Colby Sibley
My Battle with Sugar Fat and Salt
To have the knowledge of knowing
what to eat and how the food you ear affects your body is one step closer to a
healthier life style. I really enjoyed this book because I always considered
myself knowledgeable in my dietary tendencies but I never this deep into
studying how companies act towards hunger, money and getting food on the
shelves that keep us hooked. Its captivating knowing that chemists are working
night and day just to perfect a product that is cheap to make but can hit the
bliss point to keep me coming back for more. The cereal wars which added sugar
to countless boxes every year just shows how capitalism can affect our health,
but as consumers we can control these companies by what we buy so it’s a give
and take. Also this book has showed me how advertising really does work for
companies especially when directed at children. Everyone knows the frosted
flakes tiger, the old spice crazy commercials and don’t forget about that weird
Cheetos’s guy. But their best marketing plan is to fill their products with the
sugar our minds crave, and the salt and fat that our bodies love to have. I
have always been cautious when looking the nutritional labels but with reading
this book I know that sugar salt and fat are some things I really need to cut
back on. I also will take into account the snacks I love to have like Oreos or
cheese-it’s because these processed foods are only good because the additives
they have so in that case I may have to find a healthier alternative. In all I enjoyed
this book and I will take into account what I have learned when preparing my
meals and feeding my children when that part my life comes around.
I also learned about the advertising schemes from this book. You are right when you said its captivating the things they do to make cheap addicting products.
ReplyDeleteI also learned about the hard work and dedication it takes to make the perfect snack. Cookies, cereals, and chips are things I use to get when I was little because of the advertisements.
ReplyDeleteThese companies hire the best marketing team to make sure they lure in children. Also by putting mascots to represent their food product.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you it is fascinating to know what these people will do make their products to the top and consumed by us. Watching the way we eat is something very important especially when it comes to junk food.
ReplyDeleteIt is really hard to believe that there are people out there studying us. However, the food they make is mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteI never really thought of going on a diet because of my high metabolism. But I should start a diet if I don't want a heart attack.
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