Brittany
03-18-2003, 06:25 PM
I moved to USA a year ago. I'm 5,5 tall and have 129 lbs now. I used to have 110 before I moved. I gained a lot during this year. I just want to say that American food has a lot of calories and mostly isn't healthy at all. Most of stuff is canned and I don't like that. I miss fresh and healthy European food, those vegetables and fruits straight from the garden... I just want to know what you think bout American food?
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hello123
03-18-2003, 08:43 PM
yes but...
its whether or not you choose to eat them
u can just buy groceries instead of eating out at mcdonalds or sth, there are many substitutes..although all the american food is very alluring
its whether or not you choose to eat them
u can just buy groceries instead of eating out at mcdonalds or sth, there are many substitutes..although all the american food is very alluring
auntjudyg
03-19-2003, 10:21 AM
hello123, I'm guessing you have never been to Europe. It's not a matter of McDonalds versus other food.
Produce is much closer to being ripe when it is picked and shipped to market in Europe - not like here where just about everything, even in the summer, is picked way before it is mature to survive shipping. I could never understand why people liked plums until I was in France and tasted them there - because I had never had a truly ripe plum before. And let's not even start with tomatoes. Even summer tomatoes leave something to be desired these days.
And the variety of good, non-fat-laden-to-have-longer-shelf-life food that is available quickly and conveniently from European shops (goodness, even cafeteria-type establishments) had absolutely no comparison here.
Produce is much closer to being ripe when it is picked and shipped to market in Europe - not like here where just about everything, even in the summer, is picked way before it is mature to survive shipping. I could never understand why people liked plums until I was in France and tasted them there - because I had never had a truly ripe plum before. And let's not even start with tomatoes. Even summer tomatoes leave something to be desired these days.
And the variety of good, non-fat-laden-to-have-longer-shelf-life food that is available quickly and conveniently from European shops (goodness, even cafeteria-type establishments) had absolutely no comparison here.
hello123
03-19-2003, 06:13 PM
yep, ive never been to europe before,
but what u say about the fresh fruits in europe makes my mouth water :D***
i do agree,when ppl move to US its very easy to gain weight...a lot of friends that i know who moved here had their 'weight gain' very soon, myself included!
but what u say about the fresh fruits in europe makes my mouth water :D***
i do agree,when ppl move to US its very easy to gain weight...a lot of friends that i know who moved here had their 'weight gain' very soon, myself included!
rhody
03-19-2003, 09:54 PM
I avoid "typical" American foods - which are designed and processed to taste good - but are filled with things like salt, fat, chemicals and sugars. To eat more healthy like other people, as in some parts of Europe and elsewhere, shop in the U.S. on the outside edges of a food supermarket. Generally speaking, you will find the fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, meats, milk and eggs etc.
All of these foods (generally non-processed) on the outside edges are the natural foods that I consume on a regular basis. It's also much less expensive than the canned, bottled, and packaged foods. A person could learn how to eat this way, and save a good deal of money, and be healthier too! :)
All of these foods (generally non-processed) on the outside edges are the natural foods that I consume on a regular basis. It's also much less expensive than the canned, bottled, and packaged foods. A person could learn how to eat this way, and save a good deal of money, and be healthier too! :)
Brittany
03-20-2003, 02:44 PM
Thanx for answers guys. Yeah I'm German/Polish and at home we usually cook soups from fresh vegetables and we eat fruits from our garden also we eat a lot of salads and potatoes. Well I used to eat that stuff. Now I'm half way around the world and I eat at University caffeteria, maybe that's why I gained :)
Magpiezoe
03-20-2003, 03:01 PM
Hello, It might depend on where in the USA you are. My mother-in-law complains about the lack of variety of fruits and vegies, (She's from China.)so we wind up hunting down Chinese grocery stores. So far we've been lucky to find some 30 min.-1 hour away. As far as canned foods...I've always hated canned foods when I was growing up. I grew up in the USA. My parents would only buy fresh or frozen vegetables. Frozen vegetables are all together different than canned. My parents also had a garden, so we always had fresh vegies in the summer. If you don't have the room for a garden, you can always go to a farmer's market or road side stand. (I live in the country.) Another thing is that since I am only 3rd generation American, we cook all together differently than the restaurants do. I do find that since a lot of Americans (Not all.) are fast paced, they don't have too much time to cook a good old fashioned meal. It took me a while to figure out how to use a broiler, so dinner doesn't wind up too late in the evening. Do you eat a big dinner and a small lunch or a big lunch and a small dinner? I think that also has a lot to do with weight control. My mother-in-law has trouble keeping the weight on, but I still think that she eats like a bird. I also find that she doesn't snack, but I do. The thing to remember is that you really have to read labels here. I also find that low-fat and fat-free foods tend to be more expensive, even the lean meat is more expensive than the fat laden chuck roast. What was your typical menu like in Europe?
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Strive to define
03-27-2003, 07:58 PM
"Now I'm half way around the world and I eat at University caffeteria, maybe that's why I gained"
Aha! The infamous "freshman fifteen"! Just kidding.
I agree with what you are saying about American food but it is possible to still eat healthy here. You need to find a good market that has whole foods, good produce, etc...the only problem I have encountered is that it is far more expensive to eat healthy! I find that amusing since the stuff I eat has less additives and processing and/or packaging.
The problem with American food, be it healthy food or not healthy food is the portion size! I no longer order more than one item from a restaurant menu and I usually have them bring a box with it so I can put half away before I start eating. Not in every restaurant though...I love my sushi! ME BAD. Sushi is my biggest downfall.
I feel for you...it is probably much more difficult to eat healthy as a student.
Aha! The infamous "freshman fifteen"! Just kidding.
I agree with what you are saying about American food but it is possible to still eat healthy here. You need to find a good market that has whole foods, good produce, etc...the only problem I have encountered is that it is far more expensive to eat healthy! I find that amusing since the stuff I eat has less additives and processing and/or packaging.
The problem with American food, be it healthy food or not healthy food is the portion size! I no longer order more than one item from a restaurant menu and I usually have them bring a box with it so I can put half away before I start eating. Not in every restaurant though...I love my sushi! ME BAD. Sushi is my biggest downfall.
I feel for you...it is probably much more difficult to eat healthy as a student.
Magpiezoe
03-28-2003, 12:40 PM
Hello strive, Why is sushi bad? Isn't is just basically fish, rice, and seaweed? I like the hot green horseradish spread that comes with it and the pickled ginger.
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