As I’ve mentioned before now reports are saying that the recession is going to make us fat. Now, after seeing what is being called by iReport for CNN a “Gastronomic Stimulus Package” my fears have doubled.
Try having soup instead. Is great for the cold weather, cheap, healthy and there will be enough leftovers for days to come
Large food chains such as IHOP and Quiznos are giving away free food, yes it does sound like a good idea – I get it, but their food is not the healthiest food ever. Just imagine what this can do to a person, or to a child who wakes up in the morning and eats 957 calories* (the IHOP Pancake Syrup alone has 230 calories in 2oz of serving) is worth of pancakes, 1010 calories** on a Quiznos sandwich for lunch and ends it all up with 690 calories*** burger at Jack in the Box for diner? This comes down to a total of: 2,657 calories+, that’s without even counting drinks such as sodas, coffee or juice! What if you had dessert? This is all just 2,657 worth of fat (not the good fat!).
I understand there’s a need to tighten our belts – trust me I’m there! But if we keep taking reckless advantage of these offers there’s going to come to a point where we will need a new belt! I’ll beg everyone to please read my post: 10 Tips to Recession Dieting it will help anyone to save money and eat healthy.
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* Based on eating one portion of IHOP’s: Breakfast: Pancakes, Banana Nut (4) w. banana syrup
** Based on eating one portion of Quiznos’: Honey Mustard Chicken Bacon regular
*** Based on eating one portion of Jack In The Box’s: Jumbo Jack® with Cheese
+Total amount of calories based on the addition of each product below with the exception of IHOP’s Pancake Syrup.
2 Comments
February 28, 2009 at 12:48 am
Great blog and hope to have time soon to come back and read some more! xx
March 1, 2009 at 8:32 am
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