He is SO right about this. Not only in the US but across much of the western world.
Go to a grocery store and look at what people are buying. Boxed/canned/frozen JUNK filled with preservatives, fats, sugars, salts, chemicals, additives and Lord knows what else. Then there are the bags of chips and cookies, sugar packed sodas, sugar filled deserts, etc, etc. Honestly it is disgusting.
I love to cook and am blessed with the time and God given talent to be a very good cook. Yes, I admit I brag about my abilities in the kitchen - but then ask anyone whose been to my house for dinner!!!
People need to learn to cook, not open a can or toss some packaged junk in the microwave or oven. Not only will their health be better, it’s WAY cheaper. Plus, home-cooking allows people to tailor foods to their individual needs, tastes and bodies.
Take a look at packaged foods made for certain diseases. Diabetic food tend to be filled with fats and salts to make up for the lack of sugar and carbs. Low fat food tend to be sugar filled and/or high carb. Low salt foods tend to add additional chemicals. There are some exceptions but they are few and far between.
Learning the basic skills of cooking and baking has allowed me to advance to more difficult foods and techniques not to mention dozens upon dozens of cuisines I can make at the drop of a hat. It has also opened up a world where we literally could go for years and never eat the same meal twice.
Here’s to hoping people listen to Jamie and take his advice.
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Without my mom, I would be overweight.
He’s doing a great thing.
All he’s saying is lets teach people to be able to cook for themselves and eat decently. If people want to eat less healthy things ok but at least they are offered the ability to cook and choose for themselves.
Many people don’t even know what to do with veggies
I will certainly attest to your cooking talents! Hubby and I sure know dinner at your house is a delicious experience!
And, of course, the best of company! :)