What we eat is important. Most people eat things because they like them. And what's wrong with that? Shouldn't we like the things we eat?

Eating often represents good times, friends, relaxed times, getting out of the house, family get-togethers, etc.

But should what we eat be thought about at all - or is taste the only criteria?

The fact of the matter is, eating intelligently DOES matter. What we eat affects us a lot. Our lifestyle and diet contribute to sickness and disease, and also affect our mood, our ability to handle stress, and our general well-being. And taste is not always a good indicator of a healthy food.

The meaning of diet goes beyond eating the ideal foods. Indulgence of appetite and gluttony appear to be prevalent throughout the entire world. At one time, people ate their own (native) simple foods, or their own complex diet, depending upon where they lived in the world.

Today, the world has become small due to communication and rapid transportation. We now can have food upon our tables from around the world, any time we choose. Consequently, we have greater temptations today, as well as greater opportunities to become gluttonous. We are always experimenting with novelty items, always looking for something new to eat to appease our perverted appetites.