My thoughts lately have been we are being turned into carb addicts by the food processing companies and the media.

Go look at the frozen meal, processed meats, etc, they often contain starch (cuts costs). Low fat is a marketing ploy. They substituted fats with sugars, starch. Added sugar is present in most things. One can barely find breakfast cereal that is not candy coated. Flours, starches are used as cost-cutters and extenders of food.

I really learnt how put a good meal together fast from basic ingredients, since I started low carb. I am eating more healthily, and taking less time than before.

Have a look at the ingredient list in recipes, they are often long. A few years ago I looked at a cookbook by Rozanne Gold, "Recipes 1-2-3", a minimalist in cooking, using only three ingredients. It was interesting reading. One has to bring the flavor of the ingredients out ingredient used, not mask it with something else.

Our taste buds are being manipulated by the manufacturers to some extent.

Look at ethnic food, it's often simple. Many only have dessert as a treat and special occasions, not daily.

LOL, I'm playing devil's advocate a bit here.

zellie