captainsidd on Nostr: Today’s myth about Thailand (#12) is that the food here is unhealthy. Truth is, the ...
Today’s myth about Thailand (#12) is that the food here is unhealthy.
Truth is, the average meal here is going to be a lot healthier than what you’ll find in the West — especially the USA.
My personal experience going back to the USA after 2 years in Thailand: I gained 25 pounds in 6 months.
American food - from cheap to luxury - gives a dopamine rush like no other. You always crave that next bite.
Thai food is different. Even after a small bowl of noodles, I often feel satiated. My brain says I’m done, before my stomach is in pain.
You’ll find seed oils and a lot of carbs in Thai food. But consider that:
- The land here isn’t decimated from 50 years of factory farming
- Most produce is 1-2 hands from the grower
- Most dishes are freshly cooked, without many/any processed ingredients
Perhaps paranoia about a little seed oil is killing you far more than the seed oil itself.
I feel MUCH healthier here than anywhere else I’ve lived, and I eat out all the time, without much concern for quality.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
Truth is, the average meal here is going to be a lot healthier than what you’ll find in the West — especially the USA.
My personal experience going back to the USA after 2 years in Thailand: I gained 25 pounds in 6 months.
American food - from cheap to luxury - gives a dopamine rush like no other. You always crave that next bite.
Thai food is different. Even after a small bowl of noodles, I often feel satiated. My brain says I’m done, before my stomach is in pain.
You’ll find seed oils and a lot of carbs in Thai food. But consider that:
- The land here isn’t decimated from 50 years of factory farming
- Most produce is 1-2 hands from the grower
- Most dishes are freshly cooked, without many/any processed ingredients
Perhaps paranoia about a little seed oil is killing you far more than the seed oil itself.
I feel MUCH healthier here than anywhere else I’ve lived, and I eat out all the time, without much concern for quality.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭