Is food the new tobacco?
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Interesting article by Mark Kennady. I too am 53 but have a hard time thinking about myself as middle aged much less an "old timer". I too love food, but likewise enjoy my pipe
I can't really tell what the author's point is. Is her supporting both he tobacco and cigarette trends, being satirical, or just making a blithe commentary?
Regardless, I myself have been thinking of this sinceI arrived in Thailand. the food here gives me so much energy, and I feel better (minus the hangovers, these damn Thais have me drinking every day!) in general even after only a week here. What's more, I had a burger at Sizzler tonight (yeah, they have sizzler here, no it isn't quite the same) and just .. my god man. The thing was so, heavy is the only word I have for it. It was physically less food than I've been eating here and I just felt bloated and groggy and, kinda like crap to be honest. I dunno what it is about a hearty burger, but after even a week of this Thai food (and a lot of sushi as well to be fair), it just does not sit well, and I find myself understanding a bit what those health nutters are on about all the time.
Of course, I'd never give up meat, even if everything I ate from here to doomsday didn't sit well, it's better that than bleeding out I tell you that much. But everything here is chicken or pork or fish, and there's something to that lean meat thing I think.
Or hell, maybe the weather and being on holiday just made me feel better and a week's worth of drinking caught up with me due to a rather greasy meal eh? I'm no doctor or anything.
But back on topic -- irrespective of any actual circumstances to food, drink, or tobacco. . .it isn't the government's place (federal, state or local) to facilitate the domination of any particular group who happens to outnumber, or out shout, another one. That said, it will probably happen anyway, and the world will arguably be better for it. It's nice to have freedom, it is. . . but it is also generally detrimental not only to person health, but to societal well-being as well to have such ego-centric self-indulgence running about -- particularly as that little freedom question is such a juicy carrot to bait while all important freedoms as a person, rather than rights to individualism, are removed, or otherwise violated.
I could let myself get dragged into the tangent of community here, but I imagine you all see where I'd end up going with it so I think I'll let that drop before it begins.
Regardless, I myself have been thinking of this sinceI arrived in Thailand. the food here gives me so much energy, and I feel better (minus the hangovers, these damn Thais have me drinking every day!) in general even after only a week here. What's more, I had a burger at Sizzler tonight (yeah, they have sizzler here, no it isn't quite the same) and just .. my god man. The thing was so, heavy is the only word I have for it. It was physically less food than I've been eating here and I just felt bloated and groggy and, kinda like crap to be honest. I dunno what it is about a hearty burger, but after even a week of this Thai food (and a lot of sushi as well to be fair), it just does not sit well, and I find myself understanding a bit what those health nutters are on about all the time.
Of course, I'd never give up meat, even if everything I ate from here to doomsday didn't sit well, it's better that than bleeding out I tell you that much. But everything here is chicken or pork or fish, and there's something to that lean meat thing I think.
Or hell, maybe the weather and being on holiday just made me feel better and a week's worth of drinking caught up with me due to a rather greasy meal eh? I'm no doctor or anything.
But back on topic -- irrespective of any actual circumstances to food, drink, or tobacco. . .it isn't the government's place (federal, state or local) to facilitate the domination of any particular group who happens to outnumber, or out shout, another one. That said, it will probably happen anyway, and the world will arguably be better for it. It's nice to have freedom, it is. . . but it is also generally detrimental not only to person health, but to societal well-being as well to have such ego-centric self-indulgence running about -- particularly as that little freedom question is such a juicy carrot to bait while all important freedoms as a person, rather than rights to individualism, are removed, or otherwise violated.
I could let myself get dragged into the tangent of community here, but I imagine you all see where I'd end up going with it so I think I'll let that drop before it begins.
Well, the problems caused by food (which could well be the vast majority of our health woes) have more to do with what you eat rather than how much you eat.
And the same can be said for tobacco, as I think we are all aware.
Nevertheless, interesting article.
And the same can be said for tobacco, as I think we are all aware.
Nevertheless, interesting article.
Only shop the outer aisles of the supermarket and when getting fast food , order what you want then toss it out and eat the bag .
I like the fact that the FDA is forcing fast food places like McDonalds to at least include semi-healthy options on the menu. It is your choice what you want to eat, and from time to time I myself will hit Wendy's for a nice greasy burger and fries. But, I have to say since I've started eating salads and vegetables and snacking on fruits like apples and oranges I feel a lot better. Definately have a lot more energy to get active since the diet change.
Totally understand obesity or type II diabetes increasing health care premiums. Obesity lends itself to more heart problems and type II diabetes, which can be cured by change of the diet and adding excerise into ones daily routine, can be expensive to manage.
Also agree with the fact that society has gone to over eating. Up until a year or two ago I'd gorge myself on a huge plate of wings and fries and not think twice. Now I finish about half the plate and save the rest for lunch the next day. Weight is easier to control when you let your stomach tell your tastebuds its had enough.
Totally understand obesity or type II diabetes increasing health care premiums. Obesity lends itself to more heart problems and type II diabetes, which can be cured by change of the diet and adding excerise into ones daily routine, can be expensive to manage.
Also agree with the fact that society has gone to over eating. Up until a year or two ago I'd gorge myself on a huge plate of wings and fries and not think twice. Now I finish about half the plate and save the rest for lunch the next day. Weight is easier to control when you let your stomach tell your tastebuds its had enough.
i think it's funny that anyone would think in 20 years any kind of normal expected lifespan will be 100 years. the article was a possibly clever musing but seemed more like a shot and a miss to me, sorry mark, whoever you are.
as for why food is so screwed up in the usa that's easy. used to be animal fat was expensive, and rightly so. produce was dirt cheap, as it should be. not anymore. so when you're poor or trying to save money the obvious choice is to fatten up.
but on another note we were talking about type 2 diabetes earlier, by coincidence, and someone who had it. seems some people would rather take insulin rather than have to eat some veggies.
as for why food is so screwed up in the usa that's easy. used to be animal fat was expensive, and rightly so. produce was dirt cheap, as it should be. not anymore. so when you're poor or trying to save money the obvious choice is to fatten up.
but on another note we were talking about type 2 diabetes earlier, by coincidence, and someone who had it. seems some people would rather take insulin rather than have to eat some veggies.
Diabetes is a virus , food for thought .http://diabetesupdate.blogspot.com/2009/03/study-identifies-virus-linked-to-both.html
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