Why Catholics Should Avoid 'Fast Food' Source: Catholic Family News God could have chosen not to create food. He could have made man in a way such that he did not need to eat in order to survive. But, in His infinite wisdom, God did. Because God’s splendor is best shown forth in variety, there exists thousands of differently textured, colored, and tasting foods containing various nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for man to enjoy. Children and perhaps not a few adults may be shocked to learn that food doesn’t come from the grocery store. It comes from the earth. As punishment for Original Sin, man must work the land by the sweat of his brow, sometimes for many months, in order to bring forth that which sustains his earthly life. How could it be otherwise? Everything good for man requires patience and preparation. God's Plan for Food Food is mentioned numerous times in the Old Testament and during the life of Christ, Who is frequently recorded as teaching and r...