tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post3205253297063485951..comments2024-03-19T02:08:44.318-04:00Comments on Laura Rebecca's Kitchen: So close, Michelle. And yet...Laura Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09145568170608254365noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-39986078043583765312009-03-23T12:51:00.000-04:002009-03-23T12:51:00.000-04:00I have to diagree with this. I DO think we have t...I have to diagree with this. I DO think we have to instill a greatly different attitude towards food in our children because, yes, childhood obesity most definitely is caused by unhealthy eating and activity behavior. Genetics has little to do with it; it controls WHERE the fat goes, but certainly not how much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-1874061501366623752009-03-16T14:06:00.000-04:002009-03-16T14:06:00.000-04:00Thanks for your comment Lisa.I *do* have kids. Bu...Thanks for your comment Lisa.<BR/><BR/>I *do* have kids. But, whether I do nor not does not dictate my being "right" or "wrong" about this -- it's simply my opinion. <BR/><BR/>I do believe that everyone should be eating fresher, unrefined. But, I don't believe that BMI or physical weight is directly correlated to health issues/problems. <A HREF="http://kateharding.net/but-dont-you-realize-fat-is-unhealthy/" REL="nofollow">Here</A> are some reasons why. Also, here's an interesting post called <A HREF="http://kateharding.net/bmi-illustrated/" REL="nofollow">The BMI Project</A> that challenges the standards set by BMI.<BR/><BR/>Nor do I believe that one's weight(as outlined by the Obama's pediatrician) is the REASON we should avoid processed foods.Laura Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145568170608254365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-37942818299922752602009-03-16T13:55:00.000-04:002009-03-16T13:55:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309610715513950222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-31805943277194655842009-03-12T12:23:00.000-04:002009-03-12T12:23:00.000-04:00That is a bit scary thinking an eight-year-old was...That is a bit scary thinking an eight-year-old was a bit chubby and needed help. I do agree there are some younger kids with horrible eating habits that are not so much overweight but under exercised but a bit chubby should not be a red-flag for parents to put them on a diet.Deborah Eley De Bonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004751898042497609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-11830796903556842952009-03-11T10:57:00.000-04:002009-03-11T10:57:00.000-04:00I agree with this post. What I always find funny ...I agree with this post. What I always find funny is that people equate organic and local with being some sort of amazing weight loss health food. it is much healthier, without all the processing and god knows what is in the other stuff, and that certainly has its benefits for your health. I eat almost completely local and organic, and I swear there is nothing "diet food" about the stuff that I bake. Sure, I am not using processed sugars and i am incorporating whole grains whatnot, but you aren't going to lose your <I>gasp</I> chubby figure by eating organic or local. <BR/>Now, if people were to focus on the actual health benefits of eating local and organic, that would really be something. I have an auto immune disorder that has improved substantially by going the organic route. <BR/>However, kudos to Michelle Obama for at least addressing the issue and opening it up for conversation/awareness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-22096681666133201092009-03-11T09:02:00.000-04:002009-03-11T09:02:00.000-04:00Thank you for your comments, ladies! Liz, I respec...Thank you for your comments, ladies! <BR/><BR/>Liz, I respect your opinion and agree with you that reducing refined sugars & grains in all diets (and by "diet" I mean "what people eat," not a "lose weight" diet) is a good idea.<BR/><BR/>But my problem with the above quote is that the Obamas, in consultation with their pediatrician, reduced those things in Malia's diet because she was "getting chubby," something that the pediatrician "really monitors." <BR/><BR/>The weight gain was the motivating factor in changing the diet, not that sweets and processed foods should be a "<A HREF="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/08/entertainment/main686684.shtml" REL="nofollow">sometimes food</A>". It's a meme -- associating one's weight with their physical health -- that I have lost all patience with.Laura Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145568170608254365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-72936195155902533402009-03-11T02:36:00.000-04:002009-03-11T02:36:00.000-04:00You're right: local, organic foods do taste better...You're right: local, organic foods do taste better, first and foremost. It's an added bonus that many of them have to be healthy. If we focused on eating these great foods, I think the "health" aspect might just fall into place!Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11859249360538782714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-44158843256688026992009-03-10T23:24:00.000-04:002009-03-10T23:24:00.000-04:00I somewhat disagree with your post. I think you ma...I somewhat disagree with your post. I think you may be overreacting a bit.<BR/><BR/>"Why would Malia's doctor tell the Obamas to toss out the processed foods if he didn't think there was a causal relationship between these foods and Malia's increase in weight?"<BR/><BR/>Because juice boxes, processed foods, and sweets shouldn't really be a part of any 10 year old's diet. <BR/><BR/>I agree that we should stress the importance of fresh, local food for many reasons. I also think that the Obamas were correct to consult the doctor and cut those items out of their daughter's diet. JMOLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01824835888627683141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23189093.post-91224984331194236742009-03-10T23:12:00.000-04:002009-03-10T23:12:00.000-04:00I totally agree with this post. That stuff is awfu...I totally agree with this post. That stuff is awful for you but she is only 10 and from what I seen I cant imagine her being too chunky. But yest I think they need to promote how awesome the food is and how wonderful its for you and environment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com