On Dec 22, 2006, at 9:54 AM, LACTNET automatic digest system wrote:
> ARGGGGGGHHHHH!
> They are getting into our brains!
>

If we were artificially-fed, they already got to our brains. Again, I  
think that promoting breastfeeding has to involve an awareness of our  
ecology on this planet. As Rachel said, when we avoid processed  
foods, we pretty much avoid all of them and then we hurt them where  
it matters most. You don't have to spend your time chasing down the  
brands when you avoid the majority of them altogether. It's not  
perfect, since these companies are pushing their way into "organic"  
foods, but it is much easier.

I also don't understand the point in working so hard against all of  
the cultural and medicalized barriers to succeed at breastfeeding and  
then feed children on processed foods anyway. Breastfeeding is no  
more a vaccine for AIM than it is for trans fats.

Thinking globally,  when you avoid processed foods, you have an  
impact on the lives of workers both in the west and in developing  
nations whose lives and livelihoods are defined by our choices. Fair  
trade, the environment, even slavery (think Hershey here:
http://www.foodrevolution.org/slavery_chocolate.htm) are all impacted  
by our purchasing choices. It begins with breastfeeding, but is an  
awareness that can surely  continue well beyond breastfeeding and  
circle back again as it so greatly affects the lives of so many  
mothers of young children. I think the only means by which to boycott  
Nestle in any significant and effective way is to boycott all of  
these companies and eat whole foods.

Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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