A recent article in the Washington Post told the story of a girl who completely stopped eating packaged and processed food. She said her body feels so much better now. With crazy college schedules, would BYU students cut packaged food out of their diet?
“I’ve heard that processed food is bad for your health, and I believe it, but not enough to stop eating it. I don’t believe it will do enough harm on me that I can’t eat it.” — TJ Young, accounting, Idaho Falls, Idaho
“I think it is interesting and it would be cool to try to do that; I just don’t personally want to do that.” — Madeliene Malmfeldt, environmental science, Cumming, Georgia
“I’m always busy so I usually do the same thing, just pop something in the microwave and eat it. But when I don’t do that I feel a lot better.” — Matt Jackson, business, Provo
“I don’t think I would ever do it. I like the taste of processed foods. I think the non-processed and non-packaged foods are probably healthier, but I’ve never had any health problems because of them” — Amanda Greene, art, Weare, New Hampshire
“I think it’s definitely a good idea to try because I know when they process foods they add a lot of bad stuff in there. For me, though, it’s not very logical just because I am always on the run.” — Andrea Kenison, employee at Studio 1030 in Wilkinson Center, Kenison
“I would try it. It would be hard with the commitment, but I totally would. I was raised in a family that appreciates really good and healthy food, so I think that’s why I am inclined to think I would do it.” — Krisana Finlay, neuroscience/human development, Sandy
“When I eat home-cooked meals I feel better and more productive. It would definitely be a good idea.” — Kelsey Gentry, family life, Mount Airy, North Carolina
“I think I would be much healthier if I stopped eating processed food, but I’m not going to do it. I simply don’t have the time.” — Eric So, film, Hong Kong
