Jack Sprat...

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Do you remember the old rhyme? "Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean... so betwixt the two of them they licked the platter clean" (Unknown, British) So it seems to be in real life as well. Let's take me. I'm insulin resistant meaning I need to watch my carbs ... but carbs are what I crave most. Pasta, bread, rice, rolls... oh how delightful it all is. But, surprisingly, I wonder if it isn't that "people crave junk food" but instead "people crave what's bad for them". And in most (but not all) cases "junk" food is bad for people. Cases in point. My mom should be eating higher salt, protein, and calories. Instead, she prefers vegetables and small portions. Probably also good for her, but not what she most needs. My friend's grandchild has Cystic Fibrosis. Because of how the illness effects his metabolism high fat, salt, and calorie are actually good for him. But he likes carrot sticks and apple slices. I recall my friend begging him to have a hotdog. "Are you sure you won't eat a hot dog?" But those examples just involve food. I can think of others like how people keep being drawn toward people and relationships that aren't healthy... Do you have any examples? History of "Jack Sprat" : http://www.rhymes.org.uk/jack_sprat.htm Photo: Pixabay