Quote:
Originally Posted by Villages PL
In your post above I put the word "moderation" in bold print. Why? I guess it's because I'm fascinated by the concept. Sometimes I wonder what it really means. On average, I go out to eat about twice per month and I call it moderation. Another person might go out to eat once per week and call it moderation. And another might go out to eat twice per week and call it moderation.
As a result, just about everyone claims to practice moderation. Think about that for a minute: Have you ever met anyone who said they don't practice moderation? I have never met such a person. I think it's because the word "moderation" is a relative term and it usually applies to processed foods. So, whatever amount of it we eat, we tend to rationalize and catagorize it as "moderation".
I'm so glad you brought this up because it has to do with my point about sugar and other unhealthful items being put on blackberries. People will say it's okay as long as you practice moderation. Sounds good, doesn't it? Yes, it does, until you realize that the average person in the U.S. consumes 150 lbs. of sugar per year.
Then keep in mind that obesety, diabetes, cancer, and other degenerative diseases are very high and continue climbing.
This is why we certainly don't need The Daily Sun publishing recipes calling for refined sugar, white refined flour, butter and ice cream, especially due to the fact that The Villages claims to be interested in being America's healthiest home town.
|
It
is difficult to define moderation; actually, it’s difficult to quantify most things that are outside the realm of mathematics. My use of the word was more in reference to one’s overall approach to living a healthy lifestyle, i.e. it may be unwise to focus too much attention on any single aspect of ones’ life. A more “moderate” approach for me has been to try and bring multiple things into balance – nutrition, exercise, rest, meditation, relaxation, relationships – what I take from them and what I give back, etc. I’m a work in progress, but the ultimate goal is happiness while I’m here and some positive impact that will, perhaps, live beyond me. I’m very blessed, I’m past 60, have no chronic ailments and feel pretty darn good every day – probably in most part due to heredity, some to good luck, and much to lifestyle and choices. I don’t disagree with much of what you say and your message is valuable. But value can be missed if delivery is uncomfortable.