Fast-Food Experiments With "Right-Sized" Portions

re: Fast-Food Experiments With "Right-Sized" Portions

triciarr — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:31:27 GMT

Could someone please answer my question? Some of you were talking about salt here and although it is a bit off-topic, I need to know. I want to switch to the Himalayan salt Dr Mercola sells on his site. However, I do not want to be deficient in iodine. So, what kind of supplement would I need to replace the iodine in commercial salt and what is the appropriate dosage? Thanks in advance!

Tricia

re: Fast-Food Experiments With "Right-Sized" Portions

Turquoise — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:22:23 GMT

Hmmm! Well, let's see, if all of the trans and rancid, unhealthy fats are removed, all of the truckloads of unhealthy bleached sodium are removed, all of the sugar-type poisons are removed, all of the toxic chemicals removed, all of the colon clogging white flour products removed and all corporate farmed & raised meats & vegetables removed..........then, and only then, can there be "healthy or even healthier" portions of fast-food take-out. In fact, remove all of the above and the proper portion of fast-foods will equal the healthiest portion size of all............."zero!"

To Dr. Spitz: I follow Dr. Mercola's Protein Type way of eating. My foods are organic, raw, rare & are full of life to nurture my own life. I do not eat any processed foods other than raw milk dairy. I tried the "no salt" recommendation touted by a few mis-informed professionals and suffered severe repercussions. I cleared up these afflictions by introducing Himalayan salt back into my nutritional plan. Dr. Spitz, other than your no salt remark, I totally agree with the rest of your list.

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Dr. David Spitz — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:10:02 GMT

In the 1960's only 5% of meals were eaten out. During special occasions, it was a 'treat' and something really different to go to a restaurant. Most of the time it was a mom & pop place with good 'old fashioned' cooking--(not that it's really good for you anyway--but better than fast food).

Today, almost 60% of meals are eaten out of the home. Restaurants will do whatever it take to get you there; hence the Burger King commercial enticing 'real men' to eat their cardiac special...enough fat, salt and who knows what to stop your heart.

As usual, it boils down to common sense:

Eat breakfast at home
Never use salt
Bring your own lunch to work
Eat Dinner at home with your family
Once per week go out to dinner, but watch for the oily, salty, fried food.
Don't drink soda---drink 2-3 liters of pure water per day
Eat 5-6 smaller meals per day...snack with fruits, veggies an nuts.

You will save money, save your waistline,,,,add years to your life.

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Josh Rubin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:13:42 GMT

If you are leading a holistic lifestyle and eating right for your MT, portions to some extent do not matter. Energy in = energy out!

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mmc88121 — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:39:53 GMT

While I agree with Russ that the main objective is to increase the revenue of the company, they are at least making an attempt to decrease portion size. They are listening to what people want in an effort to increase their bottom line and I can not fault them for that.

Mary

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minnie-me — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:56:00 GMT

Although I'm officially on the healthy food band wagon, I am not going to lie. I eat out at least once a week. Not because I want a break from the kitchen, but it's a social thing. Keeping old friendships alive, or just meeting family members for breakfast is as imortant to my mental and physical health as cleaning up the poor diet that used to drive me to physical misery.
I do appreciate that most restaurants will accommodate my sometimes unusual healthier requests. Many establishments offer a gluten free menu as the number of celiacs is rising steadily. My grandson is gluten/casein free, so I have learned to appreciate foods along this line. I often go online to check out a menu ahead of time, or email the company, so I know what to expect. I always order water with lemon and never get desert. I decline the bread unless it is their specialty and is made with whole grain, and I order extra veggies in lieu of potatoes. I am fully aware that I am still getting some bad things, but I always keep a bottle of digestive enzymes in my purse...
Like Bugrer King, in their meager attempt to offer a few "organic" eggs to their menu, TGIF may not have our health and well being on the top of their list, but the fact that they are offering downsized versions of these ridiculous portions, shows that they are keeping a keen eye out for what consumers want. They will continue to offer their deep fried chemicals to those who don't care about their health, as long as they have the demand, but they do have feelers out there for a more conscientious clientele. Taking charge of the foods we eat and how they are prepared, is one of the most basic steps to good health. But it would mean little to me if I didn't have friends and family to socialize with. Restaurants serve as great meeting places.I hope this trend continues and brings with it, healthier choices!

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Aram Ovsepian — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:50:03 GMT

Some 11 years ago I actually worked for T.G.I.F as a waiter. Regardless of size, their food is 100% junk. It is mostly pre-made and heated(very often in the microwave). Waiters are always trained on upselling everything and let's not forget an old restaurant trick - "Why don't you grab a drink at the bar while we getting your table ready". Yea right, let's get those sugar levels sky high. Before you get to the table sugar levels are way down and you will eat 2 appetizers,3 entrees and will feel like you have a room for desert. Of course. You will need that desert sugar at the end, otherwise it is hard to make it to the car.

Save you health, EAT AT HOME. Cooking food is a magical and spiritual experience. There is nothing like it:) Bon appetite!

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Russ Bianchi — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:11:46 GMT

Sorry, I'm not a believer that this chain, or any other food service provider, is out to help consumers 'portion their calorie take'.

This is about DRIVING female, or health semi conscious, consumer business to their chain, and suggestively up selling them on soft or hard drinks (HFCS and alcohol laden), where their profit is being really made, ant much higher margins, and just as metabolically slowing and FATTENING, as the food they offer.

Follow the money and you invariably find the correct answer when it comes to the sector of the food chain feeding 2 out of 3 meals in America today UNLABELED.

YOU must take control of your own health, no one else is better to PREVENT harm.