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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
In my opinion, genetics has a lot more to do with it than what you choose to eat. Weight is very important but a lot of people will gain weight regardless of how disciplined they try to be with their diet. Also, certain diseases are determined by your genetic chemistry. You can try to force yourself to develop healthy habits, but it usually doesn't work.
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A few years ago during my annual physicals my doctor started to ask me how long my parents had lived. Apparently genetics is the greatest longevity factor assuming one does not die in an accident, get murdered, smoke cigarettes, become an alcoholic, meth addict or otherwise lead an unusually dangerous or unhealthy lifestyle.
I eat what I want for the most part and do not worry about it. I no longer consume much fried food or large quantities of red meat but I no longer crave them. I have never been drawn to salty or very sweet foods (I never liked cakes).