Monday, October 27, 2008

Microwaves make you fat

Microwave ovens started out weighing 670 pounds. Really. Read about it here.
I don't know if they were commercially sold at that time, but maybe, because that's not much more than a refrigerator weighs.

And did you know a microwave can make you fat?

The article linked above talks about the connection between widespread microwave use and the rise in obesity in the US. But I had already made that connection. When I got my juicer and started making really really good grapefruit, orange, carrot, apple, and other juices, I noticed just how less likely I was to go back for a second glass, even though it tastes so much better than juice in a carton. The main thing juice in a carton has going for it is that you can pour a second glass without thinking about it.

And think about making a yummy grilled cheese. I make souped up grilled cheeses, using grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in addition to my Velveeta cheese. But at the end of the sandwhich, at the point you're saying "boy, I could eat another one of those!" I never actually go make another one. But let me crap out and microwave a frozen Hot Pocket, if I want another one (I can't imagine why I would want another one of those, but you know how it goes), it's nothing to rip the plastic off and pop another one in the microwave.

So, yes, microwaves make you fat. But they also save you time for more exercise, so it should even out, right?
Right?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Makes sense to me. I know I always eat way more than I should - or even want - at an all you can eat buffet. I feel obligated to get my money's worth.