I believe the statement "you are what you eat" is one that causes us to look critically ate ourselves and our own eating habits. Although it is not something that I think of often when picking out food, it is still an interesting statement for me to ponder. I agree with a lot of the posts in that it is extremely difficult to eat healthy, organic food while being in college. As much as I would like to, my budget will not allow me. If I think too much about some of the nasty stuff I eat I get really grossed out. Even yesterday as I was picking out milk in Fred Meyer this girl next to me told her friend that the milk was so cheap because there was pus in it. I almost put it back, but cheap is cheap. I do make it goal to eat healthy and inexpensively at the same time. Fresh vegetables and fruit are things I always keep an eye out for, but meat is rarely on my list due to the expense. I rarely eat fast food just because it really grosses me out as well as soda.
If you switched the statement up to "you are what you ingest" it makes me feel worse. Like many college students, (and being that I'm 21 of course) I like to go out and get a few drinks. I know this probably isn't great for my body or brain, but I do it anyways. This also goes for coffee, which I enjoy on a daily basis. There are many things that we get in the habit of ingesting, especially at this time in our lives. I like to tell myself that later down the road or when I have a family I will be able to make better, healthier food choices. But until then, I'll have to deal with the limited food options I have.
Mudry, Jessica J. Measured meals : nutrition in America. Albany: SUNY Press, 2009. Print.
I have the same problem. I eat cheaply to cut costs, but when I actually think about what I'm consuming, I feel disgusting. Consequently, I try to avoid thinking about what I'm eating, which is hardly an ideal alternative. But at the same time, I feel it's a necessary evil for most college students. I know I would rather eat poorly than go into debt trying to buy healthier foods. Not only are they expensive, but it takes a lot more effort to prepare a healthy meal than to microwave whatever frozen dinner you find in your freezer. Life as a college student means living poorly and being constantly busy, and in the end, some things just have to be sacrificed. Unfortunately for many of us, that sacrifice is a healthy, well-balanced diet.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with the both of you. When it comes to eating I tend to look for the cheapest thing possible. Its not that I cant afford something really expensive, but when buying food I just tend to see everything as the same. Its going to always taste the same, and sometimes the cheap stuff is better. Also as a college student top roman is the the best ever. It cost like 16 cent per pack, who could pass a deal up like that. Living off just a finical aid check top roman is acceptable.
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