@lynncolye, I really appreciate your kind words and encourage about this post. And you are correct. This extends out into many aspects of life, not just food.
I have also pulled back on mainstream news. Are there any particular news sources that you rely on these days?
I was going to the BBC, but even that now isn't sitting right with me. Truthfully, I've been burying my head in the sand a bit when it comes to news in general :) Not the best idea, but sometimes it's my coping mechanism I guess.