We can debate the pros and cons of healthcare reform, but one of the good things to come out of the new legislation is a law requiring chain restaurants with 20+ locations to print calorie counts on menus and list calories in fast food.
Some argue that this won’t help the average American lose weight, but it sure will help the American who is actively trying to watch their weight stay in better control. Think of calories like money; if you don’t know how much you are spending, how will you stay on budget? It’s the same with nutrition. If you don’t know the content of what you’re eating, it’s like writing a blank check and hoping it all works out.
Who wants to guess that this method doesn’t work so well for your bank account? Well, it doesn’t work well for our waistlines, either.
Once we all realize that the average American eats more than 1000 calories per meal when they eat out (and sometimes a whole lot more) we can start to make more informed choices, and really begin to manage our weight more effectively.
Posted by Dr. Caren Beasley on under