It's no secret that we enjoy our occasional fast food stops. But what if those stops were actually killing us? America is claimed to be one of the most overweight countries on the planet. That's actually awful to know, and unfortunately nothing looks very hopeful or bright with that either. In the United States, our food is monitored by the Department of Agriculture which means as a result; corn is going to be starring as the lead role. Research has pin pointed that corn is the culprit and sadly no one is stepping up against it. Like dogs, corn is bad for us by being too starchy. Starches then can effect the heart, and unfortunately that belly fat we all have to face in the mirror, ends up effecting your liver to the point it's time to find a new one. Foods can actually be dangerous, but that too is no secret.

I've been taking this Health Education course at school, and every documentary we have watched as a class has been covering the story of the Bogalusa L.A. health studies where school nurses perform health exams on the children from Kindergarten age to third grade and they watch the children's blood pressures, cholesterol, and BMI. This study began in 1972 by Dr. Gerald S. Berenson who was a pediatric cardiologist. The study was and still is done on students from ages five to eight and it is done to address the problem of capacity building in minority health research.

I mention a brief summary of the Bogalusa study because it's the start to something, something we all linger for but never grab on to. It would be health. Being healthy people believe would require going to the gym on a membership fee, or cutting everything out of your diet that you actually enjoy. In all reality however, it's not all that. Being healthy is having a day to eat that bad food you love so much so your body has fatty acids to metabolize, or enjoying lean meats over red meats. Being healthy however also comes at a higher price. In belief of common people, healthy foods are more expensive, but it is believed to be expensive because it's the way the Government is assumed to control us the people. The higher the prices; the more likely we are to turn to the cheaper unhealthier selections where corn is a preservative and sodium is through the roof. The other side of things is exercise however, you don't need a gym membership to take your dog to the park and run around or to walk down the street for a few minutes. A simple walk burns a heavy amount of calories; for FREE!

As one can see, eating healthy does have a cost, but it isn't much when it comes to your health. Keep your liver to yourself and have a good week!