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Post by katlady on Nov 8, 2022 22:22:09 GMT
True Food Kitchen (for peas that are local to one lol) Haven't been to our local one in a long time, but I really like their food! Not to mention that take away food in particular will be higher in salt, sugar artificial additives etc….so pretty unhealthy in that sort of quantities! Yes. And restaurant food that is actually good for you tends to be even more expensive than the stuff that has all the excess fat and sodium. Yes, restaurants use more fat (oil and butter) and sodium than I would cooking the same item at home. When my friend saw how much butter one place used when making a teriyaki style chicken and vegetable, he didn't eat there again. He was watching his cholesterol and thought Teriyaki Chicken would be a good choice. Or better yet, someone create a pill that satisfies all the nutrients and calories required to be a specific healthy weight. But what about the taste and smell. Those are things that make eating enjoyable. And sometimes I crave a good "crunch" so I'll order a chicken taco instead of a carnitas taco. Chicken tacos here tend to come in a hard shell, while carnitas tacos usually come in a soft shell. Eating is an experience you can't get with a pill.
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Post by Really Red on Nov 8, 2022 22:25:45 GMT
My dad doesn’t cook. My BFF doesn’t cook. They literally buy food prepared by someone else for every single meal. That may mean they get fast food. Maybe take out. Maybe a restaurant. Maybe already prepared foods from Costco or the grocery store. Sometimes they just put together snack plates. Like cheese, crackers, veggies, hummus. If I could afford to not cook I 100% would do that. I despise every moment of anything related to food shopping and preparing. When I no longer have kids in my home I will not cook. It’s not because I am not capable. It’s because I hate it, so if spending a little more money means I can spend my time doing something else instead, that’s what I will choose. I do not understand how people who get fast food, takeout or a restaurant don't have serious health issues. I would LOVE to do that. My metabolism would not allow me to. We are going to have to have a spin off thread on what it means to cook because all the things peas are listing as what they make when they don’t want to cook (pasta, pasta salad, baked potatoes {no apostrophe}, grilled cheese, eggs) are the things I make on the nights I DO cook. If I make scrambled eggs or spaghetti, that is absolutely me cooking a meal. Haha - exactly! I don't cook = I never, ever do anything that requires me to do more than grab a piece of fruit or something from the pantry to eat. Even downing a raw egg would qualify, as would heating a microwaved meal. But once you boil water or mix more than one ingredient, you are cooking. I cook because I have to, but having kids/family sucked all the joy of cooking out of me. I enjoy cooking once every 3 or so months. I cook more often.
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Post by Lexica on Nov 8, 2022 22:45:57 GMT
I wonder if eating out is very much cheaper in the US. Eating out or buying food in is a bit of treat for us and I can’t really think of anyone who would have a takeaway or dine out in the evening more than once a week or so. we sometimes end up tossing things that sit in the refrigerator that I bought with the best of intentions to meal plan, but they went bad before I got around to using them... cucumbers that turn to liquid, tomatoes that went moldy, etc. So there's a waste / cost associated with my good intentions. sigh. I believe restaurant portion sizes are a LOT larger in the US, overall, so going out to eat means plenty of leftovers for us which helps offset that cost. That is absolutely true! I have been living in a hotel for the past several weeks while waiting for escrow to close on my house. I can buy a single dinner from just about anywhere and it will last me for that night's dinner and the following day's lunch. Fortunately there is a little refrigerator and a microwave in my hotel room. Twice so far, there was enough for two dinners and a lunch. I have gotten in the habit of separating any restaurant meal in half immediately (just on my own plate if eating in the restaurant to give me a visual of when to stop) because it is too easy to just keep having "one more bite" of something, especially if you are chatting away with your dinner companion. Then not only do you not have a meal for the following day, you end up feeling sick to your stomach from overeating.
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Post by Lexica on Nov 8, 2022 23:14:03 GMT
True Food Kitchen (for peas that are local to one lol) Haven't been to our local one in a long time, but I really like their food! Not to mention that take away food in particular will be higher in salt, sugar artificial additives etc….so pretty unhealthy in that sort of quantities! Yes. And restaurant food that is actually good for you tends to be even more expensive than the stuff that has all the excess fat and sodium. Yes, restaurants use more fat (oil and butter) and sodium than I would cooking the same item at home. When my friend saw how much butter one place used when making a teriyaki style chicken and vegetable, he didn't eat there again. He was watching his cholesterol and thought Teriyaki Chicken would be a good choice. Or better yet, someone create a pill that satisfies all the nutrients and calories required to be a specific healthy weight. But what about the taste and smell. Those are things that make eating enjoyable. And sometimes I crave a good "crunch" so I'll order a chicken taco instead of a carnitas taco. Chicken tacos here tend to come in a hard shell, while carnitas tacos usually come in a soft shell. Eating is an experience you can't get with a pill.Oh, I know. But wouldn't it be nice to just have that option?
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Post by J u l e e on Nov 8, 2022 23:23:26 GMT
I am so with you here! i do enjoy cooking, but honestly, if I never had to eat, I would be very happy. Every time I feed my dog his specialty dehydrated dog food that has meat, vegetables, and blueberries in it I think to myself - why can't someone do this for people? All I have to do is add some warm broth or rehydrated powdered goat's milk to his dehydrated cubes and serve. I would happily just heat up the optimal diet for a person and eat it every day. Or better yet, someone create a pill that satisfies all the nutrients and calories required to be a specific healthy weight. Think of the number of health problems that would be avoided if we could easily obtain what our body needs instead of being tempted by unhealthy things and overeating. I typically make a lot of soups. They freeze well and are easy to make, especially if you are making a large batch and use the Cuisinart for all the chopping required. I never get tired of soups and I make sure to always pack them full of various vegetables. I do like salads too, but the ingredients don't seem to last that long in my refrigerator without the lettuce wilting. Maybe my refrigerator is set too cold? Humans eat food for more than sustenance, though. It fulfills other needs as well. That’s not a human failing; it’s part of our hardwiring. There are social and emotional components to everyone’s relationship with food - even a healthy relationship. I’d speculate that it’s part of what makes us human. That’s what wine is for! =) It’s like how some people say they’d be happy to wear a uniform every day and others love all the aspects of shopping and putting together a great outfit with all the accessories, etc. I half joke about wishing I didn’t have to eat. I really wish healthy food that I love could just magically appear without the effort!
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Post by Linda on Nov 9, 2022 2:12:32 GMT
my mum's best friend didn't cook - she entertained regularly though - either hosting a meal out or having a catered meal in...she always set a beautiful table complete with lovely table favours. She ate out regularly, was invited to meals at her friends', bought ready-made meals, and ate leftovers from meals out (she always took home a doggie bag).
I have a friend who doesn't cook any longer -she's single and she heats up microwave meals or grabs takeaway. She CAN cook but doesn't.
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 9, 2022 3:44:30 GMT
My friend does not cook. Her husband cooks. When she brings things for our girls night they are always store bought. We had to teach her how to use her oven for take and bake pizza.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Nov 9, 2022 15:53:37 GMT
Or better yet, someone create a pill that satisfies all the nutrients and calories required to be a specific healthy weight. Think of the number of health problems that would be avoided if we could easily obtain what our body needs instead of being tempted by unhealthy things and overeating. Humans eat food for more than sustenance, though. It fulfills other needs as well. That’s not a human failing; it’s part of our hardwiring. There are social and emotional components to everyone’s relationship with food - even a healthy relationship. I’d speculate that it’s part of what makes us human. I agree Lexica I'd love to have a pill that I could take and be done with that meal for the day. And to the other point, I also agree, eating is more complicated than just getting required nutrients, but wouldn't it be nice to have that option. Most meals I eat aren't an "experience", they're just out of necessity.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 9, 2022 16:17:04 GMT
I agree Lexica I'd love to have a pill that I could take and be done with that meal for the day. And to the other point, I also agree, eating is more complicated than just getting required nutrients, but wouldn't it be nice to have that option. Most meals I eat aren't an "experience", they're just out of necessity. my DH would agree with this, too. He loves eating out-- the experience of the restaurant, the choices, the food / drinks... but he hates the mess of actual cooking, taking time out of a workday to eat, and thinks 'everyday' type food is boring, so other than eating out, he'd be happy with a pill for nutrients.
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Post by Lexica on Nov 9, 2022 18:56:05 GMT
Or better yet, someone create a pill that satisfies all the nutrients and calories required to be a specific healthy weight. Think of the number of health problems that would be avoided if we could easily obtain what our body needs instead of being tempted by unhealthy things and overeating. Humans eat food for more than sustenance, though. It fulfills other needs as well. That’s not a human failing; it’s part of our hardwiring. There are social and emotional components to everyone’s relationship with food - even a healthy relationship. I’d speculate that it’s part of what makes us human. I agree Lexica I'd love to have a pill that I could take and be done with that meal for the day. And to the other point, I also agree, eating is more complicated than just getting required nutrients, but wouldn't it be nice to have that option. Most meals I eat aren't an "experience", they're just out of necessity. This is how the majority of my meals are now too. When I have company over or am eating out with someone, I do enjoy the food more and enjoy the whole experience of choosing from a menu and eating while visiting with my companion. But when it is just me by myself and I'm doing something, then I have to stop to either cook or heat up some food, I would honestly rather just skip it and take a pill for the proper nutrients and calories. I used to enjoy food more, but these days it is just a necessity for fuel.
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Post by bluebird71 on Nov 9, 2022 20:20:51 GMT
I went thru a period where I cooked a lot. Now I am suffering with chronic pain and I cannot stand at a stove and I cannot wash dishes let alone bend and twist to put things away. So I do not cook. I microwave stuff, I eat snacks, I eat sandwiches, or I eat out.
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