More of what we don't need

I came across this article earlier today, which has a lot to do with America's problem with nutritionism and healthy eating behaviors. According to the 'Cookie Diet', you simply consume 6 pre-packaged, delivered-to-your-door cookies (complete with mystery ingredients beknownst only to the doctor who makes them) every day! Add in one "regular" meal, and you're on your way to weight loss paradise! !

This to me is the epitome of eating behavior dysfunction in America. We're so consumed (no pun intended) with losing weight (but without any actual Effort) that the event of selecting, preparing and eating whole FOODS as our ancestors have done becomes an automated process that doesn't detract time from our so-called lives. Just press the 'Order' button and voilà! (near)Instant success!

Honestly, you'd be much better off investing your time walking/bike riding to the grocery store, picking produce and cooking something that you're actually excited to eat! Really, this can be more fun than downloading new Apps on your iPhone. I swear.

You'll have to hand it to the Doctor who's got these half-baked ideas, though. From a cognitive standpoint, these guys are tapping into the way we approach 'dieting' and healthy lifestyles, telling us that "Hey, cookies AREN'T taboo anymore! That's right, you CAN eat cookies! You'll be thin, we promise!" when in reality, we should just exert a little self-control and not beat ourselves up if we eat a few cookies every now and then along with a well-balanced diet. A little conscientiousness in our eating habits goes a long way to promoting good health.

Check out Dr. Siegal's "Cookie Diet" website and draw your own conclusions...Sure, cookies are good, but would you REALLY want to eat one with unidentified 'secret' ingredients?