Then and Now - a look at how our lifestyle has changed in a few generations

I have been working on a presentation to show the change in our actions and behaviors over the past few generations where I came across several interesting facts. Check this out:

in the 50's and 60's:

Mothers did most of the cooking and kids ate what was cooked
Whole foods were consumed more than processed foods
Portions were smaller
Work and play outside was common
Family time was important and ate meals together and talked

in the 70's and 80's:

       Parents started to buy tv diners, fast food and negotiated with kids on foods

       Whole foods were consumed less than before and about equal to processed foods

       Portions go bigger

       Work and play outside lessened and tv time increased with remotes

        Family meals begin to lessen in frequency and time

in the 90's and 2000's

         Parents cook less and do not know how to make things from scratch

         Kids tell parents what they want to eat - the high fat, salt, and sugar items

         Processed  make up 90% of food budgets, whereas whole foods are rare

         Eating out is more common and cooking is a lost art

         Super Size it - enough said

         Screen time is issue, very little outside activity and general movement

                                   Family meals are an oddity and only happen on Sunday afternoons with grandparents

Interesting stuff. My recommendation - learn to cook again, eat whole foods, reduce processed foods, understand portion size, reduce screen time, and make family meals an everyday event. 

Remember, it is time to rethink your lifestyle!