Many people
are aware of the existing controversy surrounding the potential creation of a
private health care system within our current Canadian public health care. The debate continues with pros and cons on
each side of the argument.
I do not
know the answer, but what I cannot understand is the millions of people that do
not realize the fundamental need of health prevention and becoming proactive when
it comes to their health.
Our current
health care crisis stems from many issues, including obesity, diabetes, cancer,
cardiovascular issues and so much more.
Basic
education and access to knowledge creates an empowered individual. And perhaps rather than focusing our lives on
attaining those “quick fix” solutions (albeit the magic pill or surgical
intervention) we should take the time and determine the appropriate action to
implement to foster better health BEFORE any crisis.
North
America is a fast food nation filled with convenience foods, loaded with sugar,
high in saturated fats and calorie content that not only lacks any real
nutritional benefits but when consumed on a regular basis increases the risk of
chronic health conditions that are placing an undue burden on our existing
health care system.
We are a
society of indulgence basing many of our food choice on pleasure without
considering the long term pain associated with excess consumption.
Let’s start
thinking about our long term health and that of our children by making wise
nutritional choices that include ample servings of fresh vegetables, fruit,
healthy fats and lean protein.
If that
doesn’t work, perhaps a $10 off coupon towards your next by-pass surgery is
included with any “supersized” meal at any fast food outlet. Surely this would positively impact our
current health care crisis and reduce the financial strains on the system.
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