Our Obesity Epidemic
December 06 2013
There’s no denying, North Americans are facing an obesity epidemic. And this epidemic is costing the U.S. $147 BILLION annually!!!
Part of the reason for the increase in obesity is because we simply eat too much. We eat too much because portions, over time, have become larger and larger. This is especially true for fast foods and processed foods.
Studies have shown that people will eat up to 30% more when offered a larger portion. With the advent of the “supersize” and the all you can eat buffet, most folks feel they are betting a “better deal” if they get a larger portion. Does that mean we were going hungry in the past? Of course not. It simply means we’ve grown accustomed to eating too much.
In order to combat this epidemic we have to start eating less. Portion control is an important tool in the fight against obesity. Eating fewer calories, especially calories from sugar and processed foods, will help us achieve a healthy weight. Cutting back and eating smaller portions is not easy but it is necessary if we want to stop this epidemic.
At MealEasy we’re all about portion control and we know how difficult it can be to go from a 10oz steak down to a 4oz steak. That’s why we developed our system with the option to choose your own calorie range. That way you can gradually reduce the amount you’re eating and still feel full. We know that this is the best way to achieve a healthy weight and maintain it.
