Ales Rarus

The Smoke and Mirrors of Food Labeling
By SHERRI DAY

"Food companies - including some that have pledged to act in the face of rising obesity rates - routinely exploit labeling laws that allow them to make their products seem less fattening than they really are, according to nutritionists and consumer groups."

While deception in the form of dishonest food labels is deplorable, any furor over it really just underscores a fundamental lack of common sense among consumers. The trick to losing weight isn't counting calories. Just eat sensibly. Eat many small portions throughout the day with some care given to nutrition. Keep junk food to a minimum. Exercise. How hard is that to understand? Maybe people already understand but are too lazy to do it. Americans was quick fixes, not hard work. My diet is far from perfect, but my portions are now smaller and I exercise - Yoga and Tai Chi. I've lost about ten pounds over the last few months.