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How Convenience Culture Has Been Weaponized to Keep Us Sick & Stuck

Savannah Shea Blake
5 min readDec 12, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and modern world, it’s easy to succumb to the allure of convenience. We often find ourselves reaching for the quickest and cheapest options when it comes to our meals. However, what we fail to realize is that these heavily processed foods can be detrimental to our health in the long run.

The food industry has mastered the art of marketing, making highly processed and packaged foods appear attractive and appealing. They are often filled with artificial additives, excessive amounts of sugar, unhealthy fats, and high levels of sodium. These ingredients, while providing a quick fix for our hunger, can take a toll on our bodies over time.

Consuming these convenient yet unhealthy foods regularly can lead to various health issues such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Our bodies require a balanced and nutritious diet to thrive and function optimally. By relying on heavily processed foods, we miss out on vital nutrients and put ourselves at risk of nutritional deficiencies.

To break free from this cycle, it’s essential to prioritize whole, unprocessed foods in our diets. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats should form the foundation of our meals. By opting for homemade meals that are prepared…

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Savannah Shea Blake
Savannah Shea Blake

Written by Savannah Shea Blake

S.S.Blake; Alchemy Coach, Yoga + Meditation Teacher ⋆ Host of podcast: Align Vibe Flow ⋆ Founder of EarthandWater.co

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