What the World Eats. It’s a series of photographs of families from around the world, together with the foods that they would typically eat in a week. Some immediate observations:

• Wow, a lot of people around the world drink a lot more soda than I would have expected.
• I liked the Italian family (except for all their soda). If I could eat nothing but bread and tomatoes all day, I would.
• People in Kuwait really like macaroni and cheese. Who knew?
• Man, the only fresh foods this American family eats are some grapes and tomatoes.
• Who the heck in the Mexican family is drinking TWELVE 2-liter bottles of Coke every week? Jeez Louise!
• Brits eat a LOT of candy. But we knew that.
• I like the way that the Germans have exercised ruthless efficiency in lining up all their items.

My own diet has changed over the past week, as I have (penitently) returned to Weight Watchers. I’ve put on a bit of what I lost last year, and I really want to nip this in the bud. This time I’m trying out the “Core” plan, where you don’t have to count Points or anything but you do have to stick to a list of low-GI foods. Pasta, rice, and fruit are back on the menu, but white bread, butter, and avocados are out. I’ll let you know how I go once I weigh in tomorrow night.