we were so lucky we started from day 1 with our girl. she chooses healthy food over the nasty stuff. bless her .

japie said...

Wonder how long fefore this thread gets locked

Whatever you think about the fat plague there is no denying it is there. Fo me it signifies not only the depths of disconnection we have stooped to but also to the wonderment of how the heath industry is to be paid by this what is sure to knock tobacco into a cocked hat incident in our medical history.

With our level of knowledge of dietary requirments there is no excuse but then if you look at the startling array of titbits to tempt the slaivering shops of a squalling brat who is coming down off a coke high without being fed its customary all but chewed burger you realise that the war is well behind the eight ball.

I occasionally run across a young one on the beach and wonder at the fat that would run off on a spit. Little white whales.

Parents should be bloody prosecuted. It is already costing a fortune, how big is it yet to get?

Still Big Pharma must be grinning!


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no conspiracy here, just poor parenting.

Here is a thought... Do you ever see rich fat kids?

Diet aside, kids can have all the fun they want without leaving the couch. To me, this is the issue. It's just too easy for parents to plug in the xBox and have their kids occupied why they go about their day.

I'm only 23 so it wasn't that long ago that I was a child. I remember that when I wanted fun I had to go find it. Falling out of trees, jumping off cliffs into the river, swimming, surfing or just cruising the streets with mates on our pushies. I've got no regrets from my childhood. Every bone I broke taught me a lesson

...and not surprisingly, these days I'm in very good shape, physically.

This is more like it.

The Healthiest Foods on Earth


Pineapple Speeds post-surgery Promotes joint health Reduces asthma inflammation

Blueberries Restore antioxidant levels Reverse age-related brain decline Prevent
urinary tract infection

Spinach Helps maintain mental sharpness Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate Top nutrient density


Red Bell Pepper Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer Protects against sunburn Promotes heart health

Broccoli Reduces diabetic damage Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer Protects the brain in event of injury

Tomato Reduces inflammation Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer Reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Apple Supports immunity Fights lung and prostate cancer Lowers Alzheimer's risk

Artichoke Helps blood clotting Antioxidant Superfood Lowers "bad" cholesterol

Arugula Lowers birth defect risk Reduces fracture risk Protects eye health

Asparagus Nourishes good gut bacteria Protects against birth defects Promotes heart health

Avocado Limits liver damage Reduces oral cancer risk Lowers cholesterol levels

Blackberries Build bone density Suppress appetite Enhance fat burning

Butternut Squash Supports night vision Combats wrinkles Promotes heart health

Cantaloupe Bolsters immunity Protects skin against sunburn Reduces inflammation

Carrot Antioxidants defend DNA Fights cataracts Protects against some cancers

Cauliflower Stimulates detoxification Suppresses breast cancer cell growth Defends against prostate cancer

Cherries Alleviate arthritic pain and gout Lower "bad" cholesterol Reduce inflammation

Cranberries Alleviate prostate pain Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells Prevent urinary tract infection

Green Cabbage Promotes healthy blood clotting Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers Activates the body's natural detoxification systems

Kale Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts Increases bone density

Kiwi Combats wrinkles Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids Counters constipation

Mango Supports immunity Lowers "bad" cholesterol Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries

Mushrooms Promote natural detoxification Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer Lower blood pressure

Orange Reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia Pectin suppresses appetite

Papaya Enzymes aid digestion Reduces risk of lung cancer Enhances fat burning

Plums & Prunes Counter constipation Antioxidants defend against DNA damage Protects against post-menopausal bone loss

Pomegranate Enhances sunscreen protection Lowers "bad" cholesterol Fights prostate cancer

Pumpkin Protects joints against polyarthritis Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk Reduces inflammation

Raspberries Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers Antioxidant DNA defense Lower "bad" cholesterol levels

Strawberries Protect against Alzheimer's Reduce "bad" cholesterol Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer

Sweet Potato Reduces stroke risk Lowers cancer risk Protect against blindness

Watermelon Supports male fertility Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal Protects skin against sunburn

Banana Increases Fat Burning Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia Reduces asthmas symptoms in children


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no let the fatties be fatties with their playstations, they'd take up too much room in the ocean

GlenMorangie said...

Having just lost a significant amount of weight from a diet that looks very similar to the second pyramid, all I can say is that it works for me

with the prevalence of GM foods thru cross pollination, future DNA affected

generations will not need to worry too much about food they put in their gob,as

they won't really be human

right up to the point you find yourself finding cloths mid sectionon the rack (133kg _ rejected((wet and..)) so ...) i dont want want my girl'.....

Salatiela said...


after all macca's fresh salad approach is all marketing sh#t...

No one say's you have to put this shi te in you mouth
Some People need to grow a brain!

I was told once that Guinness is good for you. I've been trying to disprove this theory for over 20 years now.
I have to continue my research as i have found no firm conclusion

OK - let me say up front, I am genetically disposed to having skinny genes - my father, brother, sister, and (thankfully) children were/are slim without having to do too much for it. And, yes, I did lose 10kg about 12 years ago on a diet including daily coffee/banoffee pie or cheesecake or somesuch - but I was walking everyday becoz I was Mr Mum and taking my son to playgroup/the park etc and pushing the pram (rather than sitting behind a desk all day plunking on a keyboard and thinking that a 20 min phone call was "hard work"!)

So, I'm no paragon of virtue. However, I recall once waiting at a coffee shop with my son who was about 3; there was a mother and her 3 children (about 7, 5 and 3). Each was as wide as they were tall, truly. Each had a cream bun in each hand - even the 3 year old. Each had a cola drink waiting. And as the orig poster pointed out, they walked funny ... except it's not really funny, is it? Problem is, couldn't the kids mother see that? Or was it because she was overweight herself that she thinks it's ok?

It does seem to be a generational thing. When I was a kid, we could (and did) buy 250ml cans of drink - and that was enough. Now, you're hard-pressed to find anything under 600ml. And upsizing in foods is a real thing in nearly all food sellers. Many replace quality with quantity, and it works. My old man used to rave about the size of meals at his local club: "the steaks were that big" he used to say (hold your hands in front of you about shoulder width apart!). I used to say to him, "so did you finish it?" "No", he said, "but they were that big"! Maybe I'm a snob, but if I go to a restaurant, I'd much rather have a 200g piece of good lean fillet than a 600g t-bone or rump. And those restaurants that serve even bigger cuts as a feature ...

Add that to lack of exercise and there's the problem. Just one example: people are always complaining about traffic round schools. This is because parents of today (yes, my generation) drive the kids to school - even if they only live a few hundred metres away. Hardly anyone I went to school with got driven there, even in the rain.

If you want proof of what the OP said, have a look at some archival footage of street scenes. They don't have to be anything special, just so long as you can see a crowd. If you go back to the 50s, 60s or 70s, you'll see mostly slim people (and men wearing suits and trilby hats as their everyday dress in the older shots!). Then walk down your local shopping centre ...

Post code and socio/economic group will determine
a kids body shape.
Jack

Jack Mack said...

Post code and socio/economic group will determine
a kids body shape.
Jack

Ain't that the truth.

I was parked in front of the Woodridge, Qld, post code 4114, shopping centre where I saw two couples, one after the other, whose overhanging bellies were slapping against their thighs.

I nearly puked.