So i've been trying to think about what else I could write about- I've talked about entertainment, social networks, communication, working, e-commerce, and school. Then it dawned on me that technology has had a major impact on food- yes, food.
Obviously, we don't eat technology. But thanks to the internet (and even smartphones), we are able to find dish recipes online rather than searching for them in a book or magazine. We print them out, keep them ready at hand, cook away, and voila! A gourmet meal!
Similarly to recipes, we keep track of our diets online. Several diet programs such as Weight Watchers and the South Beach Diet have online dieting programs that don't require you to visit meetings, or a gym. There are even online nutritionists who set up custom plans based on your eating habits and personal info. It's good that websites like these have online programs, because some people are so busy (or lazy), they don't have the time or enery to go somewhere in person.
It's even possible to order your groceries online. Publix Direct (which no longer exists) was an online grocer- it had stock items for everything inside Publix stores, and it would be delivered to you on the date you chose. The deliverers would even bring them inside to your kitchen. While this convenient service isn't available anymore, I'm sure there are other services similar to it.
Food is a part of our everyday lives, and the internet has only enhanced it. (The picture above is the Nordstrom Bistro Club, my favorite sandwich EVER)
HEALTH & THE INTERNET
At the same time, the internet can be harmful to us as well. With the availability of food online as well as everything else the internet has to offer, it can take it's toll on our bodies and minds, especially younger generations who grow up with the internet. Becoming obsessed and dependent on the internet rather than being active can lead to obesity and other illnesses. The Washington Post has a great article on it.
Just like everything else- too much of something good can be bad. You just have to know how to limit yourself.
Until next time,
Work Party Blog!
When I read the title, I was like wow, this is going to be super interesting, and I was obviously right! It's so crazy how even our nutrition is affected by technology. I find it so interesting that there are actual nutritionists work virtually and have a great clientele. There are so many people who are too busy to make it to the gym at the hours their nutritionist can, so they have a virtual relationship with them. If that's not insane, I don't know what is. I happen to follow a few YouTube gurus and some of them have formed virtual support groups that workout together in different parts of the country. They come back weekly, some daily and report their progress.
ReplyDeleteI love how technology can change a numerous amount of things. Great post. You should check mine out: http://praniece1107.blogspot.com/
Take care,
Prenes
This post brings up a legitimate issue. Being able to do so much via the internet and technology is great, but at what point do we start sacrificing our health? Is it really that difficult to hop in the car and drive to pizza hut in order to buy a pizza? Absolutely necessary to go online and sign in and order a pizza for delivery instead of just dialing the number on your phone? I'm guilty of both of these actions and oftentimes I feel guilty doing it! I pay extra to have someone bring unhealthy food to me when I could easily drive the 4 minutes down the road and pick it up myself.
ReplyDeleteoh well, gotta love technology.