Food for Thought
The Florida State Fair opens today, February 4th and runs through February 14th. For a lot of folks, that evokes edible memories. Fairs started out as farm festivals, designed to give farmers and craftsmen an opportunity to show off their talents and allow us to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Our fairs have always been centered around family fun and lots of food. Let's face it, when else but state fair time would anyone even THINK about eating deep fried butter or Krispe Kreme doughnut burgers? Good thing calories do not count when consumed on the fairgrounds.
When did fairs turn into fat fests? it is not just the Florida State Fair that offers such non-slimming fare. Unusual fried foods are the desired dishes at fairs across the country. There is even such a thing as fried Coca-Cola! Park in a far lot and walk, walk, walk that midway. Meet up with friends, laugh your head off and enjoy life - that is good for your health in itself.
One way to flush that fat out later and avoid a heart attack is to balance it with some healthy fiber. The Fiber-O-Meter is a clever website that can help you choose foods rich in fiber.
I am looking forward to reading "Food Rules: An Eater's Manual," by Michael Pollan. There are 64 common sense principles outlined in the book. Two of my favorite quotes from Mr. Pollan are don't "get your fuel from the same place your car does," and "if it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don't."
The bottom line in avoiding a bigger bottom is to eat what you want, but in smaller portions (remember "French Women Don't Get Fat"), and make sure you exercise. To stay healthy, we need to eat more plants.
After the Super Bowl this Sunday, with all it's accompanying cultural snacks and dips, and the State Fair, I had better do something. If you see me on my bike next week and I'm moving slow, don't run over me!
Posted by SustainUsRestoreUs.com at 2/3/2010 11:28 PM 
Categories: Health
Tags: Food Rules by Michael Pollan Fat food Florida State Fair Krispy Kreme doughnut bugers calories and health healthy food
Categories: Health
Tags: Food Rules by Michael Pollan Fat food Florida State Fair Krispy Kreme doughnut bugers calories and health healthy food
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