The decade's 10 worst foods can make you sick, yet make money for makers

[SusanL]

This article by Herb Denenberg from Philadelphia was in yesterday's paper. Thought it was interesting. Guess who just tried Starbuck's latte that has 22 grams of fat? No wonder I loved it but didn't know.:( I drank a lot of them in China.
Here's the link...
http://www.readingeagle.com/re/denenberg/1289652.asp

[rosie_one]

I dunno, I think this is kind of snarky. This is a guy trying to make a buck by criticizing other people for trying to make a buck. I'm not sure I really learned anything of value from it. Of course McDonalds and full fat Lattes are bad for you.

Also, Ensure was developed as a nutritional replacement for people who can't chew well. We used it quite a bit in the hospice I worked in. I wouldn't qualify that as one of the decades worst 10 foods by a long stretch. It fills a definite healthcare need.

[blazedog]

I'm continually surprised (make that astounded) by the nutritional stupidity of people I encounter so I don't think there can ever be too many articles pointing out exactly how bad certain foods are.

What is obvious to some really comes as a shock to many people.

Regarding Ensure, I don't think he was criticizing its use for the medical purpose it was developed for -- i.e. very sick people who cannot need to boost their caloric intake. i took his criticism as aimed at their ads in recent years which have been targeted towards healthy adults as a way meal replacement. As he points out, there are far better ways of getting calories, vitamines and minerals.

[Laurielee]

I liked the article, I knew there was a reason I get non fat lattes, had no idea a regular has 22 grams of fat!

Rosie, as for Ensure, you are right, it was developed for sick people who couldnt eat solids. I think the authors gripe with it is its gone mainstream for the everyday healthy person as a replacement to a meal when you are on the go.

Laurie

[Chelle D]

It may sound dumb, but one of the first things I "learned" when I was in Weight Watchers was to look at the nutrition information on packaging and not to fall for all of the name-brand and fancy lingo. The truth is in the label. I also used to eat Smart Start because I thought it was healthy and never looked to see what was in it. Now I eat Kashi, natural granola, and Fiber One. It was a learning experience for me and I know there are people falling for all of the meal replacement bars and drinks and Atkins products. Maybe this article will help.

[tuff2000]

Speaking of the "worst foods" have you guys seen this article yet?

DRINKIN’ DOUGHNUTS
Krispy Kremes come in liquid form

RedEye |
Posted July 22, 2004

For you gluttons who can't get enough Krispy Kremes, the calorie-laden goodness now comes in liquid form.

The chain has introduced a new line of drinkable frozen versions of four popular doughnuts: the original, raspberry, latte and double chocolate.

The beverages come in 12-, 16- and 20-ounce cups and range in price from $2.79 to $3.99.

A warning: The 20-ounce raspberry blend is 710 calories with 123 carbs.

But then you're not terribly worried about carbs and calories if you're at the Kreme, are you?
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