All you can eat

These days when eating out at a restaurant or family gathering, I am noticing that it is difficult for people to control their meal portions. When eating at "pricey"” restaurants, the portions that I get are too large for me to finish, it seems these restaurants purposely give you large portions to justify the cost of the meal. Furthermore, when eating in the United States, I find that the portions are sometimes twice the amount that I would usually get in Canada.

When trying to explain others my dietary restriction of Halal foods succinctly, I usually tell them that I am vegetation when I eat out. One would think it would be easier to eat healthier if your vegetarian, however, you will still find lots of calories in a salad, veggie burger, or pizza.

I also find that meals at a family gathering or weddings are quite often dominated by meat dishes. It is difficult to pass up on a portion of meat and people often sample all of the meat dishes. This result in you taking on more food than you normally would.

I remember this Simpson'’s episode in which Homer would not stop eating at an "All you can eat"” restaurant. The owners threw him out and Homer sued them because they would not let him continue to eat (classic Simpson episode).

It seems the standard for a quality meal includes an abudance of meat in large portions. I know if this was not the case, people would complain about their meal. I guess the old saying that "You do not know how good you got it until you don't have it" can be related here, however, I wonder if it is really that good for us, well I know Homer would like you to believe so.