In the past 30 years, there has... by Eugene Byers

In the past 30 years, there has been a shockingly vast increase in the U.S. obesity rates. The amount of obese adults in America has doubled from 15% in 1980 to 30% in 2010. Even worse, the number of obese children has more than tripled within that time, raising the likelihood of an even more obese adult population in the future of America. Furthermore, obesity is only one of the many diseases that have drastically increased over the last few decades. The causes of this decline in U.S. Health are plentiful, but one of the biggest contributors is the increasingly poor nutrition of our country. Below are six changes you can make to improve our nutrition and help you avoid becoming one of these dangerous statistics.

1. Eat Organic: Organic foods are free from harmful pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics that can contribute to heart disease, obesity, and many other health issues. In addition, organic foods tend to have a denser nutrient content so you will be getting more of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to maintain proper health, energy, and immune function.

2. Shop the Perimeter: The healthiest foods in grocery stores reside on the perimeter of the store such as the fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and the bulk section containing grains, legumes,