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Food Fight

Hat tip to Ross Enamait: See how you do on this food quiz. I know, it’s only looking at fat and calories, not carbs or any other stuff, but nonetheless, it’s an illustrative quiz. It shows that virtually nothing you eat at a restaurant is as good for you as you want to [...]

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If You’re Fat, You’re Not Allowed to Eat

Check out the audacity of the state of Mississippi: Bill would make it illegal to feed the obese
Any food establishment to which this section applies shall not be allowed to serve food to any person who is obese, based on criteria prescribed by the State Department of Health after consultation with the Mississippi Council on [...]

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Does Eating Out Have Positive Benefits?

So here’s an article I just came across regarding the positive and negative aspects of eating out. Let’s look at the findings and conclusion:
The researchers found that a higher total restaurant density is significantly associated with lower weight status. However, once the restaurants are split into components: fast food and full service, a higher [...]

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