My Thoughts For The Day: Eating Healthily

In recent weeks I have received, in my inbox, numerous messages warning me to take stock of my health with emphasis on exercise and eating well. I simply brush these messages aside because I know that a pauper like me can't possibly afford those expensive 'money back' guarantee programmes that they promote. Besides, I am too discreet to fall for such scams.

So, what exactly does one mean by eating well?

When it comes to matters like eating healthily, I must confess to be an ignoramus and have nothing worthy to offer by way of advice. But, if eating well means eating for pleasure then I can speak, if you may permit, with some authority.

My idea of eating well has always been to enjoy your food and worry later about the calories, the cholesterol, the fats ... . Oh well, let's just say to really enjoy my food, I would throw caution to the wind and eat what tastes best.

Not sure if you would agree with me about this - the best tasting food are rarely the healthiest. But, a true epicure would not worry himself sick over dietary benefits. A food connoisseur is more concerned about the sight, smell and taste of food.

But surely you would agree with me that all those healthy food that friends have been recommending, they don't really taste that good. In fact, some of them do taste strangely odd!

And to my friends who ask me (constantly and thank you very kindly for all of your concern) when I am starting on a healthy diet, my answer is plain and simple, "I already am on a diet, dearie - a 'seefood' diet. I see the food, I eat it, as long as it is good enough to titillate my palate."

But honestly, here's some serious discourse about eating well.

Lately, I have been pondering over my eating habits and am beginning to take stock of what I eat. I have adopted a whole brand new attitude towards eating. My new philosophy of eating well is to eat what is worth dying for. At least then, I know that I have eaten what I desired and can look back on my culinary journey and adventure with pride and joy and a sense of accomplishment.

Should I be mighty proud of myself or what for making this littliest effort towards healthier lifestyle?