Something new this week...
Progress Prompts:
Kraft, one of the largest food industries in the nation, announced this month that it's reducing amounts of unhealthy fats and oils in their food products. Do you think it will really make any difference in our battle against obesity? Why or why not?

I don't think anything's going to change until people realize that we just eat too damned much. Portion sizes are totally out of control. Do you really need a 20 ounce steak? Did you totally ignore the red alert your stomach was sending you saying that you were eating way too much and after dinner, did you have to loosen your belt and sit still for a while because you were so full?

Me, I still eat non-"diet" food. I have half and half in my tea and parmesan on my veggies. But I'm making sure that I don't go overboard and have 6 cups of tea, or half a cup of cheese when a tablespoon will do the job just as nicely.

People have got to learn again to pay attention to their body's signals. Don't eat to the point of discomfort. Eat slowly, chew well, and learn when you're satiated. And most important... You do not have to have a clean plate. I think people in Western countries are taught to feel guilty if they don't eat everything that's put in front of them. That's not healthy, either.