Wow, I can’t believe it!

This morning as I was passing by a TV in the gym, I heard them say that the school board in Hamilton, Ontario is looking at removing ALL junk food from all of their schools.

I never watch the news because I don’t feel it’s incessant negativity provides any value to my life, but I have to say that I was impressed by what I heard this morning.

I don’t know what has taken school boards so long to realize the detrimental effects junk foods have on the health and performance of kids and teenagers, let alone everyone else.

Hopefully, this movement will spread to other much bigger school boards who are unfortunately being paid off by companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi to carry their vending machines and pollute their students.

There have been countless studies showing the harmful effects of sugar and processed foods on the behaviour and academic performance of adolescents. Similar studies have been conducted on prison inmates with results showing increased aggression and delinquent behaviour in those whose diets are rich in “junk food”.

I remember when I was in high school, our cafeteria menu choices consisted of chicken burgers, fries, patties, pizza, candy bars, pop, and some other garbage. I don’t even think the offered the option of fruit, let alone vegetables.

It was a sad state of affairs and I don’t think the situation has improved much in most schools.

But today’s news is encouraging.

What do you think about the state of junk food in our schools? I’d love to hear your thoughts.