Re: Eating in America, an asian perspective...


cibxbtyrepxrzg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I spent a year in america and like many university student i gained
> weight (15lb) during that time. One might argue that i would have
> gained weight no matter where i was (considering that i was a student).
> But there were some things I noticed about eating habits in america
> compared to china.
>
> Meat Portions
> In america the amount of meat that's been served at any given time is
> gigantic. Steak, sandwitch meat, burger meat etc is bigger in the US.
> e.g. I sincerly think that the McDonalds burger patties are bigger in
> the states.
>
> Calories based on protein and fat
> Calory consumption seemed to be based on protein and fat and not on
> carbohydrate. Carbohydrate rich food (except for high fructose) food
> seems to be limited. I'm use to eating meals that are high in
> carbohydrate and moderate to low in fat/protein, unfortunately this was
> very difficult to find in america except for the breakfast cereal. If I
> wanted to eat alot of carbohydrate i almost always had to eat alot of
> protein and fat with it.

You must not be noticing the huge half gallon jugs of soda that
anericans drink like water. Massive quantities of sugary water carbs.
The extra thick pizza crusts. the super sized meals with extra soda and
potato chips. The candy bars. The RTE cereals loaded with sugar. Mac
and Cheese. White bread by the pound. Mounds of pasta with low-fat
sauces.

Americans may eat a lot of proteins and fats but they consume huge
amounts of carbs on top of it all.

TC

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