We like what we like. Now pass those greezy biscuits
on October 4th, 2011 at 7:05 amI’m still trying to understand why they actually needed a report to confirm this fact.
“Americans talk skinny but eat fat.
No matter that First Lady Michelle Obama has been on a crusade for a year and a half to slim down the country. Never mind that some restaurants have started listing calories on their menus. Forget even that we keep saying we want to eat healthy. When Americans eat out, we order burgers and fries anyway.”
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“In a country where more than two-thirds of the population is overweight or obese, food choices are often made on impulse, not intellect. So, while 47 percent of Americans say they’d like restaurants to offer healthier items like salads and baked potatoes, only 23 percent tend to order those foods, according to a survey last year by food research firm Technomic.”
When Michelle Obama’s food initiative was highlighted at a Red Lobster last month, in a rare moment Black town wasn’t diggin’ her too much. The following are comments I found on the Facebook page of theroot.com.
“I love Michelle but she better leave them cheddar bay biscuits alone…”
“Wow now… I support healthy eating and living and all…but leave those cheddar biscuits alone. Some people will just have to learn self control and the miracles of exercise and working out.”
“If it aint greasy ~ it aint good!”
“Please stop helping us!!!!”
“Whoa! Hold up! She needs to pump her brakes. Leave those biscuits at Red Lobster A-Lone! All of us don’t need to lose weight.”
“I don’t need anyone telling me what to eat,I understand the concern but when you start making places change their hook up cause one person think you should is a bit much.”
“As long as the biscuits are safe! PHEW! We love Michele, but would have to draw the line at the biscuits!”
