Comments on: Eating to live in Siberia http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: John http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/#comment-163374 John Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:48:47 +0000 http://www.about-face.org/?p=10692#comment-163374 Gosh, how do I get a ticket there? So SICK of everybody here jumping up on the self-righteous bandwagon about other peoples behaviour,,,,it really gets old! But a very good post,,,,no wonder all the Russian girls are so skinny! Gosh, how do I get a ticket there? So SICK of everybody here jumping up on the self-righteous bandwagon about other peoples behaviour,,,,it really gets old! But a very good post,,,,no wonder all the Russian girls are so skinny!

]]> By: Hannah http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/#comment-40661 Hannah Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:01:19 +0000 http://www.about-face.org/?p=10692#comment-40661 I'm well-versed on the concept of Intuitive Eating - the healthy, normalized way to eat that sadly, most Americans are disconnected from. Sounds like that's exactly what Siberians practice. I'm so envious ... most Americans have to teach themselves to eat this way. If only we could all eat in this guilt-free style and follow our body's cues, we'd likely have far fewer eating disorder issues and other "dieting" problems in this country. Thanks for sharing this valuable insight. I’m well-versed on the concept of Intuitive Eating – the healthy, normalized way to eat that sadly, most Americans are disconnected from. Sounds like that’s exactly what Siberians practice. I’m so envious … most Americans have to teach themselves to eat this way. If only we could all eat in this guilt-free style and follow our body’s cues, we’d likely have far fewer eating disorder issues and other “dieting” problems in this country. Thanks for sharing this valuable insight.

]]> By: Magdalena http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/#comment-18903 Magdalena Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:40:28 +0000 http://www.about-face.org/?p=10692#comment-18903 Thank you for the thoughtful response, Roberto. I wholeheartedly agree that our culture is far too quick to judge. I'm glad you enjoyed the post! Thank you for the thoughtful response, Roberto. I wholeheartedly agree that our culture is far too quick to judge. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!

]]> By: Magdalena http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/#comment-18597 Magdalena Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:50:03 +0000 http://www.about-face.org/?p=10692#comment-18597 Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world's cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin's head, and the friendly, hospitable people. But while you're there, eat plenty of dumplings with sour cream! Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the friendly, hospitable people. But while you’re there, eat plenty of dumplings with sour cream!

]]> By: Roberto Ovalle http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/#comment-18448 Roberto Ovalle Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:58:42 +0000 http://www.about-face.org/?p=10692#comment-18448 In America, we see bad attiudes towards food because people feel they are entitled to pass judgement on others. Passing judgement is so unevolved and uncivilized. To pass judgement on others, especially on trivial things such as the foods they eat, shows a poverty of mind and spirit, a corruption of self, and reveals a human being stuck, someone who hasn't transcended ego and reached the higher levels of consciousness. The Russians got it right. Life is a daily struggle, and survival takes precedence over other things. Other people's nutrition should be the least of our concerns. I thoroughly enjoyed your story. Here in Houston we had a Russian restaurant called "Russian Bear" , but it closed down and I never got to experience Russian food. They say you can learn a lot about a culture and a people by their relationship with food. Personally, I love Italian food :D In America, we see bad attiudes towards food because people feel they are entitled to pass judgement on others. Passing judgement is so unevolved and uncivilized. To pass judgement on others, especially on trivial things such as the foods they eat, shows a poverty of mind and spirit, a corruption of self, and reveals a human being stuck, someone who hasn’t transcended ego and reached the higher levels of consciousness. The Russians got it right. Life is a daily struggle, and survival takes precedence over other things. Other people’s nutrition should be the least of our concerns.

I thoroughly enjoyed your story. Here in Houston we had a Russian restaurant called “Russian Bear” , but it closed down and I never got to experience Russian food. They say you can learn a lot about a culture and a people by their relationship with food. Personally, I love Italian food :D

]]> By: Sally http://www.about-face.org/eating-to-live-in-siberia/#comment-18327 Sally Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:02:01 +0000 http://www.about-face.org/?p=10692#comment-18327 Go to Siberia, eat like crazy and loose weight! Message on board!!! :D Go to Siberia, eat like crazy and loose weight! Message on board!!! :D

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