Our group chose to sticker "This is Public Health" at Abby's Health and Nutrition store, located on Dale Mabry. The store is relevant to public health because it promotes good health through the use of more natural, organic, and a lesser amount of preservatives in a wide range of products, in comparison to a "regular" grocery store. Many people are choosing to be healthier by eating better and using fewer toxins in their foods to avoid diseases and cancer. The store offers a variety of daily essentials such as organic produce, vitamins and supplements, body products, as well as many more. Abby's even offers healthier foods and treats for man's best friend. These products can be helpful with dogs that have food allergies. One interesting thing Abby’s had to offer was the small deli shop people could go to and enjoy during lunch breaks. The in-store deli is a good thing, because it gives people a chance to not only see but to try healthier foods instead of going to a fast food restaurant. Although the overall store prices are a bit expensive, we know the cost may be short-term, while benefits may be long-term. In addition, they had magazines and books related to healthy eating habits and dieting along with fitness. They also offer free classes and seminars related to healthy lifestyles, such as weight loss, hormone balancing, syndrome X, ect. All in all, an organic store like Abby's helps us live longer and improve the quality of our lives.
Roya K., Tahzi S., Daniel U., & John R.
Stores like Abby's are very rare in today's society. With the big corporate stores such as Publix and Sweetbay here in Florida, which offer food for much cheaper, the way of the healthy food stores are rare. Some of the major stores are starting to realize that people are wanting organic food, but still quite expensive. Hopefully in the future, there will be many health food stores for an affodables price. I do like how Abby's has a deli in the back which offers different types of healthy foods. Its a nice change from the fatty fast food restaurants.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that stores like this are very hard to find. America is always on fast forward trying to get the most done in the shortest amount of time. Fast food is very convenient for this idea, but it does not help lower our obesity rate. Being a personal trainer and fitness adviser I truly enjoy seeing stores like this. Many people do not realize that eating healthy is more important than even exercising. Don't get me wrong exercising is the next important what you put into your body matters! The classes and seminars are great in that the first step in achieving a healthy lifestyle is learning how to get there.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that stores like Abby's exist. Although they are very rare to find now a days. We are used to eating fast food because of how things are in society. Fast food restaurants are cheaper and more convenient, but at the end of the day they will do more harm to our bodies than good. In order to for us to raise our life expectancy, we must first start by reducing or eliminating the diseases cause by poor eating habits and lack of physical activities. Abby's may be expensive (compare to the less health stores and fast food restaurants) but can we really put a price on being healthy? can we spend a few more dollars on food that can potentially save our lives down the road? i think so. it's time for a change america
ReplyDeleteAwesome post guys! I have been looking long and hard for an amazing health food store such as Abbys. Nutrition is such an important part of our lives, and people don't understand if you EAT healthy, you will feel GREAT! Personally, I started eating clean almost a year ago, and my body craves healthy and organic foods. The energy, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals we gain from eating this way does our bodies so good, we definitely gain in the long run! Although, eating healthy is often times more expensive than eating fast food, I've started budgeting my money and not going out to eat as much so I can afford to eat clean. Loved the post guys, and I like how you all are holding a healthy item :)
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