How Eating Got Complicated
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
The Evolution of our Perception of Food
Food has evolved from being a basic need for survival to a source of obsession. In the past, people ate to fulfill their needs, but now we focus on health and weight. However, we should remember that food was never meant to be a pleasurable experience, just a way to fulfill our needs. We have become super utilitarian in our approach to food, which is strange when you think about it. We don't make schedules or follow influencers for other basic needs like going to the bathroom or getting warmer. It's time to rethink our perspective on food.
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