Good People -- Bad Food Are you headed for “Nutrition Bankruptcy”?
by Anonymous

Atlanta, GA July 29, 2004 -- We live in an age of convenience, where fast food and instant gratification are glamorized through the overload of junk food marketing. Technology has made us sedentary, increased work schedules have made the desire for “convenient foods” irresistible and our food portions have become supersized. These things, coupled with the fact that consumers are confused by misleading and conflicting nutritional information, are making the American public sick to death, literally. We’re in a pickle, as they say.

Here is a list of the leading food categories that are contributing to the high rate of chronic diseases in our society. Take the test. See how many of these foods you eat in a single week, or worse, in a single day. If your diet consists of most of these foods, you might be heading for nutritional bankruptcy!

Full-fat meats: are high in saturated fats and calories, and some are high in nitrates. Examples include: prime rib, bacon, deli meats, hot dogs, and regular ground beef.

Full-fat dairy products: are high in saturated fats and calories. Examples include: “whole” milk, yogurt, cheese, cream cheese, and ice cream.

Unhealthy oils: are hydrogenated and contain trans fats. Examples include: lard, palm oil, coconut oil, margarine, and vegetable shortening.

Fast foods: are high in saturated fats, trans fats, and calories. Examples (like you need any) include: double cheeseburgers, burgers with sauces and high-fat dressings, hot dogs, French fries, and onion rings.

Commercially baked goods: are high in processed white flour, trans fats, and refined sugars. Examples include: donuts, pastries, pies, and cakes.

Packaged snacks: many of them are made with partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats), olestra, artificial additives, high sodium, and refined sugars. Examples include: potato chips, crackers, cookies, and breakfast foods (i.e., cereals, breakfast bars, and toaster pastries).

Sugary beverages: contain artificial dyes, refined sugar, and corn syrup. Examples include: sodas, punches, and fruit drinks.

In “The Last Diet Book Standing”, author Kerry McLeod, provides an action-packed crash course in the essentials of street-smart nutrition to make proper on-the-fly food decisions easier than ever before.

The Last Diet Book Standing
By Kerry McLeod

ISBN 0-9753411-0-3
$19.95     215 Pages soft cover
Publication Date May 2004

More information is available at www.simplenutritionseries.com
Media kits, review copies, and interviews available on request.
Call Kerry McLeod 770-536-9397 or email kerry@simplenutritionseries.com




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