Are Americans Fat Because of Fast Food?

Americans seem to be getting fatter by the second these days ! It seems as if our fast food resturants are one of the main culprits for overweight people. Just like alcohol being a major problem, EATING is high up there on the list too!

One big reason that alcohol is an issue in the USA and in most countries is that there usually is a liquor store or outlet around every corner in every town, city and state. Just as bad, there seems to be unhealthy fast food joints everywhere and they seem to be growing more everyday. Fast food restaurants lure people into there establishments like a curse and it even gets worse if you have kids.

What do kids do a lot?
Watch T.V.  On T.V. there are millions of commercials about food; mainly, Fast Food ! Have you ever driven by some fast food joints and smell the cooking in the air?  Of course you have! The problem here is that not only the adults have issues but their kids as well. I believe that a lot of this is caused in the mindset of the human being innate mind. We can break this pattern if we choose to. Just like alcohol, if you have an issue with it, keep on driving when you see a store. It may sound easy saying it but I am sure for the ones with the issues, it is not as easy because of the urge.

Food is very similar. You already know what it taste like. It may not give you that "buzz" that alcohol does but the similarities are very close because of the "satisfaction" factor. What disgusts me the most about fast food establishments is that now there are starting to add "healthy" food items to their menus? Why bother? Are they truly trying to get people to eat healthier? I really do not think so. I believe that it is a "ploy" to put a stamp on their food chain to say "we are ok".. and its ok to bring your kids here now because we are now healthier !
Uggg !

Anyway, to end this article, I hope you are not one of the suckers that fall for this. Remember, if you want to eat healthier for you and your kids, keep on driving by the fast food joints. Buy a salad at "Salad Works". Stock up your refrigerator with better food and snacks.
You can do it!  But, only if you WANT to !