Yeah... I don't know how else to title this blog post. I had a "crazy" idea the other week that if I posted stuff that people were interested in or liked, then more people would find our blog. So, I Googled "favorite beverage in the United States" and came across a site from TripAdvisor preparing people for travel to the US. No wonder why we are the most obese nation!
The article starts off describing how breakfast and lunch are usually rushed during the weekdays, and how many Americans default to fast food options. The list of American foods (presumably that you should sample to experience the local cuisine) begins with donuts, followed by fast food, with coffee drinks and smoothies rounding out the top 3. Now, I don't think that any of these are "unhealthy" if consumed in moderation, but the fact that these are promoted as being typical foods is unsettling. Luckily, we do sneak in a few vegetables in the top "nationwide" foods, with corn, apples, citrus fruits making the list. And, for treats, ice cream and beer/microbrews are actually not bad choices.
The description of traditional southern food disturbed me the most - "the South is famous for hospitality, for being the oldest section of the country, and for gut-busting fattiness". And later - "whatever you do, bring your appetite, the portions are huge". Guess that's why this geographical region is in both the "diabetes belt" and the "stroke belt". Good thing that E3 is taking steps towards helping prevent childhood obesity in the local community. So, come on out and support this organization on August 8th at the 1st Annual E3 Project Charity Golf Tournament.
No comments:
Post a Comment