Barry Schwartz: The paradox of choice

Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central tenet of western societies: freedom of choice. In Schwartz's estimation, choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied. This dude is right on the money!

Happiness is Simple..

How many sugar packets are in that biggie size soda?

Hey, it's Marco! Would you believe a staggering 26 packets in just one large soda!
The fact is that a diet filled with refined sugars and high-glycemic simple carbs causes the inflammation that’s at the center of our centuries biggest health threat…the triple epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. And you wonder why your significant other "gots" dat big ole bootay!
Added sugars have no nutritional value other than providing calories. Research shows that high added sugar intake is inversely associated with reduced intake of several vitamins, minerals and fiber. In other words, people eat sugary foods and drinks instead of nutrition-dense foods. Other research shows that because calories in liquid form are less satiating than in solid food, they increase the total amount of calories people consume each day. But worse, consumption of added sugars is linked to weight gain, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. We’ve simply got to start making better choices for ourselves…and our kids…because lives may literally depend on it. Oh, and get this, the average person in America takes in about 150 pounds of sugar each year! Sweet! Add the fact that our water is contaminated with fluoride and you'll see why my Dentist drives a nicer car than I do!

SAVE YO SELF! And some money! Eat at home!

At least you'll know what's in the food! Hey Howdy Hey, it's Marco! Wow! From what I can tell, one out of five breakfast are eaten at good ole Mickey D's! And more meals are eaten in the mini van than in the kitchen! Yes, I'm guilly too! I've spilled more beer, er...ketchup in my Jeep than my son's entire first grade class has eaten in their lifetime! Nothin' like eating on the run! (in your best old person voice say the following) Why, when I was your age, we useta eat at this thang called the "dinner table!" Read this article! And save your family!
 http://everydaytipsandthoughts.com/finance/why-i-prefer-to-cook-instead-of-eating-out-and-its-not-just-about-money/