You can start by examining the ingredients of the foods you are eating and asking yourself if you are familiar with the ingredients; if you don't know it, maybe it's a great idea not to eat it anymore. A rule of thumb, according to Michael Pollan, is that if it has more than 5 ingredients, then it must not be anywhere near as pure as it should be (12). Don't eat anything that your great, great, great grandmother wouldn't recognize (Pollan 12). We should all try to eat as many whole foods as possible and one way to ensure you eat as simply as possible is to go to local farmers markets and purchase your foods there (Pollan 15). It's a great way to avoid unwanted artificial ingredients and preservatives and push you to cook your own meals. Berry would agree that it's a great idea to grow your own food so you know exactly how it's grown and whether any chemicals have been sprayed on it. When it comes to the lives of animals, it is important that you sympathize with them considering that they are essentially living creatures, like you and I, who are killed for you to eat. Whenever possible, try to get your meat from farms you know where these animals have lived happy, healthy lives. If you follow all these tips and follow them, you are sure to create a