Monday, July 7, 2008

What to Eat?

The question, what to eat? Implies an almost unlimited variety of foods which to choose. But abundance is one thing: adequacy of diet is another one. People usually decide the matter in one of the two ways: (1) They eat what they please, or (2) What is the best for them. Judging by appearances, most people eat what they please. Those who eat what they please become slaves to their appetites. If they like a food, they will eat it: if they don't, they will avoid it. People make their food choices for all kinds of reasons, including taste, nutrition knowledge, and availability of different foods.