First off, I hope you have THIS!!!
By that, I mean the 2019 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World! It was published by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations.
It has a cover that looks just like this.
I am sure you will find so much you need to think about….as you a human being, as a parent, as a guardian, as a member of the global workforce, as a tax-payer, as a senior citizen and most of all, as a child!
Alright?
I want us now to focus on this particular topic that has kept on disturbing my mind for a while now
Being the “sustainably-eating” foodie that I am, this post has everything to do with my heart (I hope that’s even a thing)
To do with our savings and how we “eat” these savings, for those that manage to save and how we can do it better
You work, yes. You are earning some money. Maybe, maybe not.
You are able to get something to eat from this same money you have with you now. That’s good if you ask me. Not so many people enjoy this privilege you are enjoying now!
What you are eating…is it enough to your fill?
Or, are you simply having something small enough to carry you through the day?
Oohhh….I almost forgot, is what you are eating nutritious?
Next set of questions…
Are you eating tomorrow’s share today?
Are you sure you will have more money in your pocket to buy more food?
Is this your usual way of doing things?
Back in college, I did experience “eating tomorrow TODAY”
That day, I really wish I had listened to what I was being told
And that is, “to eat sparingly and save some for tomorrow”
The hunger pangs got so bad that evening as I was laying on my bed after taking my shower that I cried my hunger away…..(believe me when I say this)
The “supper-bell” wasn’t being sounded quicker this time….it was barely 5:20 PM, I didn’t have a single penny on me or a snack…so many of my friends had either of the two…and all I could do was fold away, yawn and weep away!
Then, the bell was rung! You should have seen me running to the dining-hall. Usain Bolt was too slow at that time, for me.
That day as I ate my supper, I swore to never get myself in such a situation ever again in my life!
Never to eat my tomorrow TODAY…right before my eyes and carelessly like that.
That meant doing whole lots more of minimalism in my spending and consuming habits
Very closely examining what I eat because I discovered that too much junk inside me always kept creeping on me to keep eating more junk and that in the end, ends with “premium tears of hunger”!
Having my meals on time and under close monitoring from my dieticians….(yeah, I have been privileged that way in my life and I never take that lightly)
Sparing all that I know can’t eat in one go, for my neighbour who will come in hungry and without anything to eat
Most of all, understanding what nutrition and diet and food all means put together!
DON’T YOU WISH YOU HAD LEARNED SAVING AS A SUBJECT, RIGHT FROM CLASS ONE OF SCHOOL?
HUNGER IS NO JOKE, Y’ALL!
What do you think?
Indeed saving is key for the wellbeing our generation and the posterity and financial literacy is a subject that should start early enough in our elementary school of learning. Thanks Edgar this was interesting
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I know how hunger feels when you don’t have money so yes we need to eat wisely and knowing that is a fuel and that we have to make smart choices.
??? sadly, many of us take this for granted!
We do our best to meal plan responsibly which can sometimes be difficult as a family of five. If we happen to make a bit too much, we save it and eat it for lunch the following day.
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I grew up in the third world and food wasn’t always available. Interestingly, although my financial situation is very stable today, I still prefer to be very careful about portions and I do a lot of fasting by choice. In some weird and nonsensical way, I’m always concerned that I may not have food to keep me through the week….
Aaaahhhh….that is so good to know, Ronnie! ??
Definitely something we should be thinking more about and teaching young children. I think about this more as our world suffers this pandemic. What and how much we put into your body is so important.
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Food waste is such a huge problem! It’s so important we make an effort to be as sustainable as we can be and avoid waste. Thank you for sharing your insight on such an incredibly important topic!
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Hunger must be eradicated. I believe if we put our resources together hunger will be a thing in History books.
?? we have to work so hard for that! We can make it happen, though.
i had never heard “eating tomorrow today”. very interesting concept. thanks for the education!
??? aaahhhh….i am glad that now you know!
We’ve been preaching this message to others for years. I know so many who will spend money today for a meal that lasts one day instead of investing in foods/planting their own that will help feed them tomorrow.
?? that’s so sad!!!!
I know what that hunger feels like before and I must say, it wasn’t pleasant. We already have a list to buy at the grocery as well as meal plans to not waste more food.
??? aaaaahhhh! I am very glad to hear that.
Wow! This post really got me thinking about food on all levels, great information
?? I am glad to hear that.
Now with the pandemic it is an opportunity for us to exercise self restraint when it comes to eating food. While many are deprived many waste and overtime. Time for new habit formation.
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Thanks for sharing this! We all need to review our food habits on a global scale! Especially now with the pandemic, it´s more important than ever!
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Thanks for sharing and we do take it for granted sometimes. We should keep this issue in mind and appreciate what we have today – Knycx Journeying
?? that should STOP!
this is not my option at all, my husband doesn’t like to have the same eat for 2 days or more. … unfortunately!
Aaaaahhhhh!!!! That’s alright, too.
I feel privileged that during this pandemic I have a fully stocked fridge and I wont go hungry. I really hope people around the world can get the food they need during this time. Maybe this is a world wake up call.
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I saw article yesterday how people throw food they didn’t eat after panic buying it. It was painful to watch.
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