80% of our food has added sugar. Terrifying.
Sugar is deadly
We are so misinformed. I can't wait to watch Fed Up.
I definitely need to control my sugar intake.
I learned 80% of all food has an added sugar in it.
I agree with David. I don't like when we aren't allowed to make our own decisions anymore.
The most concerning thing is how much sugar is added to so many products.
Eat real food…cut down on the processed crap!
I can't believe that there's so much sugar in our products. I don't think it's necessary and I think companies should be more upfront as to how much sugar is really in the products we give to our families. I know the packaging says one thing, but it still freaks me out knowing their numbers may not be all that accurate. Who knows what they really do behind close doors, ya know.
One soda a day increases a child’s chance of obesity by 60%.
The fact that our government does not require foods containing GMOs to be appropriately labeled is horrific! It is great to see that at least some people with a voice are attempting to educate the American public.
I find it appalling that 80% of our food has some kind of sugar in it. 🙁
I was amazed at how sugar and cocaine affect the brain in similar ways.
I find it very concerning that 1 in 3 people due to statistics will have diabetes
There is sugar in 80% of food produccts.
It's scary that 80% of food items have added sugar.
I don't like how much sugar is in our diets.
All the added sugar that's put in our food.
It is insane what is put in our food here in America. Much of it barely resembles food anymore.
WOW who knew their as was that much sugar in sauce! Plus the flavored Yogurt as well, that is just bonkers!!!
1 in 3 people will have diabetes
WHAT??? So healthy foods aren't really so healthy at all? I can't believe how much sugar is in some things, I'm actually astounded 🙁
I don't think I've seen Fed Up yet, but have heard about it. I really should watch it sometime. We love food documentaries. Anything to help us learn more so we can share with others why we are getting into organic farming!
80% of sugar is in added products, that is so scary!
the fact that That 80% of food items have added sugar.
I learned that 80% of the food sold has sugar in it.
That sugar(s) are acting like cocaine in the brain
I for one am fed up as well. Most of the food in the grocery store is frankenfood, processed til there is no actually real food in it any more. And the way sugar is added to everything is outrageous.
80% of food items have added sugar.
By 2050 1 out of 3 Americans will have diabetes.
80% of our food products have added sugar…no wonder so many people have diabetes!
Your brain lights up when you have sugar just like when you have cocaine..it's totally addictive!! YIKES!
I never knew spaghetti sauce had so much sugar. No wonder my daughter likes it so much.
Added sugar in products you don't expect to be sweet at all!
One out of 3 Americans will have diabetes, that's awful! Scary how high those numbers are.
80% of our foods have sugar
That a child who drinks one soda a day , increases their chance of obsiety by 60 percent.
The Sugar comparison was shocking especially with the Spaghetti sauce vs M & M s
The amount of added sugar is crazy.
80% of the products have added sugar
The biggest thing I learned is 80% of our food has added sugar.
Alarming fact: Junk food companies are acting like tobacco companies did 30 years ago.
It surprises me that so many foods are full of sugar! The message that the government is subsidizing the obesity epidemic is apalling! I need to hear more!
I find it very alarming that by 2050 1 out of 3 Americans with have diabetes!
The most concerning fact is how much sugar is in our food!
That 80% of our food has added sugar in it. I'm pretty sure that nowhere near all of it needs it for flavor, texture or anything else.
80% of our food having added sugar is crazy!
That things that I wouldnt expect contain sugar have TONS of sugar
I think that the most concerning fact is that 80% of our food has added sugar 🙁
most concerning to me is that 80% of foods contain added sugar
80% of our food products have added sugar
80% of food items have added sugar
The most alarming fact is that 80% of our food contains sugar and how prevalent diabetes is.
The most concerning fact to me from the film trailer was that 80% of our foods have added sugar.
I learned that 80 % of all food in USA has added sugar.
80% of our foods have added sugar. Higher than I thought and I knew it was high.
the fact one in 3 americans will have diabetes by 2050. 🙁
I am appalled that our life expectancy is falling!!
The most concerning thing is that we don't know a lot of things. I'm interested to find out.
One out of every three Americans will get diabetes
Thanks for the giveaway…distressing that the government still subsidizes the sugar industry with our tax dollars, a practice that is slowly killing us.
80% of the 600,000 food products contain added sugar. WOW!
I never knew spaghetti sauce had so much sugar!
I knew that a lot of sugar was added to food, but didn't realize it's 80%
It's the fact that 80% of our available food has added sugar.