For me, coming home entails a four hour flight, passports and crossing an ocean. I have been in Bogota for a week, seeing my family, friends and most of all, eating.
I have always pondered about the obesity problem in the U.S. I have been here, eating more than I have eaten all semester, yet I have barely put on any weight. What is the difference?
First. It is all home cooked. Thanks to huge social and economic inequalities in third-world countries, middle class families tend to have cooks who will assure a healthy and delicious meal three times a day. Now I know that is not solvable in the U.S where exploitation in such a manner is not considered legal, but the principle of eating in most of the time to well, cooked meals to share with the family does happen to influence much.
So for the rest of the season I give you a piece of advice. Cook, and take your time to eat. If you eat slowly, you’ll eat less, and enjoying the whole thing with your family will not only bring you peace of mind but of heart.
Have some fantastic holidays.
