Comments on: tricky, tricky, tricky… http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/ Changing Lives Since 2008 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:49:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jeff http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1552 Jeff Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:29:31 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1552 The NY Times article and subsequent comments are pretty interesting, but I'm not sure that the problem is limited to a diabolical room of scientists and corporate accountants dreaming up ways to invent foods and trick Americans. The donut vs Froot Loops debate is the bastard child of convenience and laziness - I think the real problem is that these are the products people choose time and again of their own volition. All we've accomplished with adding a green check mark is provided an excuse for people too lazy or stupid to think for themselves to ignore the guilt of feeding their kids and themselves trash. While I do agree it's sneaky and misleading, I don't think it will fool people who eat healthy already. Even if we don't agree with the food pryamid - what percentage of Americans follow what you are "supposed to" eat on a daily basis? People eat sugary foods because they taste good and they're going to start eating healthy tomorrow... The NY Times article and subsequent comments are pretty interesting, but I'm not sure that the problem is limited to a diabolical room of scientists and corporate accountants dreaming up ways to invent foods and trick Americans.

The donut vs Froot Loops debate is the bastard child of convenience and laziness - I think the real problem is that these are the products people choose time and again of their own volition.

All we've accomplished with adding a green check mark is provided an excuse for people too lazy or stupid to think for themselves to ignore the guilt of feeding their kids and themselves trash. While I do agree it's sneaky and misleading, I don't think it will fool people who eat healthy already.

Even if we don't agree with the food pryamid - what percentage of Americans follow what you are "supposed to" eat on a daily basis? People eat sugary foods because they taste good and they're going to start eating healthy tomorrow...

]]> By: Brian http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1551 Brian Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:38:04 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1551 I once got into an argument with a girl I know about that exact issue, Tommy. She said she was eating Frosted Flakes and that they are a good source of vitamins, 'cause they're fortified and all. Now, perhaps I could have offered a less sarcastic reply, but, well...you guys know me. I think my response was "um, yeah, they sure are...there's NOTHING wrong with that concept." She then refused to talk to me for a couple of days. On an unrelated note, I have no idea why I'm not married yet. I once got into an argument with a girl I know about that exact issue, Tommy. She said she was eating Frosted Flakes and that they are a good source of vitamins, 'cause they're fortified and all.

Now, perhaps I could have offered a less sarcastic reply, but, well...you guys know me. I think my response was "um, yeah, they sure are...there's NOTHING wrong with that concept."

She then refused to talk to me for a couple of days.

On an unrelated note, I have no idea why I'm not married yet.

]]> By: Tricia http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1550 Tricia Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:51:31 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1550 I read that article too and I was just appalled at what people actually think! The fact that people are choosing between a donut and sugar cereal is really sad. How hard is it to make an egg?? Anyway, America has no idea what is healthy anymore. I feel like I am the outsider with my friends because I feed my kids things that don't have high fructose corn syrup in them. I can't always control that all the time, though. The more I looked at what was in food, the more I realized how much I didn't know was in there! I am really trying to be more cautious about what I am feeding my kids too, because it starts young. If we keep feeding our kids what is "normal" in society, we are going to have a really fat and learning disabled society. We probably are already there! Ok, I am done with my rant! :o) I miss being at The Fort this week, but I am with you in spirit and doing my workouts at my mom's house! I read that article too and I was just appalled at what people actually think! The fact that people are choosing between a donut and sugar cereal is really sad. How hard is it to make an egg??
Anyway, America has no idea what is healthy anymore. I feel like I am the outsider with my friends because I feed my kids things that don't have high fructose corn syrup in them. I can't always control that all the time, though. The more I looked at what was in food, the more I realized how much I didn't know was in there! I am really trying to be more cautious about what I am feeding my kids too, because it starts young. If we keep feeding our kids what is "normal" in society, we are going to have a really fat and learning disabled society. We probably are already there!
Ok, I am done with my rant! :o )
I miss being at The Fort this week, but I am with you in spirit and doing my workouts at my mom's house!

]]> By: Tommy Mo http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1549 Tommy Mo Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:31:02 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1549 Am I the only one that found this comment to be both humorous AND pathetic? <i>“Froot Loops is an excellent source of many essential vitamins and minerals and it is also a good source of fiber with only 12 grams of sugar,” said Celeste A. Clark, senior vice president of global nutrition for Kellogg’s, which makes Froot Loops. “You cannot judge the nutritional merits of a food product based on one ingredient.”</i> So, let's take a look at the nutritional merits of Fruit Loops: http://www.quitehealthy.com/nutrition-facts/froot-loops/085261.html Key Points: - Serving Size = 1 CUP. Does the "average american" only eat just 1 CUP? - This food is 91% carb, a majority of it is refined sugar. Great! - And my favorite line on the page: (note the underlines) <I><B>Cholesterol</B> - Watching your Cholesterol? One serving has 0 mg, which should make healthy eating a little easier.</I> I'm sold! Anyone else? Good lord already they really think that America is really THAT stupid? Amazing. Am I the only one that found this comment to be both humorous AND pathetic?

“Froot Loops is an excellent source of many essential vitamins and minerals and it is also a good source of fiber with only 12 grams of sugar,” said Celeste A. Clark, senior vice president of global nutrition for Kellogg’s, which makes Froot Loops. “You cannot judge the nutritional merits of a food product based on one ingredient.”

So, let's take a look at the nutritional merits of Fruit Loops:

http://www.quitehealthy.com/nutrition-facts/froot-loops/085261.html

Key Points:
- Serving Size = 1 CUP. Does the "average american" only eat just 1 CUP?

- This food is 91% carb, a majority of it is refined sugar. Great!

- And my favorite line on the page: (note the underlines)

Cholesterol - Watching your Cholesterol? One serving has 0 mg, which should make healthy eating a little easier.

I'm sold! Anyone else? Good lord already they really think that America is really THAT stupid? Amazing.

]]> By: Super Dave http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Super Dave Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:22:38 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1548 Zach thank you for the post. Mark's Daily Apple provided a link to this article, which talks about these new "Smart Choices" food labels that are going to be appearing on boxes of foods: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/05/business/05smart.html?_r=1 DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THESE LABELS! Read the article, then read the 170 people who posted comments that are TOO SMART to buy into this stuff. Horrible how these food companies try to trick us into buying their processed foods. Truly, how do these General Mills/ConAgra/PepsiCo people sleep at night? Continue to buy foods that don't have labels (meats and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch) and you don't have to worry about this stuff. THANK YOU BILL AND JENNIE AND ZACH for helping us all see the light. Without you three I would still be buying those "Healthy Choice" dinners that Dawn and I used to live off of. Zach thank you for the post. Mark's Daily Apple provided a link to this article, which talks about these new "Smart Choices" food labels that are going to be appearing on boxes of foods:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/05/business/05smart.html?_r=1

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THESE LABELS! Read the article, then read the 170 people who posted comments that are TOO SMART to buy into this stuff. Horrible how these food companies try to trick us into buying their processed foods. Truly, how do these General Mills/ConAgra/PepsiCo people sleep at night?

Continue to buy foods that don't have labels (meats and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch) and you don't have to worry about this stuff. THANK YOU BILL AND JENNIE AND ZACH for helping us all see the light. Without you three I would still be buying those "Healthy Choice" dinners that Dawn and I used to live off of.

]]> By: Stacy http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1547 Stacy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:26:00 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1547 Greetings my fellow crossfitters. I have declared a day of rest for all of us. Sunday, Sep 27th, ALL DAY!!! I have asked a couple dear friends of mine to allow us into their spas so we can get some much needed rest and relaxation. In a few short days you should be receiving an email from one if not both of these spas to see what services you would like, and respond by telling them. They will in turn put together a special priced package for you. Nothing comes cheap my friends, but they promise to be the best in IL. If you have any questions ask BILL. Lol. JK ask me Stacy S. stayc9@hotmail.com or check out their website zazasalon.com I hope you all agree and come enjoy a day of R&R with all your crossfit buddies. Greetings my fellow crossfitters. I have declared a day of rest for all of us. Sunday, Sep 27th, ALL DAY!!! I have asked a couple dear friends of mine to allow us into their spas so we can get some much needed rest and relaxation. In a few short days you should be receiving an email from one if not both of these spas to see what services you would like, and respond by telling them. They will in turn put together a special priced package for you. Nothing comes cheap my friends, but they promise to be the best in IL. If you have any questions ask BILL. Lol. JK ask me Stacy S. stayc9@hotmail.com or check out their website zazasalon.com I hope you all agree and come enjoy a day of R&R with all your crossfit buddies.

]]> By: Staci http://crossfitfire.com/tricky-tricky-tricky/comment-page-1/#comment-1546 Staci Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:27:53 +0000 http://crossfitfire.com/?p=2426#comment-1546 Honestly, shopping at Jewel, Meijer or any of the large chains scares the crap out of me. The mega brands are in the food industry only for the money and know that most consumers will not check for themselves what they are actually eating. Most people have no idea what is really being done to our food, and we wonder why cancer diabetes and heart disease are all skyrocketing. Honestly, shopping at Jewel, Meijer or any of the large chains scares the crap out of me. The mega brands are in the food industry only for the money and know that most consumers will not check for themselves what they are actually eating. Most people have no idea what is really being done to our food, and we wonder why cancer diabetes and heart disease are all skyrocketing.

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