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Average_Joe · 05-25-2007, 12:16 PM

I see many valid points in this thread, but I think that the one I agree with the most is the point about processed foods. Nutritionally, they can make you fatter because of the high amounts of refined sugars and trans fats, and they are cheap to buy. Although I can also agree with the fact that some healthy foods are cost effective as well, processed foods are also easy to prepare and they taste good. When I was single and had to cook all of my meals all by myself, I often found myself grabbing a quick pizza or sub rather than preparing a salad because it was convenient, especially after a hard day at work. The hit I took for it was that the convienient food was less nutritious. I'm sure lower income people, who probably work more mentally draining jobs (waitress, cashiers, clerks) have little desire to prepare meals at the end of the day, especially if they are coming home to a house with children (and no spouse) or getting ready for another low end job at night just to make ends meet. Some might call this being lazy, but convience can bring peace of mind to those who have little peace in their lives.

About fast food and junk foods being addictive, there is scientific proof that this can happen. Once addicted, it's hard to break the addiction, even with high doses of will power. Withdrawal symptoms are common! Anyone who is interested in the addictive power of McDonalds food should go rent the movie "Super Size Me". Although the story is a bit one-sided, it really makes you think about the harmful effects of fast food.

Oh, and I believe that obesity can hit everyone equally (lattes and Haagen-das aren't health food), but lower-income people tend to fall into the trap more easily.

05-25-2007, 12:16 PM	#39 (permalink)
Average_Joe Psycho Location: Under the Radar	I see many valid points in this thread, but I think that the one I agree with the most is the point about processed foods. Nutritionally, they can make you fatter because of the high amounts of refined sugars and trans fats, and they are cheap to buy. Although I can also agree with the fact that some healthy foods are cost effective as well, processed foods are also easy to prepare and they taste good. When I was single and had to cook all of my meals all by myself, I often found myself grabbing a quick pizza or sub rather than preparing a salad because it was convenient, especially after a hard day at work. The hit I took for it was that the convienient food was less nutritious. I'm sure lower income people, who probably work more mentally draining jobs (waitress, cashiers, clerks) have little desire to prepare meals at the end of the day, especially if they are coming home to a house with children (and no spouse) or getting ready for another low end job at night just to make ends meet. Some might call this being lazy, but convience can bring peace of mind to those who have little peace in their lives. About fast food and junk foods being addictive, there is scientific proof that this can happen. Once addicted, it's hard to break the addiction, even with high doses of will power. Withdrawal symptoms are common! Anyone who is interested in the addictive power of McDonalds food should go rent the movie "Super Size Me". Although the story is a bit one-sided, it really makes you think about the harmful effects of fast food. Oh, and I believe that obesity can hit everyone equally (lattes and Haagen-das aren't health food), but lower-income people tend to fall into the trap more easily. __________________ I think I'll procrastinate......in a little while. Last edited by Average_Joe; 05-25-2007 at 12:19 PM..