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With all this controversy about obesity and health care, I wonder if the problems can be solved by something many people did, before the rise of the pre-cooked meal. People talk about no time and money, but as recently as two generations ago, people knew how to cook, both rich and poor. My grandparents were both kids of immigrants and they were pretty poor when they were young and just starting out. They cooked healthy, they didn't have heart problems, they weren't out of breath after taking a walk. Photos of their family and friends are a lot different than what you see outside today.
It takes a lot of time. When both parents are working and do not get home until 5 PM they have to feed their kids, bath them, do homework and clean house. Does not leave much time for cooking. And I say that as someone who lives on farm and cooks daily, and does gardening and cans.
It takes a lot of time. When both parents are working and do not get home until 5 PM they have to feed their kids, bath them, do homework and clean house. Does not leave much time for cooking. And I say that as someone who lives on farm and cooks daily, and does gardening and cans.
Compared to health issues you could have while ignoring nutrition, it's time well spent. I work full time and I have enough time to shop and prepare meals.
...I do tend to cook for several days at one time though.
It takes a lot of time. When both parents are working and do not get home until 5 PM they have to feed their kids, bath them, do homework and clean house. Does not leave much time for cooking. And I say that as someone who lives on farm and cooks daily, and does gardening and cans.
Sad sorry excuse.
I had a full time job and family and found that 30-45 minutes to cook fresh every night.
Longer cooking (stew, soup) from scratch happened on weekends.
And I lived on acreage that needed shredding and had chickens and a garden.
Most of my suburban friends just stopped off at <FF/takeout> on their way home because they either couldn't be bothered or didn't know how to cook. And they don't like the time it takes to shop for food either.
This is the instant gratification crowd that is expanding to include more Americans every day.
3 years ago 30% of Americans did not know how to cook. I don't know what the current stats are.
I had a full time job and family and found that 30-45 minutes to cook fresh every night.
Longer cooking (stew, soup) from scratch happened on weekends.
And I lived on acreage that needed shredding and had chickens and a garden.
Most of my suburban friends just stopped off at <FF/takeout> on their way home because they either couldn't be bothered or didn't know how to cook. And they don't like the time it takes to shop for food either.
This is the instant gratification crowd that is expanding to include more Americans every day.
3 years ago 30% of Americans did not know how to cook. I don't know what the current stats are.
Among the younger population, at least around here, I'd say it's closer to 75%.
Ain't happening. You are now on the 2nd or 3rd generation of FF and microwave meals.
Home Ec..I did take that. Learned to cook, sew and create a household budget.
Those are not items we strive to teach in schools today.
A valedictorian these days can use a calculator and a microwave.
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