Straight from an organization known as THE DAILY MEAL is a new list of the 20 foods you should NEVER, EVER, NOT FOR ALL THE TEA IN CHINA eat. Here it comes, and brace yourself.
1. Sausage
2. Bacon
3. Frozen dinners
4. Burgers
5. Potato chips
6. Diet foods
7. Margarine
8. Artificial sweeteners
9. Popcorn
10. Bagels
11. Deli meats
12. Toaster pastries
13. Pizza
14. Cheese
15. Biscuits and gravy
16. Ice cream
17. Ribs
18. Packaged cakes and cookies
19. Cinnabons
20. Deep fried foods in general
So there you have it, and I for one have lost all interest in living. Most of my favorites are included, as well as any food that might remotely be associated with having fun. Except toaster pastries. I never was a Pop Tart girl.
Not lost on me is the fact that this article was followed immediately by one entitled, "Stressing Out Over What You Eat Can Be Harmful." Now you're talking my language. And since just READING the list of dreaded dietary hazards stressed me out, I'm taking another route.
What ever happened to simple portion control and all things in moderation, including moderation? Doesn't that sound like more fun, not to mention more realistic? Do you really want to be the only person at a birthday party who passes up the cake? Do you want to celebrate the next pizza party with a small green salad? No you do not.
Life is to be lived, and lived well. One of the most enjoyable parts of it is eating. Let's celebrate that, make good choices most of the time, and then allow ourselves to have a little fun!
