Dee Randall wrote:

"Joseph Littleshoes" wrote in message
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Growing up on a rural farm far away from the temptations of junk foods (or
such as existed at the time) i never gave much thought to the eating of
veggies, me mum is such a good cook that it was never an issue.

But i can remember the time many years later, when i was visiting home
from the military and staying with a married sister and her family in a
large urban area i was asked to do some shopping, to pick up some bread
and veggies.

Which i did, got some fresh whole wheat bread from a local bakery and went
to the local supermarket for some whole fresh veggies.

While i and my sister had a nice time preparing a nice lunch for her kids
the kids themselves found the bread and fresh steamed veggies bewildering,
distasteful and ultimately unpleasant to them.


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JL



I've noticed shopping at Costco and BJ's (where the aisles are wide) there
are many kids tagging along side the carts that are filled with junk food.
(Yes, I notice!) But what breaks my heart is when the moms of these carts
give a snarl to the kids who ask for apples, pears or other fruits and good
foods that they see. I see it more often than I would like, little begging
eyes for these good foods. They must be getting lessons in school, but the
adults won't comply, is the only thing I can attribute it to.
Dee Dee


Some people have argued that we have an 'instinct' for food that is good
for us, but that gets lost in the maze of modern marketing.
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JL