Are You Fat Because Your Mom Was A Good Cook?

Feb 17, 2013

 

I heard an interesting question on the radio this morning. The radio host asked the question "did our unhealthy relationship with food start because our mom (or dad as the case may be) was a good cook?"   I grew up in a small town and until I was a teenager did not even know what fast food was. But I was a fat kid. Not only was my mom a good cook but my dad was a "you cannot leave the table until you finish everything on your plate" kind of guy. So for me the answer is yes. My mom cooked good unhealthy food that you just had to have seconds of. Later in life there were many reasons I turned to food but at the root of the problem is my mom cooked very tasty food and I just wanted more.    I learned to cook and I cook healthy tasty food that my kids love. I hope I am passing on to them the same thing my mom passed on to me with the opposite effect.    What are your thoughts?

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