Parashat Behaalotekha seems to parallel Parashat Beshallach. Bnei Yisrael complain that they want meat. In both instances, we can see that despite the  fact that they are asking for something legitimate, Bnei Yisrael are chastised for the way they formulate their response.

Studying this parasha can help us put proportion into our eating. There are lessons about the place of food in our lifestyle, and putting things into proper perspective: beyond sustenance, how important should food be?