Why My Attendance at ShiftCon Matters

Earlier today a friend and I were coming back from a meeting and noticed how the landscape of a nearby neighborhood had changed over the last 5 years.  I really don't when the lone grocery store in the area closed or the neighborhood garden disappeared but the realization of the growing food desert in the area really stunned us both.

When I referred to the area as a food desert, she asked what I meant.

  What's a 'food desert'?", she asked.

A food desert is an area void of grocery stores, farmers markets, places where persons can purchase fresh fruits and veggies.  

After driving around a bit we discovered the nearest grocery store was over 10 miles away.  That may not seem like much but to an elderly person with no car or a growing family the lack of fresh fruits and veggies often ties to increased obesity and other health related problems.

We've heard the saying 

You Are What YOU Eat

Now think about it, if unhealthy foods are the only available options, then we are more apt to make unhealthy choices.  

I want to do something to help.  When I think of all the people in that neighborhood who no longer have immediate access to a nearby grocery store or community garden, it saddens me deeply.  I have to do something.  

Attending ShiftCon is the first step in learning possible ways to get started and make something happen.

ShiftCon is an empowering forum where we can connect, share, learn and organize with other Shifters at a conference which focuses on food, wellness, health, sustainability and more.  

ShiftCon Eco-Wellness Influencer Conference
http://www.shiftconmedia.com
October 3-5, 2019
Location: Atlanta, GA

Click here to purchase your ticket 

Let's face it, shift happens.  Here's our chance to make a change for the better.  Join me at ShiftCon this year.

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