Steve Pope wrote:
> In article <Gp3%h.91$LJ3.57@trnddc02>, wff_ng_7 > wrote:
>
>> As to eating plenty of foods that aren't suspect, that can
>> be a lot harder than you suggest. Wild caught fish are not so
>> easy to come by in many areas, and is quite expensive.
>
> Canned salmon and canned tuna is all wild-caught, if that is
> what is available/affordable.
>
>> People might be eating chicken or pork to avoid red meats. And
>> maybe beans aren't such a good idea for other health reasons. I
>> was recently diagnosed with gout and some lists put beans in
>> the foods to avoid. The issues are really far too complex for
>> it to be a "no-brainer" for most people.
>
> It obviously becomes more complex for those with dietary restrictions,
> but I think for most people it's still pretty straightforward --
> except for when you're forced to eat out. But even in such cases,
> a person could readily reduce the amount of suspect items consumed.
>
> I think the biggest barrier is psychological -- the overriding
> assumption that all foods on offer in the U.S. are safe is the
> main barrier. It's hard to break from habit and preconceived
> notions, even when your intellect tells you they are wrong.
>
> Steve
>
>
You've nailed it: people assume that all the food available is safe
because if it weren't, it wouldn't be available ; ) The fact that it
isn't always true doesn't even cross their minds.