"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
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> Andy wrote:
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>> Just learned how to make clarified butter. Whoa!
>
> That's compatible with the Atkins diet. Just don't eat it
> with any carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.
>

When I read the original post's title, the first thing I wondered was how
many people in rfc have seen the movie "Super-size Me" and specifically what
members in this group think about the obesity epidemic in America, or if
they even believe there is one. When I first decided to take a culinary
career path I was concerned whether it would directly effect my waistline.
LOL But, one really DOESN'T have to eat everything they are served, even
when paying for it. Still, I must say, I do have about 15 extra pounds now
that never seem to go away. But... the one item that really hit me about
obesity related deaths is that though cigarette related illnesses kill more
people than any other preventable disease, obesity generally shortens life
much more, typically by 17-20 years.