I have received this slideshow several times via email. It is a bit humbling to me, and reminds me a.) I am so blessed and should NEVER complain there is nothing o eat, and b.) I need to eat more fresh fruits and veggies (did you see how much processed foods the developed countries had??)
That's much the same reaction my friend who sent the email gave, but I look at the family from Ecuador and think they look so happy and contented. With next to nothing. I wonder...
Yes, that would be my c.) I need to live contently and simply. I am starting to believe the more I have (i.e. food, things, etc.) the more complicated my life gets.
Happiness and contentment with what we have...good thought. Like karly, I thought was interesting how much some of those families' diets seem so comparable to what we Americans eat.
That was incredibly interesting and eyeopening!! Also, completely random thing I noticed: the most common food across the board seemed to be bananas! Weird.
I felt ashamed of the fast foods and sodas of the Americans, mostly because I share in that shame. If someone brought be a bag of grain and a bag of rice, I wouldn't have a clue what to do! Also, we hardly buy any fresh veggies and fruit compared to the other countries. I am SO bad about that!!
I found the price differences very interesting. Assuming this family didn't go hungry, $1.23 a week(for 5 ppl)? as opposed to $341 a week (fam of 4). WOW!Some processed and fast food there for sure. Here in Canada, our family of 9(6 adult sized) cost approx. $250 a week, but I'm being as thrifty as possible with that.~ ~Christal
What a great share. Thanks. I emailed it to my hubby. Things like this he shares on his mission-minded blog. Food choices and the growing American tends to be a stumbling block when trying to preach the gospel in other countries. They always ask why we are so fat. It speaks of lack of self control. But weight is such a sensitive topic, no one wants to address it. But if it hinders the message...well?
Did you notice the Americans were the only ones happy with their food? Most of the rest of the families looked nonplussed at best...hmm...Whopper, anyone?
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I have received this slideshow several times via email. It is a bit humbling to me, and reminds me a.) I am so blessed and should NEVER complain there is nothing o eat, and b.) I need to eat more fresh fruits and veggies (did you see how much processed foods the developed countries had??)
Thanks for sharing!
That's much the same reaction my friend who sent the email gave, but I look at the family from Ecuador and think they look so happy and contented. With next to nothing. I wonder...
Yes, that would be my c.) I need to live contently and simply. I am starting to believe the more I have (i.e. food, things, etc.) the more complicated my life gets.
Happiness and contentment with what we have...good thought. Like karly, I thought was interesting how much some of those families' diets seem so comparable to what we Americans eat.
That was incredibly interesting and eyeopening!! Also, completely random thing I noticed: the most common food across the board seemed to be bananas! Weird.
I felt ashamed of the fast foods and sodas of the Americans, mostly because I share in that shame. If someone brought be a bag of grain and a bag of rice, I wouldn't have a clue what to do! Also, we hardly buy any fresh veggies and fruit compared to the other countries. I am SO bad about that!!
This post was such a thinker!! Thanks. :)
I found the price differences very interesting. Assuming this family didn't go hungry, $1.23 a week(for 5 ppl)? as opposed to $341 a week (fam of 4). WOW!Some processed and fast food there for sure. Here in Canada, our family of 9(6 adult sized) cost approx. $250 a week, but I'm being as thrifty as possible with that.~
~Christal
What struck me is how much more expensive the processed foods were. Where people buy pizza, soda, processes meals, the cost was a lot higher.
What a great share. Thanks. I emailed it to my hubby. Things like this he shares on his mission-minded blog. Food choices and the growing American tends to be a stumbling block when trying to preach the gospel in other countries. They always ask why we are so fat. It speaks of lack of self control. But weight is such a sensitive topic, no one wants to address it. But if it hinders the message...well?
Did you notice the Americans were the only ones happy with their food? Most of the rest of the families looked nonplussed at best...hmm...Whopper, anyone?
That one photo slide show sure evokes a bunch of emotions. Thanks for sharing it GB!
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