"And curse Ray "McDonalds" Kroc, he was such a stupid get -- all the fatties sing - Hey Burger Man, Ray, what do say, Burger Man Ray"
Of course, we can't simply toss off a little ditty about fast food and fat people. Diet is only one aspect of a lifestyle. Fast food alone doesn't make people fat. To me, it's a choice, which implies responsibility. Meaning, people have a responsibility to make the right food and lifestyle choices if they want to maintain the medically determined "normal" body weight.
Gabriella, we have talked on this subject at great length in the past and you have written numerous posts related to this issue. It really saddens me to hear the overweight and obesity statistics you mention for Spain.
I have more to say on this subject. But, I need to return my attention to the other computer screen, where I earn my bread (literally).
Viva La Mediterranean Diet!
bbennett
· 2 years ago
With apologies to the Beatles. . .
"And curse Ray "McDonalds" Kroc, he was such a stupid get -- all the fatties sing - Hey Burger Man, Ray, what do say, Burger Man Ray"
Of course, we can't simply toss off a little ditty about fast food and fat people. Diet is only one aspect of a lifestyle. Fast food alone doesn't make people fat. To me, it's a choice, which implies responsibility. Meaning, people have a responsibility to make the right food and lifestyle choices if they want to maintain the medically determined "normal" body weight.
Gabriella, we have talked on this subject at great length in the past and you have written numerous posts related to this issue. It really saddens me to hear the overweight and obesity statistics you mention for Spain.
I have more to say on this subject. But, I need to return my attention to the other computer screen, where I earn my bread (literally).
Viva La Mediterranean Diet!
Gabriella
· 2 years ago
I cannot blame you for feeling frustrated Bill. It appears that several cultures are forgetting the basic tenant to a happy, healthy life is to actually be conscious of where your food comes from and why you are choosing it. I agree wholeheartedly that the food you eat is a choice, as much as I feel the wine you drink is a choice, but neither are being consumed consciously. Rather, they are used as empty fillers - something you take in out of necessity and convenience, but not something you appreciate. Granted, I am not the chef in the house, but I am a human rabbit, always preferring a good vegetable over Twinkie. Sadly, I feel as if I am in starting to fall in the minority. I can only hope that the epidemic of Diabetes in America will wake up the rest of the world to one of many consequences of unconscious eating.
Gabriella
· 2 years ago
I cannot blame you for feeling frustrated Bill. It appears that several cultures are forgetting the basic tenant to a happy, healthy life is to actually be conscious of where your food comes from and why you are choosing it. I agree wholeheartedly that the food you eat is a choice, as much as I feel the wine you drink is a choice, but neither are being consumed consciously. Rather, they are used as empty fillers - something you take in out of necessity and convenience, but not something you appreciate. Granted, I am not the chef in the house, but I am a human rabbit, always preferring a good vegetable over Twinkie. Sadly, I feel as if I am in starting to fall in the minority. I can only hope that the epidemic of Diabetes in America will wake up the rest of the world to one of many consequences of unconscious eating.
Nate
· 2 years ago
Whenever any conversation about conscientious food consumption comes up, I like to ask if folks have read Michael Pollan's excellent book, <a href="Omnivore's " target="_blank">http://www.michaelpollan.com/omnivore.php">Omnivore's Dilemma. Pollan examines America's paradoxical obsession with eating healthily with our dismal eating habits, and discusses the disconnect most Americans have between our image of where our food comes from, and the reality of the industrial farms providing most of the fruits, vegetables and meat consumed.
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Nate
· 2 years ago
Whenever any conversation about conscientious food consumption comes up, I like to ask if folks have read Michael Pollan's excellent book, <a href="Omnivore's " target="_blank">http://www.michaelpollan.com/omnivore.php">Omnivore's Dilemma. Pollan examines America's paradoxical obsession with eating healthily with our dismal eating habits, and discusses the disconnect most Americans have between our image of where our food comes from, and the reality of the industrial farms providing most of the fruits, vegetables and meat consumed.
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Nate
· 2 years ago
Whenever any conversation about conscientious food consumption comes up, I like to ask if folks have read Michael Pollan's excellent book, <a href="Omnivore's " target="_blank">http://www.michaelpollan.com/omnivore.php">Omnivore's Dilemma. Pollan examines America's paradoxical obsession with eating healthily with our dismal eating habits, and discusses the disconnect most Americans have between our image of where our food comes from, and the reality of the industrial farms providing most of the fruits, vegetables and meat consumed.
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Gabriella
· 2 years ago
Thanks Nate for the head's up on the book. I've heard about the book before being a fantastic read, but just haven't gotten around to reading it. I'll look out for it. Out of curiosity, Does Pollan mention the issue of 'control' both personal and social as being a factor in the issue? I ask because as I see it, food is something tangible and real, one of the few things humans tend to see as within their control, unlike war, politics or the environment.
Take your recent article on basil at vinvenio.blogspot.com. You are one of the few that actually grow something, care for it, and use it in a meal. From start to finish, you are part of the process, whereas I feel the majority of Americans have no idea what basil is, where it comes from or what to do with it. Maybe they've heard the word, but the history and use of it is completely foreign. You are controlling your external and internal environment by both educating and by practice, while they, I think, are filling the fear of not being able to control the external world by sabotaging the internal one. One can also make the argument wine: consumption versus appreciation, education and patience.
Wine is just another thing to "think" about, right? So why bother thinking when you can just guzzle. Sigh....when did we stop caring? Maybe it is an issue of information overload, hearing too many sound bites everyday and making us want to just shut ourselves off from the world and eat frozen pizza.
I have no idea if this makes sense because I am rambling at this point, but I feel like I could fill volumes on the subject. Any thoughts?
Nate
· 2 years ago
Whenever any conversation about conscientious food consumption comes up, I like to ask if folks have read Michael Pollan's excellent book, Omnivore's Dilemma. Pollan examines America's paradoxical obsession with eating healthily with our dismal eating habits, and discusses the disconnect most Americans have between our image of where our food comes from, and the reality of the industrial farms providing most of the fruits, vegetables and meat consumed.
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Gabriella
· 2 years ago
Thanks Nate for the head's up on the book. I've heard about the book before being a fantastic read, but just haven't gotten around to reading it. I'll look out for it. Out of curiosity, Does Pollan mention the issue of 'control' both personal and social as being a factor in the issue? I ask because as I see it, food is something tangible and real, one of the few things humans tend to see as within their control, unlike war, politics or the environment.
Take your recent article on basil at vinvenio.blogspot.com. You are one of the few that actually grow something, care for it, and use it in a meal. From start to finish, you are part of the process, whereas I feel the majority of Americans have no idea what basil is, where it comes from or what to do with it. Maybe they've heard the word, but the history and use of it is completely foreign. You are controlling your external and internal environment by both educating and by practice, while they, I think, are filling the fear of not being able to control the external world by sabotaging the internal one. One can also make the argument wine: consumption versus appreciation, education and patience.
Wine is just another thing to "think" about, right? So why bother thinking when you can just guzzle. Sigh....when did we stop caring? Maybe it is an issue of information overload, hearing too many sound bites everyday and making us want to just shut ourselves off from the world and eat frozen pizza.
I have no idea if this makes sense because I am rambling at this point, but I feel like I could fill volumes on the subject. Any thoughts?
Enrico
· 2 years ago
Yes i agree with declaring the Mediterranean diet as UNESCO patrimony.
The Mediterranena diet is of everybody!!!
I hate those Fad diets and people who promte them, that require money to follow their principles, foods and recipes.
The Mediterranean diet is free
Thank you
Enrico from Italy (Sicily)
Enrico
· 2 years ago
Yes i agree with declaring the Mediterranean diet as UNESCO patrimony.
The Mediterranena diet is of everybody!!!
I hate those Fad diets and people who promte them, that require money to follow their principles, foods and recipes.
All Comments
"And curse Ray "McDonalds" Kroc, he was such a stupid get -- all the fatties sing - Hey Burger Man, Ray, what do say, Burger Man Ray"
Of course, we can't simply toss off a little ditty about fast food and fat people. Diet is only one aspect of a lifestyle. Fast food alone doesn't make people fat. To me, it's a choice, which implies responsibility. Meaning, people have a responsibility to make the right food and lifestyle choices if they want to maintain the medically determined "normal" body weight.
Gabriella, we have talked on this subject at great length in the past and you have written numerous posts related to this issue. It really saddens me to hear the overweight and obesity statistics you mention for Spain.
I have more to say on this subject. But, I need to return my attention to the other computer screen, where I earn my bread (literally).
Viva La Mediterranean Diet!
"And curse Ray "McDonalds" Kroc, he was such a stupid get -- all the fatties sing - Hey Burger Man, Ray, what do say, Burger Man Ray"
Of course, we can't simply toss off a little ditty about fast food and fat people. Diet is only one aspect of a lifestyle. Fast food alone doesn't make people fat. To me, it's a choice, which implies responsibility. Meaning, people have a responsibility to make the right food and lifestyle choices if they want to maintain the medically determined "normal" body weight.
Gabriella, we have talked on this subject at great length in the past and you have written numerous posts related to this issue. It really saddens me to hear the overweight and obesity statistics you mention for Spain.
I have more to say on this subject. But, I need to return my attention to the other computer screen, where I earn my bread (literally).
Viva La Mediterranean Diet!
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Take your recent article on basil at vinvenio.blogspot.com. You are one of the few that actually grow something, care for it, and use it in a meal. From start to finish, you are part of the process, whereas I feel the majority of Americans have no idea what basil is, where it comes from or what to do with it. Maybe they've heard the word, but the history and use of it is completely foreign. You are controlling your external and internal environment by both educating and by practice, while they, I think, are filling the fear of not being able to control the external world by sabotaging the internal one. One can also make the argument wine: consumption versus appreciation, education and patience.
Wine is just another thing to "think" about, right? So why bother thinking when you can just guzzle. Sigh....when did we stop caring? Maybe it is an issue of information overload, hearing too many sound bites everyday and making us want to just shut ourselves off from the world and eat frozen pizza.
I have no idea if this makes sense because I am rambling at this point, but I feel like I could fill volumes on the subject. Any thoughts?
Pollan is a professor of science and environmental journalism at UC-Berkeley, and writes in a very friendly, conversational style. If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it - even if you're a foodie and put a good deal of thought into this already, it is a fascinating read that will have you challenging some of your assumptions.
Enjoy...
Take your recent article on basil at vinvenio.blogspot.com. You are one of the few that actually grow something, care for it, and use it in a meal. From start to finish, you are part of the process, whereas I feel the majority of Americans have no idea what basil is, where it comes from or what to do with it. Maybe they've heard the word, but the history and use of it is completely foreign. You are controlling your external and internal environment by both educating and by practice, while they, I think, are filling the fear of not being able to control the external world by sabotaging the internal one. One can also make the argument wine: consumption versus appreciation, education and patience.
Wine is just another thing to "think" about, right? So why bother thinking when you can just guzzle. Sigh....when did we stop caring? Maybe it is an issue of information overload, hearing too many sound bites everyday and making us want to just shut ourselves off from the world and eat frozen pizza.
I have no idea if this makes sense because I am rambling at this point, but I feel like I could fill volumes on the subject. Any thoughts?
The Mediterranena diet is of everybody!!!
I hate those Fad diets and people who promte them, that require money to follow their principles, foods and recipes.
The Mediterranean diet is free
Thank you
Enrico from Italy (Sicily)
The Mediterranena diet is of everybody!!!
I hate those Fad diets and people who promte them, that require money to follow their principles, foods and recipes.
The Mediterranean diet is free
Thank you
Enrico from Italy (Sicily)