I am also eating the same foods, no sugar, rice, grains, starches, processed foods, booze, industrial oils, etc. I have done this for over a decade and it has eliminated all of my health issues and I almost never catch colds even when everyone else is sick. I enjoy cooking and do not mind spending the extra time as I gain so much productivity with all the extra energy I have. I really like the food that I eat even though most would consider it boring and here in Tampa Bay it is easy to find cheap organic produce, and others with similar preferences when it comes to food choices. On the downside, I have always found food choices in Latin America very challenging. The main foods are pan and arroz. And if it is a meat or vegetable they probably fried it or cooked it with a rancid seed oil. Unless you have a local farm source, outside of MX and Chile, almost nothing is organic although they sometimes falsely claim otherwise. Like you said the few remaining foods that are genuinely healthy are expensive, and sometimes not fresh, because there is so little demand for them. And in Argentina and Uruguay they typically eat dinner from 10 to 12 pm so you go bed on a full stomach and wake up feeling sick. At least you don't have to deal with that in Colombia. And you also have an abundant source of grass fed animal proteins.. Finally I find the social aspect the most challenging. It is taxing trying to explain to my friends abuela why I am "fasting" again or have a "food allergy" when the truth is I don't want to harm myself by eating their industrial produced, chemically enhanced casera foods. 😂 Turning down food is considered an insult to many. So sadly I continue to spread the ugly American persona around the world. oh well. 😂 Great videos, thanks !
You're 100% of our type of people... And we can relate completely with setting boundaries with friends and family. We've actually made our Abuela mad because we turned down their food. - Thank you for wathcing!
You are in the right and wise direction. Although Colombia has great fresh food, and a super large variety, vegetables are not consumed, as it should be. Coconut oil is also expensive here in Houston, but it is becoming a little cheaper. However, it is hard to believe food prices are comparable to the USA. Here everything is very expensive. If I go to a restaurant, the cheapest plate would be around $10, and in Colombia, one can have a "corrientazo" for $2.5 dollars, and going to the local farmer market is even cheaper. You can't never spend as much, as you do in the USA. My family in Colombia only criticizes the prices for coconut milk, because we do not consume regular milk. It is hard to find it in large boxes too. Whereas here in the States almost became like any other milk. I am glad many are becoming very food-conscious and making great choices so that one day, pharmafia and the FDA will stop allowing more k¡llers. I myself am trying to get rid of carbohydrates and reheat oils, and sugary things. However, I am still eating frozen vegetables. Arepas are never cheap food. Mmmmm, I want one.
Thank you! We feel like we're headed in the right direction ourselves. - We lived in Dallas, TX and also agree, Coconut oil is expensive in the states as well. --- Arepas...If you make them yourself, which is crazy easy, they're pretty affordable. We hope you get to eat an arepa very soon.
I find that berries and avocados are much cheaper here in Medellin compared to the US. I usually buy them from street vendors ('ambulantes') who pass by all day long. For instance, I recently purchased two packs of fresh strawberries, each weighing around 200 grams, for 4k (Colombian pesos). Additionally, I got 100 grams of blueberries for the same price, and avocados are incredibly affordable, usually priced at around 1k. Not to mention, all the fruits I find growing wildly, like lemons, oranges, bananas and mango, etc etc, almost every single day during my walks. My wife and I spend 30, if that and we eat just like you guys. Never the less, Great video!
That’s great to hear! We often choose convenience when it comes to grocery shopping and that’s a reason why we often spend more money. My mom, for example, has the time to hop around different grocery stores and smaller markets, and she ends up saving a lot of money. But it is time consuming and we often choose to go to the closest store and buy everything we need there.
Great video. My wife and I have been spending 1/2 the year in Mexico, and when there we eat too much bread, conchas, tomales and tacos, food that is tasty but not so healthy in my opinion. We are working toward better eating style and try to limit unhealthy choices. No matter which country its best to keep health in the front of our choices. Thanks
Great video - love your relationship with food!! We have been following you for a while now:) My wife (also Colombian) and I are in San Gil and will be heading to Bucaramanga tomorrow until Wednesday. I will be in Bogota on thursday before flying back to Canada on Friday morning. Would be cool to meet up on Thursday afternoon if you are up for it:)
We'd love to meet... However, this Thursday is super packed. - Connect with us on IG @lifetheorycouple and @soyjonnymartin and we can arrange something in the future if you're back in Colombia for a bit.
I love your videos. You give great information the only thing you talk a lot about food but I heard from other travelers that they find all kinds of vegetarian restaurants and other cuisines but those are more expensive but you can find them. And different areas have different cuisines such as fish. Etc. Please let me know what you answer to this.
In the bigger cities you will always find everything. We've been to a few vegan restaurants that we really enjoy, like Ikaro in Santa Marta. Great food actually. However, we do eat meat and find it is very healthy for people in general. We're not here to say how anyone should eat but just to share out insight and experience on the matter. - In the coastal areas of Colombia you will of course find lots of fresh caught fish. That's actually one of my favorite parts of Colombia because there is soooo much fish!
I eat alot of fresh food in Colombia, such as fruits and vegies but here in the US everyone eats processed food and alot of people are obese, especially in the South. But, I think everything in moderation is healthy, otherwise, not realling enjoying life.
