It’s time to take our health into our own hands by focusing on what really matters—whole, nourishing foods and an active lifestyle. By eliminating processed foods and putting real, whole foods at the center of our diets, we can reduce chronic diseases and start living healthier, happier lives.
Key Actions:
1. Ban Processed Foods Nationwide:
Let’s put an end to the harmful ingredients in our food supply. It’s time to ban processed foods that contain things like seed oils (soybean, canola, and sunflower oils), artificial sweeteners (like aspartame and sucralose), refined sugars (such as high fructose corn syrup), and synthetic dyes (like Red 40 and Yellow 5). These are chemicals, preservatives, and additives that contribute to obesity, heart disease, and other chronic health issues. Instead, we’ll focus on real, whole foods—fruits, vegetables, grains, and lean proteins. By removing processed foods from our shelves, we create a food environment that supports long-term health for everyone.
2. Whole Foods Education Campaign:
We can’t just take the bad stuff out—we also need to fill that gap with knowledge. This nationwide education campaign will help people understand how to make healthier food choices and why it’s important to ditch things like preservatives (BHA, BHT), trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils), and artificial flavors. Through free cooking classes, accessible workshops, and easy-to-follow online resources, we’ll teach people how to cook with whole ingredients, plan meals, and read nutrition labels so they can feel confident about what they’re eating.
3. Bring Physical Education Back to Schools and Promote Movement for Everyone:
Let’s not forget that food isn’t the only key to a healthy life—movement matters, too. Physical education should be a daily part of every student’s life, and it shouldn’t just be about sports—it’s about building healthy habits that last. We’ll make sure kids get the chance to move and learn how to stay active, so they can grow up knowing how important it is to take care of their bodies. Plus, we’ll promote outdoor activities for all ages, encouraging people to get outside, move more, and enjoy nature—because it’s all about finding balance and staying active for life.
Impact:
By removing processed foods and focusing on whole foods and active living, we can drastically reduce the rates of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The change will be felt in the way we feel every day, the way we look at food, and the way we take care of ourselves. It’s about creating a healthier future for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
This isn’t just about banning harmful ingredients—it’s about giving everyone the chance to thrive with real food and active living. Let’s make the commitment to a healthier nation by focusing on what really works: whole foods, education, and movement. Together, we can build a future where health isn’t just a goal, it’s the standard.