[lightworker888]

"We are what we eat". That being said, each person comes to their understanding of that in their own time. If you have been raised with that understanding, then it is easier to make food choices based more on health than on gustatory preferences.

In many cultures, food is a central focus and preparation and ritual is very important and I am sure that it is harder for many of those raised in that type of environment to make food choices based on health, until there is some personal reason that sends them in that direction.

For many people, as we get older, unless there is some compelling reason to change our practice, it isn't a priority for us and it is often viewed as depravation, particularly if we have been raised with food (especially something sweet) as a reward.

At 70 and 72 my DH and I have not taken any meds for over 30 years and for me that includes aspirin. As a matter of fact the only prescriptive thing I ever remember taking is 1/4 Valium on my doctor's insistence, for a few weeks after my first husband died.

We do use homeopathic remedies and flower essences when we feel the need for some additional support and I suppose that could be construed as medicinal. I am just thankful that we have had the experience and opportunity to walk a different path.

However I recognize that each person comes to his/her own decision about what to eat and what to take and there is no one size fits all path. More important is feeling good about the choices you are making and joyfully eating whatever you are choosing.

Some experts have said that the attitude with which you eat is more important than what you eat and I believe there is truth in that too and goes a long way in living a happy life, which is, after all is said and done, the goal of each of us. I think.

Bon Appetit!

LW888