A Sense of Mental Dead End

[Vesta]

In cafés I feel kind of uneasy, maybe because of social anxiety, or maybe because the staff isn’t very nice. I feel a bit strange and uncomfortable there

 

[Vesta]

what are the examples of plain and simple meals?

The food occasionally prepared by elderly women from villages belonging to the less affluent social classes, or that served in school and hospital cafeterias, is characterized by its simplicity. Such dishes usually lack vibrant seasonings, and although they may contain many ingredients, it often feels as if the flavor would be better without some of them. Exotic or unusual products are rarely found.

 

[Judge]

I was just thinking of the near limits of my cooking abilities. To make a Parmesan/Angel Hair Pasta Casserole with ground beef, green onions and red peppers. Eat half of it tonight, and the other half later.

On occasion I like to eat something that is well beyond the typical "down and dirty" foods I make on a moment's notice...not even wanting to give it a lot of thought. But this isn't one of them! Frustrating thing always being not so inclined to make that mess in the kitchen. When choosing what to eat becomes a personal power struggle. Between me and me. I know, it's silly.

 

[vergil96]

The food occasionally prepared by elderly women from villages belonging to the less affluent social classes, or that served in school and hospital cafeterias, is characterized by its simplicity. Such dishes usually lack vibrant seasonings, and although they may contain many ingredients, it often feels as if the flavor would be better without some of them. Exotic or unusual products are rarely found.

Hmmm. That makes it hard to think of more attractive but easy to prepare and healthy food. Cooking like a grandma is easy. (I'm also guilty of grandma cuisine)

 

[Judge]

Hmmm. That makes it hard to think of more attractive but easy to prepare and healthy food. Cooking like a grandma is easy. (I'm also guilty of grandma cuisine)

First time I ever heard that term- grandma cuisine.

Funny, I couldn't begin to cook like one of my grandmothers. An accomplished Southern Style cook who passed her skills down to my mother. My brother is an accomplished cook as well...but me? Nope.

 

[vergil96]

First time I ever heard that term- grandma cuisine.

I just came up with it

 

[Judge]

I just came up with it

Too late...I looked it up through a search engine. No bots about it.

 

[Aspychata]

@Vesta , l am struck by your sentence that you have lost your will to live. It sounds quite possibly you may want to check with a mental health counselor? If there are thoughts that are holding you back, to the point of losing interest in food, that's a slow way to hurt yourself. Maybe that is your wakeup call, that you are asking for help? Is there a possibility that your ability to taste flavors has been comprised?

 

[JayCee]

Careful not mistake Refined sugar in many sweet products, for Glucose,Which is beneficial, Whereas refined sugar products will cause issues mentally and physically.
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Stumbled accidentally on a Rice and tuna for dinners with your choice of healthy oil drizzled on the finished product. Stirred well. Usually i will add tiny bit of garlic salt Sprinkled into the rice before cooking.( preferred canned yellow fin Tuna over canned Albacore Tuna for myself)

 

[RemyZee]

The thing about losing desire for personal growth? I'm wondering if that isn't such a bad thing. Life is more than just personal growth, and it seems like that is something that can come and go with the seasons...if everything is striving, you might lose sight of what you are striving for and instead just get stuck in the striving itself. I've been a bit zen lately, telling myself a lot to go with the flow, not just be working at things. Chances are your mental stamina will come back stronger. It does sound like burnout too....for me, it always helps to remember it's temporary.

 

[Judge]

The thing about losing desire for personal growth? I'm wondering if that isn't such a bad thing. Life is more than just personal growth, and it seems like that is something that can come and go with the seasons...if everything is striving, you might lose sight of what you are striving for and instead just get stuck in the striving itself. I've been a bit zen lately, telling myself a lot to go with the flow, not just be working at things. Chances are your mental stamina will come back stronger. It does sound like burnout too....for me, it always helps to remember it's temporary.

Point taken. Reminds me of an encounter with someone some years back. We got to talking, and I was asked if I had any major goals, dreams or objectives. Whatever that really means.

I answered with one word. I smiled and said, "No."

My bad.

 

[RemyZee]

First time I ever heard that term- grandma cuisine.

Funny, I couldn't begin to cook like one of my grandmothers. An accomplished Southern Style cook who passed her skills down to my mother. My brother is an accomplished cook as well...but me? Nope.

southern style cooking often passes down from the ages. I still cook my great grandma's cornbread in the same way she passed it down to m y grandmother and mother.

 

[Judge]

Careful not mistake Refined sugar in many sweet products, for Glucose,Which is beneficial, Whereas refined sugar products will cause issues mentally and physically.
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Yes. I was thinking of refined sugar such as fructose and sucrose which can be quite harsh metabolically speaking. When over indulgence may result in conditions like obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease runs in my family. It killed my father, who consistently ate the wrong things combined with extreme, prolonged job stress.

It never fails to amaze me how many things have high fructose corn syrup in particular, and whether or not its actually required. Something I try to avoid or moderate when I am aware of it.