Capitol Hill Blue Forums Misc. Topics Food, Drink and Cooking Wonder what the poor folks are eatin' tonight?

[b]Amazing Photos Show What the World Really Eats[/b] Anyone's diet look like this?

I gave up most processed and fast foods a long time ago. Homemade is cheaper, and tastes better. I do occasionally fall and partake of fast foods, but that's usually when out on a road trip.

Just had this conversation this evening actually and totted up the processed foods we eat.

not by any great design to avoid it, but just out of habit and normal preference, I realised that the missus and i eat practially no processed foods, with a few exceptions e.g. low fat margerine substitute.

If I should die because I ate good rich butter
then I shall die with no regrets.

Schlacky! You're a barbecuer so I know you've gotten into dry rubs some. I was just making a batch of rub and made a little too much to go into the Rub Jug and had a little revelation. Pecans!. I processed a cup or so of Nuts into a meal, added the excess rub, more brown sugar, paprika garlic and onion powder powder, went heavy on the chili powder(do you have that in Ireland?) and blended it all together. I now have two Rub Jugs, the Regular Jug rub for shoulders, ribs, and butts. But I also have the Nut Rub. I tried both the other night. The nut crusted ribs were very impressive. I haven't written the recipe out yet but when I do I'll call it Georgia Nut Rub for Shoulders Ribs and Butts.

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It doesn't even have to be good. It just needs a label.

Please, sir! You are spilling the beans!

Cheaper is an understatement! Not only does homemade taste better, but it's also healthier. A lot of that processed crap isn't even real food. Have you noticed that when you eat something made with fresh and natural ingredients that you get a lift, energy surge, and actually feel better? That's how you're supposed to feel. You're not supposed to feel sluggish or, in some cases, slightly ill. Your body's response is telling you something. I can't get over how many people are unable to grasp that simple concept, which amounts to no more than common sense.

Joe~I agree with you about feeling better when eating non-processed foods. Being on dialysis, I have to be even more careful, and there a lot of foods that I cannot eat anymore, or only in very small quantities. So it is far easier to prepare most of my meals from scratch.

Greger~The nut rub sounds very good. Have also considered sauteing pecan halves in some butter, and then sprinkling them with your regular rub to serve as a snack? I've done that with some success.