Do you have the same issue: I almost can’t stop eating until I’m full. My only way to keep from putting on fat is to eat only fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and food, not doof. Luckily it’s delicious and affordable.
I don’t remember eating at any restaurants that served only food, not doof. They seem to add salt, sugar, and fat to everything, even expensive places with reputations for healthy food. I’ve learned to dislike eating out or packaged products partly because they cost more, don’t taste as good, and take more time, but mainly because I can’t eat as much of them. I would have to stop if I could.
The choice between preparing and eating at home versus eating out or delivery is between eating until I’m full versus trying to stop myself while I’m still hungry. I’ve heard a common way restaurants keep people coming back is by adding a stick of butter to everything. I don’t want butter, so I avoid places that might do it.
Meanwhile, if I cook, everything tastes better, costs less, and is more convenient. So for me, I’d rather eat as much as I can by not having someone serve me. The more I cook, the more second-nature cooking becomes.
and so much better tasting.. I have loved cooking ever since I joined the plant based world in the early 90’s. the challenge to flavor everything well makes one a better cook. Have you tried liquid smoke? its amazing.
I probably tried it a long time ago. I’ll look up how to make it.
Hmm… I looked it up here https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Liquid-Smoke and here https://youtu.be/uep7fdkcV8c among other places. I probably won’t try making it myself. I occasionally make exceptions to buy packaged food, but probably not for it. I’ll have to find someone who makes it. It’s tempting to conclude I’m missing out, but experience has shown me that sticking to values of stewardship results in more community, connection, meaning, and purpose. I described how it works out for me here https://joshuaspodek.com/but-i-dont-have-any-farmers-markets-nearby-should-i-give-up, though that post doesn’t do justice to how much more living by my values has improved my life relative to letting them slide in favor of fleeting sensory pleasure.