food police

Some years ago I was reading through an on-line forum. I came across one post that was brimming with hysteria. The young man was petrified. His birthday was coming up and he knew his Mom would bake him a cake - and he would feel obliged to eat a piece.

The thought terrified him.

No he didn't suffer from an eating disorder - he was just obsessed about his diet.

At times I have fallen prey to obsessing over what I'm eating... and occasionally over what others are eating. It's not hard to do.

Here are five differences between healthy eaters and food nazis.

Is it possible that your work habits could be assessed according to what you eat?

According to the NY Times, the lunch hour is a thing of the past - the average lunch break is down to just 31 minutes. Many office workers are opting to "eat in".

This, of course, allows an increasing level of scrutiny about your eating habits.

Are you the local food police force?

At family events do they roll their eyes and huff their frustration when you make your food choices known? It's a tricky situation - no one wants to be a party pooper - but maintaining a consistent diet through various social events is a challenge.

What are your options?