Eating is social and food is more than just food. Why? Because, food is what we eat to keep going 'socially'. It
is unfortunate that we eat less and less socially as in with other
people and even less with our own family and friends as the fast paced
popular culture takes over our lives.
Yes, eating in
restaurants is social but we need to eat with people we know as in those
who are familiar to us such as family or friends; because it is the
intimate social engagement that we benefit from: body and mind.
Yes,
food is a life giving substance that is central to our health; but,
what we eat, how we eat,
and with whom eat and where is very important as well. That is why, it
is constantly being discussed, debated and politicized. Most of the
time, we’re eating the wrong things or
too much, or not enough, and on the run. Which is contrary to our
attempts to become a healthier society.
We need to
engage each other in food preparation and in serving it to those we love
with whom we share our lives and our problems with daily. In sum, eating
social. It
is about sharing our lives with those we love and in this way, we are
under less stress and can enjoy a meal taken in togetherness.
"Look ~ Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice
and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as
friends." Rev. 3:20
*Source
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http://www.dailylife.com.au/health-and-fitness/dl-nutrition/is-eating-whatever-you-want-the-best-thing-for-your-body-20140618-3ad5z.html
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