Comments on: Eating At The Table – Food For Thought http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:08:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Dalletta Olena Reed http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html/comment-page-1#comment-1849 Dalletta Olena Reed Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:29:12 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html#comment-1849 Hi! Thank you for your article. I am a firm believer that the family table is the hub of the family. You mentioned a survey regarding only 40% of Americans eat at the table. Can you tell me where to find a copy of that research/survey? I am writing a paper on the subject and need to quote the source for acuracy's sake. I would really appreciate you help with this. Respectfully yours, Dalletta Reed Hi! Thank you for your article. I am a firm believer that the family table is the hub of the family. You mentioned a survey regarding only 40% of Americans eat at the table. Can you tell me where to find a copy of that research/survey? I am writing a paper on the subject and need to quote the source for acuracy’s sake. I would really appreciate you help with this.

Respectfully yours, Dalletta Reed

]]> By: Alette http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html/comment-page-1#comment-1835 Alette Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:32:49 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html#comment-1835 Having meals with your family not only reduces your chances of over eating, but also strengthens your relationship with them. I suggest, not to watch TV while having dinner, even with family. That gives you enough time to interact with each other. -Alette Having meals with your family not only reduces your chances of over eating, but also strengthens your relationship with them. I suggest, not to watch TV while having dinner, even with family. That gives you enough time to interact with each other.

-Alette

]]> By: Margarita http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html/comment-page-1#comment-1676 Margarita Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:44:05 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html#comment-1676 100 % agree - a great and vital post. It’s not only about what and how we eat while watching TV or in front of a computer. Though I believe it does matter. As some people tend to eat too much; the others too quickly or too slowly, thus breaking a normal process of taking of food. I believe it does influence digestion and your health, as a result. But it’s also about family relations. Eating at the table, while all the family members meet together after a long day and can discuss the news, share emotions and feelings... what can be more important for a loving and close family? I believe, a family dinner is the best way to teach your kids to communicate and to keep in touch with those dear to you. 100 % agree – a great and vital post. It’s not only about what and how we eat while watching TV or in front of a computer. Though I believe it does matter. As some people tend to eat too much; the others too quickly or too slowly, thus breaking a normal process of taking of food. I believe it does influence digestion and your health, as a result. But it’s also about family relations. Eating at the table, while all the family members meet together after a long day and can discuss the news, share emotions and feelings… what can be more important for a loving and close family? I believe, a family dinner is the best way to teach your kids to communicate and to keep in touch with those dear to you.

]]> By: thefightgeek http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html/comment-page-1#comment-1666 thefightgeek Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:22:14 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html#comment-1666 Great post. My family always eat together. It's how food should be eaten :) Incidentally, even when I'm alone I eat at the table (without any distracting TV, computer etc.). Eating is way more enjoyable when your attention isn't distracted by other things. cheers Great post.

My family always eat together. It’s how food should be eaten :)

Incidentally, even when I’m alone I eat at the table (without any distracting TV, computer etc.). Eating is way more enjoyable when your attention isn’t distracted by other things.

cheers

]]> By: Rob http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html/comment-page-1#comment-1665 Rob Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:43:03 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2009/01/06/eating-at-the-table-food-for-thought.html#comment-1665 In one relationship I was in back in the mid 90's we always ate at the table with the TV off. We talked about our day and one thing were were grateful for that day. the next relationship I was in, she sat on the couch and watched TV while her 5 year old daughter took her food to her room and ate in private - in front of the TV. I TRIED to change that but it was such a struggle. I gave up (believe it or not). They wouldn't talk at the table anyway. We eat at the table with no TV. Been that way for awhile now. Great post Christina. In one relationship I was in back in the mid 90’s we always ate at the table with the TV off. We talked about our day and one thing were were grateful for that day.

the next relationship I was in, she sat on the couch and watched TV while her 5 year old daughter took her food to her room and ate in private – in front of the TV.

I TRIED to change that but it was such a struggle. I gave up (believe it or not). They wouldn’t talk at the table anyway.

We eat at the table with no TV. Been that way for awhile now.

Great post Christina.

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