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Television personalities like Oprah are increasingly advocating the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle. Academics, such as Michael Pollan, have helped argue that what you put into your body affects how it functions. If fruits and vegetables become more affordable through subsidizations they will make a larger number of plates. Just as fast food has become the quick and cheap fix when looking for a meal, so too does subsidizations on healthier foods positively impact a country’s population. As always, changing what you eat may not be enough. Exercise and the support of loved ones are all key steps to living healthier. Ultimately as tempting rapid change might seem, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Visiting a farmer’s market for hard to find fruits and vegetables is one solution. Growing a garden is another. There are a countless number of approaches to this growing issue but the common factors of healthy eating in conjunction with exercise, remains constant.
