Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Just the special feature on the McFries is worth the effort of getting and watching it. I saw that segment on tv and it was shocking! I don't eat fast food, but I know many people do. I still plan to rent to movie, though. Thanks! Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Movie review SuperSize Me! In “SuperSize Me”, film maker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide, and by subjecting himself to a “McDonalds Only” diet for thirty days straight. This film won the Sundance Award and is as entertaining as it is horrifying since it dives into corporate responsibility, nutritional education, school lunch programs and how we as a nation are eating ourselves to death. The DVD offers special features including an interview with Eric Schlosser, the author of “Fast Food Nation”, and a very special experiment having to do with the preservation and longevity of fast foods that would gross out the most dedicated fast food fan. Investigation brought to light that over 60% of all American adults are over weight. That’s one hundred million US citizens (100,000,000). Since 1980, the number of obese people has doubled. Every single day, 1 out of 4 Americans visits a fast food restaurant. McDonalds feeds 46 million people worldwide every single day with over 30,000 hamburger joints in over 100 countries on 6 continents. There are even hospitals that have McDonalds outlets in them. 17 million citizens now have diabetes which is double to what it was 4 years ago. In the USA, McDonalds accounts for 43% of the total fast food market and spends over 1.4 Billion dollars every year on direct radio, TV, and printed advertising. A major portion of that marketing is aimed at our children with Ronald McDonald, the playgrounds, the slick “gotta have ‘em” toys, and cartoons. Mr. Spurlock enlisted the help of 3 doctors; a Cardiologist (heart specialist), a Gastroenterologist (a stomach and digestion specialist), and a General Practitioner to help him scientifically monitor his experiment. He also had a registered Dietician / Nutritionist and an Exercise Physiologist assist in the recording of his vital signs. When he started his 30 day Mac Attack fest, his cholesterol was 168 and he weighed in at 185½ pounds. At the end of his 30 day McBinge, he had gained 24½ lbs and his cholesterol was 230. His body fat went from 11% to 18% and when he came off of his McDiet, he had the serious withdrawal symptoms of massive cravings and severe headaches. Conclusion: On an all natural diet, it took him 14 months to lose the 24½ Mcpounds he had gained during this 30 day test. And all three of his doctors were concerned that he might have done some permanent damage to his body. And who should see this movie? Answer: Everyone living in McAmerica! Without any doubt, I recommend that you rent or buy the DVD and watch it with your kids. Just the special feature on the McFries is worth the effort of getting and watching it. Yours in Health and Love, Doc Shillington Supersize Me Organic Solutions: 411 Cleveland St. Unit – 188, Clearwater, FL 33755 Phone: 727-447-5282 e-mail: Doc 2004 by Ian Shillington N.D. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 yeah I like to see it as well n sometimes eat salads from take out places. Judy - MorningGlory113 herbal remedies Tuesday, November 02, 2004 1:30 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - Movie Review - SuperSize Me Just the special feature on the McFries is worth the effort of getting and watching it. I saw that segment on tv and it was shocking! I don't eat fast food, but I know many people do. I still plan to rent to movie, though. Thanks!GloriaFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Dear Doc and list, My husband and I recently rented this film (on DVD) - that is, a few weeks ago - and were abashed that this young gentleman put his healthy body through such an horrific ordeal. We were also, of course, saddened (though not surprised) to learn about what had happened to his body in a mere month's time...though we were also happy to learn that by resuming his formerly good food habits was able to eventually regain his health (though this took a bit longer.) (SuperSize Me is an excellent documentary, in our opinion.) Regards, Holly " Dr. Ian Shillington " <DocShillington wrote: Movie review SuperSize Me! In " SuperSize Me " , film maker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide, and by subjecting himself to a " McDonalds Only " diet for thirty days straight. This film won the Sundance Award and is as entertaining as it is horrifying since it dives into corporate responsibility, nutritional education, school lunch programs and how we as a nation are eating ourselves to death. Snipped for space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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