Complainin Bout Obesity

Obesity is one of the largest health problems plaguing the United States today.

Also, obesity is one of the largest growing problems in America, barley lingering below smoking (lung cancer), obesity is responsible for upwards of 400,000 deaths just lingering behind the rate of smokers at 435,000 deaths.

            Simply America’s health choices are disgusting and incredibly unhealthy. As stated in a previous article [Complainin Bout McDonalds] several Americans know how morbidly disgusting this establishment’s food is a [large but not complete] cause in the health issue in America. Have you every seen an obese child somewhere, and simply thought it’s normal? Well look at this young man happy, healthy and a normal, young American what youth is supposed to look like at this age. Children should not have rolls of fat drooping off their body unless they have a condition that makes their body continuously store food. Even then, there is medicine for that situation. Now I will ask you another question why do people allow themselves to become obese? Is it a lack of self-esteem, perhaps depression, or just a general attitude of not caring. Look at our youngest generation, the example they are growing up with is showing them it’s ok to be slobs and to not care about their health. If you lead an unhealthy life style then it’s very likely your children will follow that example through out their lives. So sure, your thought process may be “they will do what I say and not as I do” but most children learn from example.

            Now, I understand this post isn’t strongly thought out but take a look at your life style, [if you have children] analyze what you are teaching them. After doing so take a look at the different steps you are able to take to achieve a better and healthier life style, whether that includes eating less fast food, working out more, watching what foods you eat or shopping at a natural grocers. No matter what you do, think of our next generation and the impact that you can make on them. More so, think of how others see our country do we want to look like a bunch of fat slobs to other countries, what could that result in? [Discussion for another day]

-Thank you for reading and Blessed Be.

Sources:
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/10/us/death-rate-from-obesity-gains-fast-on-smoking.html

Complainin Bout McDonalds

McDonalds, America’s number one fast food restaurant, most loved by the children of this “great nation”, and yet… the most unhealthy? Yes. McDonalds serves some of the most unhealthy food in America. One double quarter pounder with cheese has more fat than a can of Pringles. Before I go on, compare for yourself. These are Pringles http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-pringles-100-calorie-packs-i106628 . This is McDonalds http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/nutritionexchange/nutritionfacts.pdf . By my count, almost all of these individual burgers and meals are more fattening and more unhealthy than a can of Pringles.

The point I am trying to make here is although you may love your Big Mac, or your “all white meat chicken selects”, they are extremely bad for you.  Several lawsuits have been filed due to McDonalds being responsible for “making” people obese. Although, I believe it is completely justified, it is not McDonalds’ fault you choose to consume their toxic line up of delicious grease-based products. Would you drink cooking oil? I doubt you would. By consuming McDonalds, that’s essentially what you’re getting: oil and sodium. And worse yet, look at what you’re feeding your children. How much saturated fat and sodium do you think they are taking in by eating a happy meal? First of all, you’re setting up you and your child for a heart attack. Secondly, how well do you think the sugar consumption will go for the next generation or even this one? You could be dooming your grandchildren to diabetes, or even thyroid conditions. Even McDonalds’ “healthy foods” aren’t healthy. They are more coated in preservatives than a fresh Twinkie.  The average American consumes over 2000 pounds of McDonalds per year and at least 11% eat there once daily.

Now, America I don’t expect this to change your eating habits, but if it does, then good for you. I’ve provided only facts and answers. Thank you for reading and blessed be.

Sources:

Kgb.com

http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/food_quality/nutrition_choices.html

About.com/Pringles-nutrition-m23