California bans restaurants from using trans fats
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This is a good change to see, now we don't have to worry about the food we order in restaurants having any trans fat. I don't think it will stop the fat epidemic though. People will still overeat, it doesn't matter what type of fat they're consuming.
Surprising that the Center for Consumer Freedom (a food and restaurant industry funded organization that claims to favor consumer choice, but opposes even many food labeling proposals (e.g. listing calorie content on restaurant menus) which would give consumers informed choices) has not complained about it so much.
It won't do anything to stop the fat epidemic, since other fats that will replace hydrogenated oils have the same number of calories. It may have some effect on heart disease, since other fats won't be as bad in that respect.
It won't do anything to stop the fat epidemic, since other fats that will replace hydrogenated oils have the same number of calories. It may have some effect on heart disease, since other fats won't be as bad in that respect.
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dietary fat doesn't make you fat, eating too many calories will. Fats are healthy for your body and you need them.
I find this a bit scary actually, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if someone now wants to ban satured fat, because it's evil and all that, even though we do need some in our diet. as long as it is in balance with the rest of the fat intake it is fine. Then next in line would be fats in general.. The fact is that the politicians who makes the laws don't know everything about what impact the laws they are making will have. And I bet very few of them have any degrees in nutrition what so ever. so yeah.. trans fat today, satured tomorrow.
I find this a bit scary actually, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if someone now wants to ban satured fat, because it's evil and all that, even though we do need some in our diet. as long as it is in balance with the rest of the fat intake it is fine. Then next in line would be fats in general.. The fact is that the politicians who makes the laws don't know everything about what impact the laws they are making will have. And I bet very few of them have any degrees in nutrition what so ever. so yeah.. trans fat today, satured tomorrow.
This is another example of California controlling stuff that they have no right controlling.
What if they ban Pilates next because some state official read that Pilates can be dangerous and then deems it unhealthy?? It's the individual's responsibility to educate themselves and consume what they want to consume, not the governments right to tell people what they can and can't eat.
What if they ban Pilates next because some state official read that Pilates can be dangerous and then deems it unhealthy?? It's the individual's responsibility to educate themselves and consume what they want to consume, not the governments right to tell people what they can and can't eat.
Their heart is in the right place but feel-good laws don't really change anything. They need to educate the people. Fitness is more than yoga and wheat grass shots.
I think this is a kick in the face to all the restaurants.
Not only do they have to comply with strict safety guidelines, but now they have to take into account what's actually in the food? Sort of ridiculous if you ask me and a bit unfair. I wouldn't be surprised if this ban is lifted in the near future.
To add insult to injury, obesity will continue to rise not because the type of food, but the accumulation of everything rolled into one. It's not "just" causes, it's a mixture of everything in modern lifestyle that contributes to obesity. The difference between today and fifty years ago is nearly every basic element of our lives.
Not only do they have to comply with strict safety guidelines, but now they have to take into account what's actually in the food? Sort of ridiculous if you ask me and a bit unfair. I wouldn't be surprised if this ban is lifted in the near future.
To add insult to injury, obesity will continue to rise not because the type of food, but the accumulation of everything rolled into one. It's not "just" causes, it's a mixture of everything in modern lifestyle that contributes to obesity. The difference between today and fifty years ago is nearly every basic element of our lives.
Another move (which I like in the "education sense" to reach at least a few), is the New York State requirement of some restaurants to "display the calorie content" of the food they sell right in front of the food that the comsumer sees. Some consumers were shocked (lol) to learn that at Starbucks (which recently began to display the calorie content on their products), that a "Venti Java Chip Frappuccino w/ whipped cream" has 600 calories (what a waste of calories, lol).
Best wishes,
Chillen
Best wishes,
Chillen
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Grandstanding politicians perpetuating the "nanny state" WE know what is best for you, so WE will decide what you can and can't eat. It's just a matter of time.
Exactly, I'd be scared out of my mind. It starts with something that is ok, it always does, then it will start with things that are still up for debate.