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Sugar has 4 kcalories per gram; fat has 9 kcalories.
In a Guardian blog this week, the blogger recommended a carbohydrate free diet, which will cause ketosis, which will result in weight loss. Severe ketosis can quickly reduce one’s weight to just skin and bones.
http://www.forksoverknives.com/ ^ http://engine2diet.com/ ^ I said in an earlier post on this topic that education is the first and preferable line of defense. These links were part of my education. The above links are the reason my weight went from 250 to 185 in 5 months. My total cholesterol 268 to 170, my LDL (bad cholesterol) from 170 to 100, my onset type 2 diabetes is GONE…there were other things that were ‘healed’ through diet and all within 5 months. ^ These are vegan diets, not vegetarian, vegan. After 5 months, I became a 75%er. I eat vegan 75% of the time. I’m a pretty good cook and able to follow recipes and add to them. I used to eat so much meat that when I drove down country roads, farm animals would move away from the fence in fear. I still eat meat, just not as much, and even my carnivorous friends love my vegan offerings. Forks Over Knives can be viewed on Netflix. It is amazing the number of ailments that can be treated by simply eating healthy. If you or someone you love is having health issues, watch the movie. If you could save a life by simply changing diet for a few months, why wouldn’t you? Respectfully, C.
They ALWAYS show fat WHITE people in these cartoons. The problem has been in BLACK communities. (I live in Harlem and the obesity in children is epidemic; their moms are usually rotund as well.) Cheap, sugary drinks hit communities that rely on Medicaid and public hospitals more than the juicebox kids downtown. I wish cartoonists would be more honest about this.
That being said, I agree with the decision that it was arbitrary and capricious, and am wary that they’ll target alcohol next.
A person should be able to eat/drink anything they desire. What should happen is that anyone that is obese should have to pay a very high insurance premium to cover the much higher expense that will be needed to take care of them (the same with smokers).
And the ones who can’t afford it and just go straight the emergency room? I say, 100% tax on loose sodas 32 ounces and over, set aside for future health care costs.
Where in our US Constitution is the authority for a President, a Governor or a Mayor to mandate citizen’s diets? - Civil government is about the areas covered by the Founders’ Constitution and Bill of Rights. Diets, Foods, Drinks, obesity, health, and many other private domains have been wrongfully seized by elected officials as government control and cancellation of the Liberty and Freedom our Founders set up for us. But too many “slaves” who like “benefits” paid by others (taxpayers) have voted to reelect too many “Bosses” into government offices. - in 2013 it is the Irresponsible nation of America. Receivers of government largesse like the status quo; no one cares where the money (tax revenue or Borrowed Money) comes from or if the debt is ever repaid. Lord have mercy on wicked “gimmie” Americans…He gave us the entire earth full of resources and commanded we work to earn our bread…but our system devolved into a welfare state where few work, earn and pay the tab in dignity that the work ethic gives to those who practice it….fewer as time goes by.
said: “How’s that euro going for you?” Truly, I’ve zero euro. Haven’t even been to Europe in about five decades. Actually, I’ve just looked around at currencies. Bet you bought any currency except USD a year or two ago, eh? Even better a couple of years earlier. Maybe it’s just the basket I watch, perhaps you look at others. No idea how the various pesos are going. (Must admit, the Yen has gone a bit kamikaze recently.) Don’t worry, I’m sure USD will rebound, one day. After you fix your financial systems and the world trusts the Greenback again.
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Radish
said, 2 months ago
Justice Milton Tingling supports the tingling tartness of Sprite.
Ottodesu said, 2 months ago
Folks do realise that low-fat foods are often very high in sugar, which is even more fattening?
Michael wme said, 2 months ago
@Ottodesu
Sugar has 4 kcalories per gram; fat has 9 kcalories.
In a Guardian blog this week, the blogger recommended a carbohydrate free diet, which will cause ketosis, which will result in weight loss. Severe ketosis can quickly reduce one’s weight to just skin and bones.
Respectful Troll said, 2 months ago
http://www.forksoverknives.com/
^
http://engine2diet.com/
^
I said in an earlier post on this topic that education is the first and preferable line of defense. These links were part of my education. The above links are the reason my weight went from 250 to 185 in 5 months. My total cholesterol 268 to 170, my LDL (bad cholesterol) from 170 to 100, my onset type 2 diabetes is GONE…there were other things that were ‘healed’ through diet and all within 5 months.
^
These are vegan diets, not vegetarian, vegan. After 5 months, I became a 75%er. I eat vegan 75% of the time. I’m a pretty good cook and able to follow recipes and add to them. I used to eat so much meat that when I drove down country roads, farm animals would move away from the fence in fear. I still eat meat, just not as much, and even my carnivorous friends love my vegan offerings.
Forks Over Knives can be viewed on Netflix. It is amazing the number of ailments that can be treated by simply eating healthy. If you or someone you love is having health issues, watch the movie. If you could save a life by simply changing diet for a few months, why wouldn’t you?
Respectfully,
C.
Ms. Ima said, 2 months ago
@Ottodesu
Yep, we can read the labels. Sugar Alcohol is ‘high’ in carbs but the body doesn’t recognize it as a food. How’s that euro going for you?
Jase99 said, 2 months ago
@Ottodesu
“Folks do realise that low-fat foods are often very high in sugar, which is even more fattening?”
You mean high fructose corn syrup, which studies show is far worse for your body than sugar.
ODon said, 2 months ago
“WE WON!” of course the cost of additional healthcare they will need negates that win.
Chillbilly
said, 2 months ago
They ALWAYS show fat WHITE people in these cartoons. The problem has been in BLACK communities. (I live in Harlem and the obesity in children is epidemic; their moms are usually rotund as well.) Cheap, sugary drinks hit communities that rely on Medicaid and public hospitals more than the juicebox kids downtown. I wish cartoonists would be more honest about this.
That being said, I agree with the decision that it was arbitrary and capricious, and am wary that they’ll target alcohol next.
Zipi said, 2 months ago
A person should be able to eat/drink anything they desire. What should happen is that anyone that is obese should have to pay a very high insurance premium to cover the much higher expense that will be needed to take care of them (the same with smokers).
ossiningaling said, 2 months ago
@Zipi
And the ones who can’t afford it and just go straight the emergency room?
I say, 100% tax on loose sodas 32 ounces and over, set aside for future health care costs.
magicwalnut said, 2 months ago
Tax on soda? Fantastic idea! I’ll put that in my plan along with a graduated luxury tax.
magicwalnut said, 2 months ago
On second thought, 5 buck a pack cigarettes did nothing to stop people from smoking.
disgustedtaxpayer said, 2 months ago
Where in our US Constitution is the authority for a President, a Governor or a Mayor to mandate citizen’s diets?
-
Civil government is about the areas covered by the Founders’ Constitution and Bill of Rights. Diets, Foods, Drinks, obesity, health, and many other private domains have been wrongfully seized by elected officials as government control and cancellation of the Liberty and Freedom our Founders set up for us. But too many “slaves” who like “benefits” paid by others (taxpayers) have voted to reelect too many “Bosses” into government offices.
-
in 2013 it is the Irresponsible nation of America. Receivers of government largesse like the status quo; no one cares where the money (tax revenue or Borrowed Money) comes from or if the debt is ever repaid. Lord have mercy on wicked “gimmie” Americans…He gave us the entire earth full of resources and commanded we work to earn our bread…but our system devolved into a welfare state where few work, earn and pay the tab in dignity that the work ethic gives to those who practice it….fewer as time goes by.
Ottodesu said, 2 months ago
@Ms. Ima
said: “How’s that euro going for you?”
Truly, I’ve zero euro. Haven’t even been to Europe in about five decades.
Actually, I’ve just looked around at currencies. Bet you bought any currency except USD a year or two ago, eh? Even better a couple of years earlier. Maybe it’s just the basket I watch, perhaps you look at others. No idea how the various pesos are going.
(Must admit, the Yen has gone a bit kamikaze recently.)
Don’t worry, I’m sure USD will rebound, one day. After you fix your financial systems and the world trusts the Greenback again.
Ottodesu said, 2 months ago
@Jase99
I will admit to being imprecise with the usage of the term “sugar” with all the other forms of glucose and similar.