This book was not one of my favorites although I wasted two days reading it and not accomplishing much else. Once again, Orson Scott Card frustrated me. There was a little too much language (once for me is enough to turn me off), sensuality, and political views. I'm told I need to read his Enders Game series, but I don't know if I could without getting frustrated again. The story line is kind of fun. It's a modern day Sleeping Beauty story that ends up bringing the main character into the past. He has to deal with the differences in culture and the tension from being different. It was a fun book to read, but I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone. I had Maren reading it out loud to me in the car, and had to have her stop. She didn't like it either :)
My Thoughts on HEALTH and NUTRITION
The above slide show depicts the changes over the past 20 years in the percentage of Americans who are obese. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. The slide set illustrates this trend by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity across each of the states. In 1985 most of the states had a percentage of <10%.>25%. So why the change? What has brought on this increase in our nation? Here are my thoughts.
1. TECHNOLOGY
The 80s and 90s brought computers and game consoles to the world. Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games. This has led to a nation that is much less active than before.
2. DIET FADS
The 80s is characterized by the LOW-FAT diet craze. If you ate things that were LOW-FAT you weren't supposed to "get fat." The food guide pyramid was taught. It focused on eating large amounts of grains (6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice & pasta a day). Other diet fads have been the "low calorie diet" and the "Adkins" or low-carb diets. These diet fads have changed the way people think "healthy" eating should be.
3. EASY/PROCESSED FOODS
Our nation now has a "get it quick and get it now" mentality. Fast food restaurants are abundant and very accessible. The less time it takes to make or get our food, the better.
I feel that the three of these areas combined have led to an increase in obesity in our nation. SO NOW WHAT?
My Solution
Coming Soon:)
This book was not one of my favorites although I wasted two days reading it and not accomplishing much else. Once again, Orson Scott Card frustrated me. There was a little too much language (once for me is enough to turn me off), sensuality, and political views. I'm told I need to read his Enders Game series, but I don't know if I could without getting frustrated again. The story line is kind of fun. It's a modern day Sleeping Beauty story that ends up bringing the main character into the past. He has to deal with the differences in culture and the tension from being different. It was a fun book to read, but I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone. I had Maren reading it out loud to me in the car, and had to have her stop. She didn't like it either :)
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I love that you put your book reviews on your blog. Keep them coming
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