tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post7365657615628082941..comments2023-10-08T09:56:05.560-06:00Comments on The Straight Dope: The Curious Case of McRib & Men’s HealthSteve Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-28291021090430536192010-11-25T15:09:53.898-07:002010-11-25T15:09:53.898-07:00the picture makes me hungry so bye bye Weight Los...the picture makes me hungry so bye bye <a href="http://www.thegenuinepills.com" rel="nofollow">Weight Loss</a> program. its really nice that nowadays men are into the <a href="http://www.thegenuinepills.com" rel="nofollow">Men's Health</a> stuff.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04877978611450523253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-14349994537770254802010-11-18T23:47:45.722-07:002010-11-18T23:47:45.722-07:00Why didn't you ask before? Poly Fish for all....Why didn't you ask before? Poly Fish for all. Who's in? I've got a 20 hour layover in HK tonight and tomorrow. I wonder what special Department of Ag forms I have to fill out to declare it on entry into the US.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-87581587272947428062010-11-12T11:09:41.857-07:002010-11-12T11:09:41.857-07:00Steve
I agree with you, it's not just that it...Steve<br /><br />I agree with you, it's not just that its from McD's, which people already "know" is bad but for some reason find a reason in their own minds to make it ok to eat. But, when you have someone like Men's Health, which is respected by many has providing good advice, promoting it has a good meal is just wrong! <br /><br />Now we have McD's knowing serving low quality, bad food. We have a health magazine promoting it as ok playing with the minds of people. <br /><br />Yes, it definitely shows why we have an obesity problem in this country. We need to teach and promote good, not junk or what the politicians get paid for!Heather Bhttp://www.HeathersFitnessSpot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-88551465042918307872010-11-12T10:43:06.396-07:002010-11-12T10:43:06.396-07:00So, if I blend a mcrib with some shakeology, I sho...So, if I blend a mcrib with some shakeology, I should be good, right?Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338380387624572190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-3546078354085798702010-11-12T10:30:41.479-07:002010-11-12T10:30:41.479-07:00Here;s how they sell it... I was away on business ...Here;s how they sell it... I was away on business travel and did not have the time to find a parking space and stand in the long lines at "Subway". The only alternative was Micky D. <br /><br />So I sit there at the drive through barely familiar with the menu and see a fruit/walnut salad. So I ask for the salad. <br /><br />The woman kept asking "what is a salad?" and kept pushing McRib. <br /><br />Stressed out and running late, I tell her to give me the damned sandwich which shocks her. I get to the coference. Two bites out of this disgusting thing and I lost my appetite for the rest of the day.. <br /><br />How could I EVER eaten that stuff as a kid in the 70's. My friends and I would go 2-3 times a week for McRibs. How the hell did I stay so thin back then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-1515350286903765282010-11-12T10:10:55.020-07:002010-11-12T10:10:55.020-07:00"Independent studies all show that organicall..."Independent studies all show that organically raised animals have a higher nutrient ratio than those that are mass produced"<br /><br />This is a great article, but that statement is false. C'mon guys, you don't need to use this kind of "evidence" when you're shooting fish in a barrel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-84613291339912505982010-11-12T09:48:46.061-07:002010-11-12T09:48:46.061-07:00The last time I went to McDonalds was about 2 year...The last time I went to McDonalds was about 2 years ago and the food has absolutely no flavor. It didnt taste good or bad because it didnt have any taste. I threw 2/3 of it away and have never gone back. I'm not interested in wasting my $ on flavor-free food that's bad for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-45555410395879396672010-11-12T09:34:42.155-07:002010-11-12T09:34:42.155-07:00I've never considered myself to be a tree-hugg...I've never considered myself to be a tree-hugging, granola-eating, "natural foods" hippie ... but there came a time about a year ago when I realized that I was feeding my dogs better than I was feeding myself! The more I looked into food labels and ingredients, the more I started getting disgusted with processed, convenience and fast foods for all the garbage that's in it. The main thing that had me on alert was sugars! We all know that carbohydrates basically break down to sugars - but how much of the carbohydrate on the label is just straight sugar? <br /><br />The average person (we're talking non-marathon runners and such) should be consuming right around 45g of sugars a day. That's what our bodies typically require for "instant energy" during the active parts of our day. If we're not active enough to use the sugars we've consumed during the day, the remainder gets stored as fat. In addition to this - the less active we are, the less sugars our bodies require, and the MORE desensitized our muscles get to using these sugars. This leads to a condition becoming more and more widely recognized here in the U.S. as Metobolic Syndrome - one of the major pre-cursors to Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, cardiopulmonary disease, and high blood pressure.<br /><br />I could go on and on, but knowing just this alone, and making a concerted effort to try and eat less sugars, more fiber, carbohydrates that come from whole grains rather than processed foods - and just making sure I stay active (mind you, definitely NOT running marathons!) ... I dropped about 25 lbs within 3 months. There was no pain and suffering involved except for taking more time to look at labels, make educated decisions and get used to some foods that were previously too "naturey" for me. <br /><br />Now my dogs eat even BETTER because they get my leftovers, too! LOL<br /><br />- HeatherHeatherhttp://www.facebook.com/BelaLu#!/pages/San-Luis-Obispo-CA/The-Pixel-Girl/161946038524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-35898714112166408752010-11-12T09:33:00.307-07:002010-11-12T09:33:00.307-07:00While I certainly don't mean to assert that th...While I certainly don't mean to assert that the McMeal is "healthy" by any stretch of the imagination, I do take issue with statements such as:<br /><br />"The bottom line is that the McRib is 500 calories, with 22 grams (88 calories) of protein. The remaining 420 calories are void of anything helpful for your body."<br /><br />These sort of blanket statements are easily misinterpreted by the layman which can then lead to neglecting other vital macro/micronutrients. <br /><br />Last time I checked, some degree of dietary fat is a necessity to maintain endocrine system balance (between 0.3g-0.5g per lb of mass has repeatedly been shown to be necessary to maintain thyroid function and normal levels of hormone production) and overall brain functioning (myelination of neurons). <br /><br />Furthermore, while the body can produce necessary glucose for physical activity and brain function, carbohydrates provide the remaining portion of the equation. (In terms of brain function, most people require somewhere in the range of 100g/day of glucose to maintain normal levels of neurotransmitters, etc. Of that 100mg, generally only 80g can be produced by glucogenesis, with the balance usually coming from dietary intake, unless the individual has shifted into a ketogenic state for a significantly longer period of time and the body has adapted.)<br /><br />Again, I certainly don't mean to posit that we should all go out and have 4 McRibs for lunch, just be mindful of making carte-blanche edicts without taking science into consideration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-85252005031218609242010-11-12T09:26:55.226-07:002010-11-12T09:26:55.226-07:00These things make my skin crawl lol.These things make my skin crawl lol.Sarah @ BodyAfterBaby4.comhttp://www.BodyAfterBaby4.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-85044379707687712582010-11-12T09:15:11.333-07:002010-11-12T09:15:11.333-07:00Fast food is junk period. Nothing like making your...Fast food is junk period. Nothing like making your own stuff from fresh ingredients, raw veggies MMM! Years ago I would order 3 of these things not knowing how much I was actually eating. If it needs that much sodium folks, you probably shouldn't eat it. SWIM! Put down the 4 big macs, get up off of that couch, get your fat arses in the pool and SWIM BABY!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-43583795201288228212010-11-12T09:14:37.549-07:002010-11-12T09:14:37.549-07:00Now I really feel bad...I had one bad day of eatin...Now I really feel bad...I had one bad day of eating, while traveling on business. At one sitting, going thru a Drive through, I had a Regular HI-C Orange, 2 McRibs and a 20 Piece McNuggets.<br /><br />I was hungry and stressed thus jumped to the feel good food. <br /><br />My stress is still here, but a few days later, I'm back on the workout and healthy eating bandwagon. I told myself that falling off for one or two days is not good, but that I can make a choice to either let that become a habit or resume the choice to getting and staying fit.<br /><br />All and all, I decided to not beat myself up over a few bad days, and simply celebrate the success of this past year. This morning, I went on a 45 minute run in a light rain and I feel AWESOME. Now it's time for an egg-white omelet, some water, some vitamins and some morning work...followed by a lunch of Shakeology, then work, then a light snack, then work, then another workout (probably a Turbo Fire Routine with my wife) followed by a salad and a relaxing Friday night.<br /><br />I think the key is to accept my own grace on setback by not allowing that negative thinking to take over the positives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-48788673323801025992010-11-12T08:47:45.671-07:002010-11-12T08:47:45.671-07:00If u like the taste of a McRib try a Morningstar F...If u like the taste of a McRib try a Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ riblet. Tastes identical and way more protien. Vegan too for you Tony.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492572969978545293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-5341218141730614032010-11-12T08:45:39.598-07:002010-11-12T08:45:39.598-07:00If u like the taste of a McRib try a Morningstar F...If u like the taste of a McRib try a Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ Vegan Riblet on a whole wheat bun. Blind taste test, they are identical.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492572969978545293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-54371692742268438602010-11-12T08:32:29.799-07:002010-11-12T08:32:29.799-07:00Oh wow! Go ahead and have one. Apparently Men'...Oh wow! Go ahead and have one. Apparently Men's Health is now owned by the fast food industry. Can't wait to see their article on the "Taco Bell Diet".Clint Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297561494143921017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-3476143152879440692010-11-12T08:14:50.460-07:002010-11-12T08:14:50.460-07:00I remember when these first came out and there was...I remember when these first came out and there was that urban legend about the McMouse. If you haven't heard of this, it's that some lady started eating a McRib and halfway through it discovered that there was a mouse inside the bun. <br /><br /><br />Little did she know that what she was eating was probably healthier.TheKozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09181478282444577515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-68915589563594437552010-11-12T08:04:04.901-07:002010-11-12T08:04:04.901-07:00I hate the mcrib but the only reason joy behar is ...I hate the mcrib but the only reason joy behar is speaking out against its consumption is she is outraged at the slaughter of her kind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-20463087474947257952010-11-12T03:27:16.251-07:002010-11-12T03:27:16.251-07:00Bravo! The McRib is nasty. Have no idea why it&#...Bravo! The McRib is nasty. Have no idea why it's so crazy popular. Oh, and it bugs the hell out of me that most people will buy two of them at once (with soda and fries) just 'cause they get the second one for a dollar. Really? You're really gonna eat two of those things in one sitting? Blech?<br /><br />By the way, have you seen the Simpsons episode about the "Ribwich"? Hilarious.screwdestinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777895976599010393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-50156353127527326822010-11-11T22:16:15.113-07:002010-11-11T22:16:15.113-07:00I don't know why we haven't asked him befo...I don't know why we haven't asked him before.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-396655369183986932010-11-11T22:16:14.156-07:002010-11-11T22:16:14.156-07:00I don't know why we haven't asked him befo...I don't know why we haven't asked him before.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-17466349708401872232010-11-11T21:58:13.177-07:002010-11-11T21:58:13.177-07:00Awesome. Where can I find some Poly Fish? Maybe Jo...Awesome. Where can I find some Poly Fish? Maybe Josh can bring some back from Hong Kong. Should we have him grab 50 for you? I think your birthday is coming up soon...Reedsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235713513617918694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-60190003716637812012010-11-11T20:30:39.374-07:002010-11-11T20:30:39.374-07:00Excuse me, Chinese:
Item Name: Prepared Poly Fish...Excuse me, Chinese:<br /><br />Item Name: Prepared Poly Fish <br />Country of Origin: China <br />Fish Based: Hell yes! <br />Inscrutability Quotient: Quite suspicious <br />Looks Like: Sesame fish cracker <br />Tastes Like: Satan's wrath <br />Fear Factor: This terrorized our minds. <br />Research Comments: Gaze not into the abyss, lest the abyss gaze into thee. Nothing could prepare you for prepared poly fish. Stay away.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-33266516198376044982010-11-11T20:22:23.077-07:002010-11-11T20:22:23.077-07:00I never said it was the worst. I said it was curio...I never said it was the worst. I said it was curious that it was popular. I think Marcaroni Grill has one food item that has over 3,000 calories and nearly 10,000mg of sodium.<br /><br />Still, its nutrient content for 500 calories is horrific, not to mention those cals (less than a quarter of your daily cals for most moderately-active folks) have more than half the recommended sodium allowance for active people. <br /><br />Still not the worst statistically, but bad. And then you must consider the whole weirdness factor, that's right up there with Twinkies, Snowballs, and a Japanese snack item called Polyfish. Ah, beware the Poly fish!Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-90844621647522138512010-11-11T20:15:03.167-07:002010-11-11T20:15:03.167-07:00I love twinkies. When I turned 36 I ate 36 of them...I love twinkies. When I turned 36 I ate 36 of them.<br /><br />And I'll say it again: The McRib doesn't even make the list of the worst Fast Food items because it has only 500 calories. There are items with over double those calories and not much more that's good for you. Yea, the McRib is shit, but there is worse shit out there.Reedsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235713513617918694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-978427270640132092010-11-11T20:12:49.869-07:002010-11-11T20:12:49.869-07:00Anne, do you mean ribs or McRibs? This site is pre...Anne, do you mean ribs or McRibs? This site is pretty gross, but get down to the nitty gritty of the McRib.<br /><br />http://www.foodfacts.info/mcrib/Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.com