He's always been a picky eater. Won't eat any vegetables, other than canned beans or corn.
My mother died from heart disease (made worse by diabetes) at a relatively young age. My dad, who smoked like a chimney and was perpetually overweight, passed away in his early seventies and was always in poor health. Neither of them ate particularly well. Large slabs of meat and lots of butter were on the dinner table most nights.
This is why I am a little uptight and anal when it comes to food. I don't want to end up like my parents, unable to enjoy life because of health problems.
steve,
take care of you!!! You can't just tell someone else how and what to eat and why. They won't listen, don't you know they know better than YOU???
I have a son like that and he is now batteling diabetes. I have it but try very hard to eat right, but you know sometimes that doesn't stop you from getting problems. I know I'm living that horror now. Just tke care of YOU and let's hope only the best comes your way.
kades