A news report published today claims obesity rates in the U.S. continue to increase.
Well, duh. Super-sized fast food joints and bulk grocery warehouses aren't helping us much. Only tempting us to eat more. Not to mention kids that rather be on a PlayStation than a playground. And not be a hypocrite, me sitting here typing this instead of being out for a jog or a swim. lol
On the dietary aspect of this, I shop regularly at Ward Marukai, where, if you look at the Nihongin (people from Japan) customers, most of them are very trim. And if you look in their shopping cart, it often includes mostly fish and vegetables. Rarely processed foods (like TV dinner stuff), beef, pork or chicken. But asians in general have that slim gene. So I think.
I used to body build as a teenager and in my early 20's, and was also active in sports throughout most of my youth, which probably contributes why my metabolism is still pretty good while I'm in my late 30's.
Both me and my girlfriend have made it a point to change our eating habits towards more fruits and vegetables, and avoid the processed and bad stuff. She also started a daily walk routine around our area.
Sure, I have a blog that features lots of "local" (aka fatty) food, and I'd never take that completely out of my diet, as I think you have to please your soul, as much as your heart.
My friend's father passed away in his 70's after living an organic lifestyle.. The measures he went to eat healthy, I'm thinking he should have lived to see 100.
My mom has the worst diet and health habits one can imagine, yet at her age, she has a clean bill of health, normal blood pressure, and she can still climb a mango tree (really!), while many friends her same age are much less capable.
But you never know. Genes. Past lifestyle habits.They can all play a part.
Food (healthy, hopefully) for thought.
Well, duh. Super-sized fast food joints and bulk grocery warehouses aren't helping us much. Only tempting us to eat more. Not to mention kids that rather be on a PlayStation than a playground. And not be a hypocrite, me sitting here typing this instead of being out for a jog or a swim. lol
On the dietary aspect of this, I shop regularly at Ward Marukai, where, if you look at the Nihongin (people from Japan) customers, most of them are very trim. And if you look in their shopping cart, it often includes mostly fish and vegetables. Rarely processed foods (like TV dinner stuff), beef, pork or chicken. But asians in general have that slim gene. So I think.
I used to body build as a teenager and in my early 20's, and was also active in sports throughout most of my youth, which probably contributes why my metabolism is still pretty good while I'm in my late 30's.
Both me and my girlfriend have made it a point to change our eating habits towards more fruits and vegetables, and avoid the processed and bad stuff. She also started a daily walk routine around our area.
Sure, I have a blog that features lots of "local" (aka fatty) food, and I'd never take that completely out of my diet, as I think you have to please your soul, as much as your heart.
My friend's father passed away in his 70's after living an organic lifestyle.. The measures he went to eat healthy, I'm thinking he should have lived to see 100.
My mom has the worst diet and health habits one can imagine, yet at her age, she has a clean bill of health, normal blood pressure, and she can still climb a mango tree (really!), while many friends her same age are much less capable.
But you never know. Genes. Past lifestyle habits.They can all play a part.
Food (healthy, hopefully) for thought.
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