Never forget to read the label! I just learned this lesson over again this morning with my brand new container of Emerald Dry Roasted Almonds. Just because every other nut company clarifies clearly whether their nuts are salted or not right in the name of the product doesn't mean Emerald will. Not only were there Dry Roasted Almonds salted, they included no less that 15 additional ingredients including Sugar and Corn Syrup Solids! The Bastards. I popped a handful in my mouth before I realized these were no plain, unsalted Dry Roasted Almonds. Deceptively played Emerald Nut company. I will never make the mistake of purchasing your nuts again. And I eat a LOT of nuts.
I heard a terrific podcast this week produced by Howstuffworks.com titled Stuff You Should Know, discussing the evil of high-fuctose corn syrup. You do know it is an evil, addictive, fat-producing product right? You don't have to take my word for it, listen to the easy to understand, seemingly well-researched, and entertaining podcast. I will post a link to it here once I figure out how!
You know how it feels when multiple sources you trust all bring up a particular topic and you feel like the Universe or God or just the Media is pushing you to seek out new knowledge? You have never had that feeling? No? Well that is how I felt about David Kessler's book "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite" . This book is about the science behind why some people can't seem to stay away from the ultra processed foods served up by chain restaurants and other food producers. I am looking forward to understanding this topic better.
Goodness, this post has been preachy so far, so let's change the tone. Last night I had my first instance of what I would consider emotional eating since I started the Plan. I was truely hungry, but I was also really frustrated from a longer than normal work day and a miserable and long Metro trip which resulted in my missing my evening appointment. I came home and got a hug and threw some dinner together. I hadn't planned anything so I had (don't read this part Mrs. WAS) two 97% fat free hot dogs, one cheese stick and one peach. I have to call this a win. Under normal circumstances this meal would have been half a pint of full fat ice cream or much worse. So I am going to close this entry with that proud moment and leave it at that.
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