Quote by Andrew Weil

Everyone prefers some foods over others, but some adults take this tendency to an extreme. These people tend to prefer the kinds of bland food they may have enjoyed as children - such as plain or buttered pasta, macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza, French fries and grilled cheese sandwiches - and to restrict their eating to just a few dishes.

Everyone prefers some foods over others, but some adults tak

Summary

This quote highlights the phenomenon of adults who have an extreme preference for bland and often unhealthy foods that they enjoyed during their childhood. These individuals tend to restrict their diet to a few select dishes like plain pasta, macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza, French fries, and grilled cheese sandwiches. This behavior reflects a strong attachment and nostalgia towards these familiar tastes from their past, potentially due to comfort or habit. It also implies a limited variety in their diet choices, which may negatively impact their nutritional intake and overall health.

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By Andrew Weil

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