Monday, 12 December 2011

The real meaning of the word "food"

Probably, you will never imagine what food means for each person in the world...why? Because, the simple word: "food" can imply several different meanings.


What do you think that the word: "food" means for those persons who lived in dark orange color in the next map:


Nowadays, the poorest countries are:

- In America: Nicaragua and Guyana
- In Africa: Zimbabwe, Congo and Liberia
- In Asia: Afghanistan, Gaza strip and Cisjordania
- In Europe: Kosovo, Moldavia and Montenegro
- In Oceania: Tokelau, Tuvalu and Solomon Island.

For them, the word "food" does not matter if it is written in English or whatever of their languages likes for example: "comida", "chakula","ushqim" or "غذاء".

I am totally sure that for them "food" means: do not die.


However, now, you can look at this map and my question is: How do you think that population of dark green color consider the word "food" as the another ones? I do not think so.




Population of developed countries does not appreciate what they have, because they can eat whatever and whenever they desire.




But, how far can become the pleasure of eating? Well, food can even be considered art and passion! I will show you some examples






Clearly, there is a great step between the both points of view, It will depend on where you were born.




I hope that at least, when you look at food you think in those people who even cannot every day.
And remember: Everybody needs somebody to help them out, and you know that you could be that someone.





2 comments:

  1. Really interesting analysis about the meaning of such a common word: food. I totally agree with you, Laura. Your post is very touching and people should be aware of that theme. I also loved your photos. Congratulations.

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  2. Thank you, Isabel :)I think that this post is one of the most interesting

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