The chapter, Big, from "Chew on This", was absolutely ridiculous. It would be so easy to fall for every little trick used in this chapter to disgust, repulse, and pretty much blame the entire obesity epidemic on the fast food industry. Give me a break. That would be like saying that guns kill people. Noooooo, people kill people just like people feed people. The fast food industry has come a long way in providing a healthier menu, educating the public on nutritional information, and promoting a better lifestyle. Here are some examples:
- Apple dippers, apple juice, milk, and salads have become a huge marketing tool to appeal to health conscious citizens.
- Selling products like pilates and yoga cds to go along with their new salads promotes exercise as a perfect companion to better eating.
- Nutritional information on every item on their menu is available upon request to help people make smart choices about what they are eating.
- New advertisements promoting their healthy items and healthy living show that McDonald's really does care about the quality of life of their customers.
I'm really tired of hearing all these overweight individuals blame their obesity on McDonald's and suing this company for MAKING them fat. This is a huge charade that needs to end. I know we all lead busy lifestyles, and I myself drive through a McDonald's if I'm in a hurry and need a bite to eat, but PLEASE make educated decisions about what you eat. McDonald's isn't holding the fork to your mouth, they aren't pouring the shakes down your throat, and they aren't holding you at gunpoint to eat the biggest, baddest super sized meal they offer. Get a grip and eat right. That's something we can all control!
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I went through quite a few of your posts and read a bit about who you are. I appreciate your position on the industry as you have been involved in the operations your entire life as it was your family business.
The main image picture on your site is lovely. I see that you mention the cattle are not from your farm. I think that most people get a similar image mentally when they think about the beef industry. As with any business in America today however, the bottom line rules. This picture seems quite unrealistic to me, as there are 6 cattle pictured grazing on acres of lush green land. Would you agree that this is not typical of current farm in the doing business in beef?
What are your thoughts on the "certified humane" standards and does your ranch participate?
You say that when you send the cattle you raise to be "processed" that you know they will be treated well. How is it that you know this and along those lines, can you please enlighten us with footage of what really happens, from your perspective? There are many documented videos of inhumane practices and horrific happenings at processing plants, but I am hard pressed to find opposing proof. As you know, people like to see for themselves, so hopefully you can provide some links or other footage portraying the facts as you know them.
Sorry I have so many questions right off the bat. I look forward to any answers you can provide.
Posted by Cyrta | March 8, 2008 5:34 PM
Posted on March 8, 2008 17:34