Why Are Americans Fat?
Today I ate food that was disgusting. I failed to eat breakfast, had a burger and fries for lunch – followed by a large cookie, and followed everything up with a nice dinner of pizza and cupcakes. What does that equate to? A day that left me feeling sick, and most likely I will wake up in the morning with more zits on my face than blades of grass in my front yard. This led me to think – why do we as Americans prefer this type of food? I am convinced it has more to do with our state of mind rather than out of true want.
If we asked ourselves before we ate something – is this something that is healthy, something that will bring me more success and happiness – we would find ourselves a happier group. I am amazed to see overweight and even obese parents feeding their kids processed foods, and seeing their kids follow in their footsteps. My next door neighbor is a pilot for UPS, and makes good money. He and his wife take their kids out for takeout at least once a day.
As they have done this, their kids have become larger, and learned bad habits early on. I wish someone would have pulled me aside when I was young and shown me studies. Anyone not believe me on this matter, go ahead and watch Supersize Me and then get back to me. The real health care debate should surround our eating habits as opposed to the minute details of proposed legislation. Prevention is the best medicine!