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Originally Posted by eweissenbach
It seems to me we need an Opt In food and nutrition board like the politics board. Some people have strong opinions on food and nutrition and health and seem almost as judgemental and condescending as some of the wing-nuts on the poli board. My opinion is that obesity is very bad and a problem in this country, but there are millions of people who eat a varied diet and are not obese, and many are very healthy. My opinion is also that genetics are the most important predictors of a long and healthy life. I love my beef and I also love chicken and fish and veggies - in other words - I love food. I am not obese and am relatively healthey, but don't intend to go to any extremes with my diet to insure a long life. Time will tell whether I live a long and healthy life and whether those living the vegan lifestyle will outlive me. However, whatever happens, I have enjoyed the time I've had and intend to continue. Everyone has to live their life and let others live theirs - this is no dress rehersal. Be happy! Ed
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Great post. You'd be a pleasure to cook for.
I've always accomodated various palates and food preferences over the years, however, never have I read of someone so judgemental of everyone else's viewpoints of moderation.........we all know at our age what we shouldn't eat and what would be healthier. We do not need preaching from a soapbox.
For those who do favor this monastic type diet, great. They must feel they are doing something worthwhile for their own bodies.......but they really shouldn't expect everyone else to take up the Ezekial bread and the legumes to the exclusion of a Thanksgiving turkey !!!
I've mentioned in the past that I was raised on what is now called the "Mediteranean Diet" which is heavy on all types of beans, lentils, legumes, DARK GREENS, and small amounts of meat, seafood, etc. and home made pasta / macaroni. Meat was more for flavoring in those days......not huge hunks. They also ate cheese.
My Italian family was very long lived........and they drank red wine every day, which I probably should as well, but do not.
They ate fruit every day. That was the desert of choice. They PUT NO BUTTER on their peasant bread. Try to find good bread today. Near impossible.
The olive oil didn't hurt them any. People in those days were NOT on pharmaceuticals like folks today are.....with a pill for every part of their body.
Again, live and let live.