Interestingly Steve it's still a sign of wealth to be fat in the Phils, that is something that makes me quite sad.Originally Posted by Steve.r
I am not disagreeing with what you say about evening it all up. But unfortunately it seems society has to rely on processed foods more and more in our 'fast' lives, I guess we are lucky that we can choose to eat wisely. Years ago, it was a sign of wealth to be fat, how times change!
I quite look forward to going to phils to eat fresh food each day.
The fat content in the diet of the average 'skinny' poor Filipino family is much higher than that of many of fat westerners but there is a reason for that which is simply cheap access to energy, at 9 calories a gram it's better value for money for most folks, indeed I cringe when I see all the chicharon and the likes over there.
When I am in the Phils I always lose a lot of weight, I find the heat suppresses my appetite apart from anything else.
