<p>Re football games: We are season ticket holders, and we do see cursing and obnoxious drunk fans ejected from the stands fairly frequently. The police are very receptive to complaints from other fans, will immediately approach the offender, and those who will not be subdued are escorted out.</p>
<p>Crying infants and toddlers can definitely a problem on planes, and I would put them in the same category as any offensive adult. I travelled with my children when they were infants, and always took along a bottle of that purple syrup cold medication (can’t remember the name anymore) to administer if it looked like they were getting fussy.</p>
<p>I think junk food is much more expensive (price per lb.) than vegetables and fruits. When I was on a budget, I only bought chicken, vegetables and fruits for many years. I didn’t have money to buy the extras, like the high priced potato chips (6 oz for over $2) and sodas. I drank and still drink water, for free.</p>
<p>Why are poor people in the US tend to be overweight but those in other countries are so thin?</p>
<p>Eating better does not take ANY effort and definately does not take more money. First, eating better means eating less. According to Harvard study comparing various diets and their effect, the best one appear to be “Eat less” diet. I myself practically do not cook and we go out very few times a year (it takes way too much time and $$) and we do not use frozen pre-made meals either. Fixing very healthy meals with the food items that you personally like (not somebody else’s idea what you should be eating) is taking literary very few minutes and very few dollars (or even cents). For example, breakfast could be banana (or apple or other fruit), couple sguares of dark chocolate and free coffee at work. How long it takes and how much it costs, you are a judge, it does not take any time and it is my favorite breakfast. My weight is within range recommended for my height.</p>
<p>As a lifetime member of Weight Watchers who lost 40 pounds before my 10th college reunion (I’m not too proud, am I? Sorry!) its true that a breast of chicken and half a melon is NOT more expensive than a bag of cheetos and a six pack of cola. You can eat well and not expensively. I didn’t lose weight eating lobster, just started moving my butt more and consuming normal portions. The weight came off when I started doing what I was supposed to do. Kept if off now through two pregnancies, menopause, etc. It can be done.</p>
<p>Have any of you checked out what is on the shelves of a food bank? Mac and cheese, canned ravioli, salty canned soups, lots of junk. It’s rare to find a food bank that makes fresh produce and meat available. Yes, poor people are fatter…
I read about people coupon clipping to save money. Most of those products are junk.
Try to find a loaf a bread in a supermarket (even the whole wheat kind) that isn’t loaded with 50 ingredients including high fructose corn syrup. I have to buy my bread at Whole Foods or TJs and it’s not cheap.
Also, I prefer organic meats and fruits/vegetables and fresh fish. All expensive. But worth it IMO.</p>
<p>That was probably Dimetapp. Which had a lot of alcohol or something that drugged up the kids in those days. They changed the formula. It isn’t quite as effective at putting a kid to sleep, anymore. </p>
<p>Would you suggest bringing out the heavy guns and offering the little ones a cocktail, instead? ;)</p>
<p>As one of those unfortunate fliers that often end up with problems with my ears pressurizing, causing excruciating pain on long flights, I can empathize with those babies that often seem to experience this same problem. Sucking can help - that is why chewing gum seems to work okay for adults and older children. Babies are pretty much unable to pop their ears, so taking a bottle or nursing can help when they are affected.</p>
<p>I would much rather sit next to a sad little one on an airplane, than an obnoxiously or drunk adult. Babies cry, but adults should observe good hygeine or have some manners on a long flight. I have been less impacted by an obese adult in terms of personal space, too.</p>
<p>It always amazes me what people will donate to a food bank. If you wouldn’t eat it yourself what makes you think poor people will like it any better? Agreed on the coupon clipping as well - most products are junk. Something that our local grocery does is offer coupons based upon your loyalty card. You scan your card at the store and are offered coupons- for instance, $1 off a $6 purchase of fresh produce; $3 off a meat purchase. You choose what you want to buy and aren’t limited to certain brands. I often wonder, too, if the way meat is raised and produced contributes to weight issues. I want to eat healthy and be healthy but at the end of the day sometimes all I can do is help myself to a bowl of cereal.</p>
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<li>my daughter reminded me that while she was a vegetarian while she was in India ( and was so hungry she asked me to send her food), health problems connected to diet are increasing elsewhere.
([Diabetes</a> India Association -](<a href=“http://www.diabetesindia.com/]Diabetes”>http://www.diabetesindia.com/))
rice which is a staple- also has a high glycemic index.</li>
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<p>Some food banks are much better- but uneven, bakeries etc often give food to food banks, while H and I were separated, I was forced to go to a food bank to supplement our cupboards and while the volunteer was very kind-I felt pressured to take frozen food that obviously I was going to have to throw out because it had freezer burn so bad it was ruined ( it appeared to have been frozen and thawed so often that the cardboard packaging was falling apart so you could see the food)</p>
<p>Yesterday Husband brought DING DONGS home from the store because they were on sale and he had a coupon. Ding Dongs! OMG, I loved those when I was little.</p>
<p>Anyway, for those of you who “stock up” on veggies, what vegetables do you eat and actually enjoy? If I had to live on steamed broccoli and carrots I’d step in front of a train. I enjoy roasted asparagus, brussels sprouts and root veggies, but I roast them in lots of olive oil, so not necessarily low cal. As for steamed veggies, I can’t think of a single one I’d enjoy…I might eat a few bites if it was given to me, but my goodness, I couldn’t eat mass quantities on a regular basis.</p>
<p>Remember that dieter guru Susan Powter? Back in the 90’s, her thing was that you need to move more and eat better. You know, you could eat all the baked potatoes you wanted - but nothing on them. </p>
<p>I don’t know how true it is, but it just makes sense.</p>
<p>Roasted corn, roasted asparagus, roasted peppers, roasted garlic, roasted anything is pretty damn good. Add some olive oil and rosemary and you have something pretty amazing.</p>
<p>Missypie–for me, the idea is definitely NOT to think of food as merely fuel, not at all. That’s why people talk up roasting with a little oil and maybe garlic or rosemary–all fresh, simple flavors that are sublime. The mistake would be thinking, ew, olive oil, cant’ have that. Moderation is the key, and a little “good” fat goes a long way to making one feel satiated and happy.</p>
<p>“Good” fat is also beneficial for the heart/circulatory system.</p>
<p>Missypie, I love roasted vegetables, but no need to drown them in olive oil. Have you tried the olive oil sprays? You can get them without any of the chemicals often found in spray cans. Olive oil is one of the good guys, but as always, everything in moderations.</p>
<p>I prefer baked yams or sweet potatoes to regular potatoes. So rich and creamy in texture once they’ve baked for a while.</p>
<p>^Agree. Olive oil = good. Butter, corn oil = bad. Lots of garlic, onions and <em>fresh</em> herbs make any veggie taste good. (Throw in a few sliced almonds and a little real grated cheese if you must).</p>
<p>ya know what is really good?
dipping crusty bread into balsamic vinegar and olive oil ( separate)
Roasting elephant garlic and spreading it on the bread is good too- plus very good for your heart.</p>