There are some good things about our current food system, including pasteurization.
“Pasteurization also alters the chemical structure, makes fats rancid, destroys nutrients and results in the formation of free radicals in the body.”
I would have to question the above points. Rancid (besides being a current punk rock band) refers to the oxygenation of fats and was a problem in early pasteurization techniques but improved high temp, lower times periods helped reduce this problem. It may destroy some nutrients but will also preserve some nutrients. Personally I have never been comfortable with the free radical concept. The body is an amazing creation and some MAY be affected by this but for example, not ALL smokers get cancer and in fact some smoking may be beneficial for some.
From the comments here this is a very emotional issue and this is a complex issue because God made us unique and complex. But freedom of choice is the overriding issue and along with freedom comes responsibility.
I absolutely agree. But there is always something more important than freedom on people's minds so it becomes rarer and rarer.
It is absolutely about choice and I am dismayed to see some posters that want to control others choices. We have become a society of controls......even on FR.