I’m from the south. My parents went on a “health kick” in the 70’s when I was little. I grew up on unsweetened black tea, no soda, food with very little salt, no fried food, etc. I mean I ate that unhealthy stuff at my grandparents’ houses, but I’m so glad my parents helped train my taste buds for the healthier stuff. Oh, and my parents are still alive, in their 80’s - must be a coincidence.