In a news story ( by Bridget Bland) that you can read here, the Queen of Soul, who has not been well, is quoted as saying,
"When you come off (a high-energy concert), a carrot or some celery just isn't going to work," she said. "I've gotta do a fresh fruit thing ... and come up with some tasty and satisfying recipes that are going to work for me after concerts."
I read that story last week and just found it again so that I could share it with you. When I read what she said about needing something more substantial than a carrot or celery my heart went out to her. Of course, she needs much more than that and it is sad to think that she, and many others, do not understand that calorie moderation does not have to mean restriction and going hungry.
I am sometimes too full but always emotionally and physically content after my mini meals and snacks that I create by using low energy dense foods. The foods are volumous and very nutritious (usually) but not high in calories.
It is not always/often money that prevents us from eating well, but mental road blocks and lack of education on how to eat nutritiously, satisfyingly, and traditionally WITHOUT taking in excess calories.
Hey Aretha Franklin - check out my You Tube videos, or just give me a holler - I will help you out!
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Yes, and old habits die hard...as the advice as to what/how to eat changes over time, what is already ingrained into our heads is hard to ignore. I got the 'all fat is bad' mantra from the Susan Powter time era and boy was it hard to believe and even eat good fat down the road.
The media sound bytes do not provide enough explanation/information to make informed choices/changes.
And that is also the case with many docs...they say 'watch you fat intake' or 'watch your sugar intake' and fail to educate their patient as to how the body processes and metabolizes these foods and the effect on sugar levels, insulin levels and subsequently hunger and health.
And the issue of our food supply--another nail in the coffin..the 'cheap' easy popular foods--due to media advertisement-- are high in sugar--and calories-- and low in nutrition.
Is it any wonder heart disease and diabetes and even cancer is on the rise???
And our gov't who could make a difference fails there. The school lunch program and the foods served therein are proof of that. My husband works in a school and a free lunch is part of his pay. Not sure if the 'benefit' is worth it. The typical fare is sorry, though once in awhile they do get a fresh/raw salad and vegetables like broccoli to dip into dressing.
It is a mess. Education is the answer. But it's hard to get the right message in place when we are bombarded with messages from producers and manufacturers who must/want to protect their bottom line. The number of lobbyists they employ to effect the laws that Congress passes relative to the way their bottom line might be affected is astounding.
As Jesus said--which is oft misquoted--the LOVE of money, i.e. greed, is the root of all evil. If the bottom line is more important than the overall effect on a culture, then greed is in the driver's seat and wisdom and discretion are going to have a bumpy ride.
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