Blackberry festival
 

Yummy! Lots of jellies, jams and other good treats at the Festival on Saturday, June 2! See y'all there!

It's still a free country and we'll eat as we damn well please.......as in "moderation is the key in everything".

There's no argument there, I agree that it is a lifestyle choice.


That's not exactly what I said but okay, if you want to put it that way. I believe my complaint was directed at the Daily Sun for appealing to our baser instincts. How would you categorize refined sugar, white refined flour, ice cream and butter? Do you think the promotion of those items appeals to our higher instincts?

Why close this thread? Because you and others have tried to unsuccessfully change the subject?

The subject was blackberries and the healthful benefits of eating blackberries and the fact that the recipe suggestions in The Daily Sun would only make blackberries less healthful.

Do you disagree with my assertion? If so, give a logical argument instead of wandering off to another subject.

You're off the subject again.

Your complaint was not only directed at the Daily Sun, but also at the developer with the assertion that "Healthiest Hometown" was perhaps an empty phrase. I don't believe the paper, although owned by the developer, is intended to be a health newsletter. The Sun simply published a recipe of a resident that people have enjoyed. It was not published as part of a recommended dietary regimen.

The ingestion of those items you list is a personal choice, for better or worse, and is not a reflection of higher or baser instincts. It is exactly that categorization that I find objectionable.

Your lifestyle, your choice. My lifestyle, my choice. I have not, and will not, denigrate your dietary choices. Do not denigrate mine or others' as succumbing to "baser" instincts.

Thank you. Well said. You are right. Exactly. Yes Sir!! Boy Howdy!

As long as there's no science behind the assertion that this is "America's Healthiest Hometown", I think it's fair to assume that we are about the same as any other retirement community. The burden of proof belongs to those who make the claim that The Villages deserves a better health status than anywhere else. Where's the proof?

When did I say that my diet plan is the only way to eat? You made a false assumption. I posted to jimbo what I eat because he asked me. Did I ever say it was the only way?


I have been saying that all along since I have been participating on this website. But even if I didn't, why would you assume that I don't believe that accidents can happen?


I believe it's perfectly okay for me and others to give opinions on what we think is healthy or unhealthy. I believe that's part of what this board is for. That's why it's called "Medical And Health Discussion"


I wish you the same.

I went back and reread my opening post and I stand by my opinions. If anyone can show me scientific proof that this is America's healthiest hometown, I will gladly change my opinion. Where's the proof? If there's no proof, then it's just an advertising slogan, in my opinion.

To me it shows that they are not being consistent with their stated goals of being (or becoming) America's healthiest hometown. With a lot of hoopla they announced a new health alliance with USF. I am mearly trying to hold them to their word. The Lifestyle section offers them a unique oportunity to show what their intentions are.

To me it's like advertising to the community (and beyond) that they have no idea what's healthy and what's not healthy. If life is nothing more than a crap-shoot, why did they start a health alliance with USF?

Sorry that you didn't like my choice of words, but to me that's exactly what I believe they did. They tried to appeal to our baser instincts. They certainly were not encouraging us to eat healthier so that we might become America's healthiest hometown.

You may assume that TV is like any other retirement community, I do not. There are many aspects to being "healthy" VPl, and it isn't always showing lab results that are considered optimal.

What sort of studies do you want done? What criteria will be used to determine health? Why is the developer the "bad guy" so to speak? This community offers lots of activities, programs, sports, community services, things shown to keep people active, healthy and happy. Many other retirement communities do not offer as much.

I do apologize, you have not said your diet is the only way. I've taken some of your words as pontificating and think others may have also.

Time is the true test of what really "does a body good.". Many studies show positive results and those are the ones brought to light. Negatives might not initially show up or if they do, they may be minimized. Over time, a study either continues to prove itself or it is shown that the negatives outweigh the positives.

LL&P, VPl.....I'm starting to sound like a Star Trek movie.....;)

Life is a balancing act...
 

Eating healty is a wonderful thing. There are many opinions on how to do it and avoiding sugar, white flour seems to have many advocates and the support of science. It's also important to enjoy life and "splurging" every once in a while is probably not a bad thing. Especially if it makes us happy. I believe I recall a few studies on the impact of happiness, contentment, moderation in life being linked to health and longevity. I have two people in my life who are extremely concerned with eating - they don't really eat, they "fuel". Going to a nice restaurant, sitting down with friends for a long, leisurely meal is not something they are able to do. They are both extremely intelligent people, very opinionated, and not too tolerant of others who don't subscribe to their beliefs on matters of nutrition and exercise. Their relationships have suffered as a result. It's important to ensure that a balance occurs in our lives so that we don't miss out on something that could enrich us as well as impact our health and well-being.

This is a great article and very relevant to the subject of healthy eating.

What a great way to word what I too believe.

We must always, ALWAYS, try to remember that we may be wrong on things that we think we know, have been taught, have always believed.

Keeping an open mind on all issues is good MENTAL health.

And....Villages PL, that goes for YOU, too. You must entertain the idea that you could be wrong on your ideas about a healthy diet and life style. AND that others may be right.

villages pl doesn't even have to accept that they might be wrong about anything -it would just be nice if they could simply admit that it is okay for others to have their own ideas about health and nutrition rather than berate them for their views!

don't need to be right or wrong - just need to be accepting of others opinions!

You are right. As usual.