The distortion and deception of doublespeak – the eroding and
watering down of the meaning of words has become widespread. One
example is the use of the word “humane” as in “humane veal.” Others
that come to mind are: “healthy,” “natural,” and “organic.”
One supermarket’s weekly circular features a special section with the
catchy title “Easy to Eat Well” that promotes the sale of unhealthful
foods along with two recipes. The tactics used in the latest one are so
outrageously dishonest, I could hardly believe it! “Comfort Foods
Without the Fat!” the banner proclaims. Since when are 2 pounds of pork,
avocado, and olive oil “without fat”? Unbelievable!
The language is upbeat, happy, (remember the “happy cows” ads?) and
designed to keep the public from changing their eating habits, using
psychology to justify their weakness – in effect, promoting their
self-delusion and self-destruction. These articles are so flagrant in
their distortion of the truth that they set a new standard for the art
of spin and deception!
Is it any wonder that obesity, cancer, heart disease, strokes,
diabetes, and all the accompanying symptoms and other common complaints
are epidemic?
See also:
http://www.all-creatures.org/health.html
http://www.all-creatures.org/recipes.html
http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.html
