We got our kids to stop pestering us about fast food by watching Super Size Me. All Josie had to see was the scene where Morgan Spurlock vomits about five minutes after finishing a meal. That was that. "Fast Food Nation" is a great book. I recommend it highly.

I don't think it's necessary to go all the way to being vegan, though if that's what works for you go for it. For my family it doesn't work. What DOES work is this: Know Your Producer. Buy food products from people you know, or at least know about. I know my dairyman personally. He comes to my house once a week; I'm even his webmaster. I get my eggs from my own chickens, I definitely know those particular producers. I don't personally know the people from whom I buy my meat, but I know their reputations and practices, and when I can afford to buy a hog I do personally know that grower. That, more than anything, is the key.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor