Could watching too many cooking shows affect my nutritional diet?
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Dr. Ramani Durvasula answered:By turning food into such a central focus of modern entertainment, it becomes hard to manage. We feel entitled to it, drawn to it, and because it is affordable and available, we can get it.
The accessibility and ubiquity of food can make the endless litany of food-related programming a minefield for folks who are challenged by food and eating.
By turning food into such a central focus of modern entertainment, it becomes hard to manage. We feel entitled to it, drawn to it, and because it is affordable and available, we can get it. The accessibility and ubiquity of food can make the... More -
Sarah Krieger of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:This can go either way! If you hate to cook, but love watching cooking shows, perhaps it can be inspiring to start to cook. When you cook food for you and your family, you are control of what ingredients you want to add more of: garlic, hot sauce, basil, etc. You are also eating less salt and fat if you cook instead of dining out (most of the time). By watching shows that use lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats, you may want to prepare some of the same dishes!
Now if you watch cooking shows and still don't cook or are eating more than necessary while watching them, try to strike a balance! Look at the shows with entertainment and inspiration at the same time.
This can go either way! If you hate to cook, but love watching cooking shows, perhaps it can be inspiring to start to cook. When you cook food for you and your family, you are control of what ingredients you want to add more of: garlic, hot sauce,... More
