Film Analysis: Hungry For Change

Hungry for Change is a documentary that exposes the truth about the food industry, eating habits in America and what we need to do to change it. The film explains why what we are eating is not real food, only food-like, and why we are so addicted to processed food. The food industry is adding chemicals to food which not only destroy our bodies but are designed to keep us craving more. Producers use food labels like fat-free or sugar-free to mislead us to think that their product is healthier but they are just trying to disguise what is really added. Artificial sweeteners and MSG are chemicals added to food to make it more addicting, like the chemicals in drugs or cigarettes. People do not realize what they are putting into their bodies; documentary explains in depth what these chemicals are doing to our bodies and how to change our habits.

What I found interesting is how the FDA allows companies

to perform and submit their own tests. Even though the companies can skew the results to be in their favor, if it appears to be acceptable then the tests will be allowed. Companies add all kinds of unhealthy chemicals as a strategy to keep us unhappy and coming back for a quick fix. The chemicals that are added to food cannot be naturally processed by the body. Since learning about the deception from the food industry I will make a point to always look at the ingredient list before purchasing a product.

So many people try diets to lose weight but for most people, it does not work.

There will always be new diet fad but they are only temporary. The University of California in Los Angeles states, “up to two-thirds of those on a diet regain more weight than they started”. People will not stick to a diet if they are not getting results fast enough and if they do get the results they want, they go back to their old eating habits once the diet is over. Instead of going on a diet, you should just slowly add healthier options to your current diet. Eventually, healthy foods will replace the bad food completely. Losing weight can be achieved by changing your lifestyle.

We all want to be thin and attractive but we are not doing it the right way. We do not consume enough calories with nutritional value. Eating right gives your body the nutrients it needs to perform at its best. People need to be informed about healthy eating choices and the reality about the food industry today. Becoming educated will help you live a healthy longer life and give you the ability to inform

others.