10/25/2011 CALORIE 411 FRIENDLY STABLISHEMENTS

I do believe that if a bill were to be passed that requires ALL Establishments that sell or serve food will be required to declare the caloric value of their meals or products, America will be a healthier nation.

At a time when young adults -early teens, even children, are being diagnosed with ADULT onset type 2 diabetes , this has to happen. I salute Starbucks, and Peets for having a list of caloric values of the products they offer while McDonald's  (I have not step put into this place for decades) do not readily declare theirs, here is a site that does McDonald's caloric/nutritional value ( just to show you why our  children ,the future of America , is afflicted with the obesity epidemic.) But recently, I hear that McDonald's are starting to offer  healthier meals. People! bottom line for these corporations is you know is the mighty dollar (well, don't know how valid that statement is now) and they cater to what  YOU ask for and WHAT YOU BUY and to seemingly WANT. Let your voices count  be informed and involved , Email your, counselors, mayors, congressmen, Senators, everyone and ask them to make this change. Knowledge is power, that guide us to make it easier to make  healthy decision whether you're on a drive thru- or a fancy enoteca.. Wouldn't you want to know how long you have to walk off a slice of combination pizza with pepperoni, sausages, mozzarella, Parmesan etc etc etc before you shove it down your face? ;-)

This morning I had an early meet at Starbucks. after the meeting, I grabbed their 'spincah wrap" after viewing all their muffins with matching calorie value....I meant average muffin calorie from 390-450 for me I would have to W/R 4.5 miles to burn that off. One Freakin Muffin!! think about it. so you see how that can work if all food were labeled? Anyway just a thought

I hear that some of the cafe/restaurants in San Francisco have their offerings with corresponding values. I don;t think this will discourage diners. I mean NOT everyone is on  a diet!!!
BREAKFAST
Starbucks
spinach and wrap= 280 cal

LUNCH

had a cup of quinoa tabouli salad ( may staple and a chicken thigh (rotisserie)
Tip: glamorize (presentation honey) the meal you will partake in,  it makes it so worth while and mentally filling, think  Nouvelle cuisine)

and for din din had 2 cups of quinoa and rotisserie chicken drumstick. 2 pcs OMG!! might be a bit much. but not really. NO I am not turning into  an anorexic!!!

but then again I W/R  (walk/run) 1.5 niles for 30 minutes and burned  127 cal .ONLY?????????

OMG this is hard.. BUT keeping the faith so will YOU!!!