From the article 'Don't Eat That' by Marie Griffith comes the quote "The faithful are warned against the lure of pleasure. If you enjoy what you are eating, chances are that it's bad for you."
Although food is something that is necessary for a person to live, it has recently come under scrutiny. It has been coming out that certain foods are unhealthy for you and should not be eaten. There has been a big push to go organic. Just like in Ann Anagost's article 'Reclaiming the Lost Arts of Living' people are converting to growing their own food, relying less on local farmers. Although this may be healthier for them and it may make them feel like they are doing their bodies "right," this may not actually be the case. By starving the body of certain foods they are not allowing the body to get all of the nutrients that it needs. The carb-free diets cut out all carbs, however, carbs are what the body can burn quickly and store for long periods of time so when a burst of energy is needed the body can achieve the desired outcome. however, by cutting these foods out, the body will no longer be able to have said burst of energy, and when the body does get even a little bit of carbs than it holds on to them, forcing the person on the diet to end up bloating up. All in all the right way to go about dieting is not avoiding any one particular group, even sweets, but rather enjoy just a little bit of them. This will lead to a well rounded diet and allow them to enjoy a little bit of it all.
The photo shows a hamburger with fries on the side. Notorious for being full of fat and deemed "unhealthy." However, on closer look you can see that this hamburger contains veggies, and if made with the right meat, and made the proper way it can be considered to be rather healthy. In addition, the fries can also be healthy, when made properly. So although this sandwich may be considered a pleasure, it can be healthy, much like any other food that you can make.
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