It is "Ask A Stupid Question Day"

Yes, that is right it is ask a stupid question day.  So my stupid question for the day is.

Why Are We So Fat?

I guess I will answer my own question as well.  For the sake of ranting. 

We are so fat because of many reasons. 

1.  We have decided that quantity of food is more important than quality.

2.  We eat more calories then we did 10 years ago due to processed foods and convenience foods such as fast food, etc. 

3.  We move less.  We have become the laziest nation due to who knows, but I know that we like to sit and watch tv, watch sports instead of participate, play games on computers, surf the internet, etc, etc. 

4.  We don't eat enough [tag]fruits[/tag] and [tag]vegetables[/tag]. Instead we eat refined products that don't contain nearly the same nutrients and are 3,4, 5 times the calories. 

5.  Eat too much junk food

6.  Don't eat enough [tag]fiber[/tag] rich foods

7.  I could go on and on, but it is Friday and you don't want to be reading forever.

Instead, starting this weekend try to eliminate the processed foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, get in a walk or exercise now that the weather is getting cooler in most parts of the country.  Spend less time at the computer, take the stairs at the mall. 

Pretty much watch what you eat and be more active so this time next year I don't have to ask the same Stupid Question again. 

Have a great weekend and enjoy your activities and healthier food choices.

Yours in Health

Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS