Junk food controls you?
I came across this study last night and wanted to share. Check out the article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE58E0W320090915
I find it so interesting because I find that once I go on a junk food binge, I want more junk food. If I go out on the weekend and get a burger, I find myself thinking about how good it would be to have that same burger at lunch on Monday… but when I keep myself away from junk food for awhile, I really don’t want it!
I started thinking that maybe this study could help establish more federal restrictions on what places like McDonalds can and cannot sell. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not the person who blames McDonalds for the nation’s obesity problem. I do believe in accepting personal responsibility. However, understanding more about what it is in burgers and ice cream that makes people become "addicted" could perhaps lead to a revolution in the food restaurants are allowed to cook and serve to customers. Just like the trans fat ban, this study could help us become a healthier nation! I can only hope…
September 16, 2009 at 9:20 am
mcdonald’s is, however, at fault for being so damn tasty. personally, i just drive by. i am saved by the fact that it costs too much. i can’t afford to eat there a lot. there’s nothing wrong with indulging yourself once in a while. it is striking to hear that it can zombify you.
September 16, 2009 at 9:24 am
There’s plenty of info available on what’s healthy & not healthy. Any kind of ban or restriction on McD’s, or any other fastfood joint, will not make us a healthier nation. I can’t believe anyone still believes McD burgers & fries is a healthy meal. I’d say it DOES come down to personal responsiblity. People have to take control of their own diet choices, not depend on gov’t to restrict the Big Bad Wolf of the fastfood industry. It comes down to choice. I’ve never accidentally gone into a fastfood joint, and I’ve never accidentally eaten anything. If people quit taking the easy road, McD’s will change their menu in order to keep selling product.