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McDonald’s Kicks Economy’s Broke Ass

Posted in Advertisements, Other, Rants, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 24, 2008 | 8 Comments »

Just when you thought the global economy was getting ready to flush your cash down the toilet, luckily McDonalds’ Dollar Menu will take your greenbacks and keep them nice and safe while you fill your gut with Fast Faux-Food.
Congratulations consumers!  You’ve managed to keep what’s important to you afloat while the rest of the world [...]

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NEWSFLASH: JUNK FOOD BAD

Posted in BIG Picture, Eating Habits, Science, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 22, 2008 | 23 Comments »

This…   I never thought would happen.
It’s just unbelievable.
I mean, who could have predicted this?
What are the in-laws going to think?
We’re going to have to cancel the trip to Del Boca Vista.
Get the kids, we’re leaving.
  
According to a new study…    (sigh)          …are you ready for this?
 
((( junk food is bad )))
 
 
I KNOW! 
I can’t believe it either.
Apparently a study [...]

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A Discussion About Obesity

Posted in BIG Picture, Eating Habits, tagged , , , , , , , on October 20, 2008 | 26 Comments »

I wanted to turn a recent discussion that started on my post #1-Series: Obesity is not Genetic into it’s own post here, so other readers can contribute.

To read the beginning of the discussion with Dr. Dan, go here.

I’m going to try and simplify what Dr. Dan is saying so far, so everyone can understand. Please [...]

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Joe the Plumber is FAT

Posted in Other, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on October 16, 2008 | 7 Comments »

 
Just kidding.  He’s not really fat.
If you don’t know who “Joe the Plumber” is, Barack Obama met him in a crowd when Joe introduced himself as a potential small business owner. 
Joe asked Obama why he would tax him more if his small plumbing business began earning over $250,000 a year. 
Obama’s response is basically to point out [...]

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P.B. Slices: Downfall of the Human Race

Posted in Eating Habits, Food Products, Rants, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 13, 2008 | 10 Comments »

Seriously?
 

 
[via serious eats]
I wish I wish I wish I knew what the ingredients are, because there MUST be something odd in these to make them stay solid enough to be stable for handling.  Alas, the product’s website did not provide us with the info.
I begged and pleaded that there existed a yin to this yang.
I [...]

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Co-Worker Update: More great meal choices

Posted in Eating Habits, tagged , , , , , , , on October 10, 2008 | 6 Comments »

My co-worker is obese, and recently found out she has diabetes.
Previous Updates
The following are more dinner choices I have witnessed:
1.  Three enchilada dinner with dessert.

One beef enchilada
One chicken enchilada
One cheese enchilada
One taco
Queso (melted cheese)
Sopapillas (fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar and honey)

2.  Appetizer and dessert.

Sliders (3 mini cheeseburgers)
A brownie dessert, topped with ice cream and whipped cream

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Why We Crave Bad Foods

Posted in BIG Picture, Eating Habits, tagged , , , , , , , on October 8, 2008 | 6 Comments »

I’m going to avoid any psychological reason for food cravings here.  Although I have touched on some reasons before, it is too broad of a subject for this mere blogger to tackle, and I would have a hard time simplifying them.  We can talk about the psychological reasons until the cows come home (whatever that means).  [...]

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