We all put food into our stomachs because we feel the pangs of hunger and so, we eat; thus, we are fed and nourished, providing our bodies with fuel.
But knowing when to eat and what you eat are two different things. To really “know” food means to know where the food came from, who produced it, who prepared it, what techniques and flavorings they used; it means being aware of the sensations it gives you and the memories it evokes.
In the rich countries of the world the last few decades have seen the spread of eating habits styled after the fast food model: food quickly prepared and quickly eaten, carbonated drinks, high fat content.
Some have said that this model is very “democratic” because, everyone can finally afford to eat meat because it is cheap.
Now, we are seeing the consequences: millions of obese 10 year-olds (probably obese for life), widespread health problems at all levels of the population, traditional eating habits changed forever.
