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Saturday, April 4, 2015

D is for "Did you know that...."


Did you know that….

…the FDA allows an average of 30 or more insect fragments, AND one or more rodent hairs per 100 grams of peanut butter?
                                                     
…eating healthy food is about $1.50 more than eating diet foods?

…in China and certain parts of India, eating mice are considered a delicacy?

…A 16 cup of buttered movie theater popcorn has more grams of fat in it than a bacon and egg breakfast, a Big Mac with fries, and a full steak dinner all combined? (Some modifications have been made since this report was released.)

…Americans spend almost half of their food budget for eating out; this means that out of $6,000, $2,700 is spent on eating out.  Wow.

…America’s favorite snack food (eaten while watching TV.) is potato chips, which are devoured at a rate of 1.2 billion pounds a year?

bed bugs
so cute


Now, get out and buy some carrot sticks and celery!!
bed bugs
Remember the movie...Them?
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48 comments:

  1. Pat HattApril 4, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Soooooooooooo glad I eat none of that. So no rat hairs, rat, bug poop or cow crap(as that is mixed in with hamburgers) for me.

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  2. AnonymousApril 4, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Even when we purchase and eat supposedly 'healthy' foods we have no idea what is really on or in it. Gives you the shivers if you spend too much time thinking about it.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      Yes, exactly. Lately I have been reading the contents in foods of the shelf. Wow. I am looking for MSG and related extracts, but there is so much more in those foods.

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  3. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeApril 4, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Better not to know this stuff. Other than the calories in buttered (?) popcorn in the movies is the cost. It is now $8.50 for a medium sized bag which probably includes some mouse hairs and droppings.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      The cost is outrageous. Unless we have a coupon for "Free small popcorn" we have stopped buying.

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  4. Joanne NoragonApril 4, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    My first try of Hamburger Helper put me off processed foods, and that was back in the seventies.

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughApril 4, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    We don't eat out that often, although I have co-workers who eat out every lunch.
    Bummer, I like peanut butter...
    And yes, we eat healthy in our house, and the healthy and organic stuff costs way more. Not fair.
    Thank you for the Easter card! I've actually been to Salisbury Cathedral before. Have a Blessed Easter, Susan.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      And, to you as well. Rejoice, for Christ is risen!

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  6. IngerApril 4, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    What a great subject and so many interesting facts. The only thing I do at McDonalds is use the restroom and then buy a cup of McLatte to keep me awake for my trip home from Los Angeles.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      McDonalds does have good coffee--senior coffee is 75 cents!

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  7. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    I am always amazed and horrified by what is considered no health risk, Susan.

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    3. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      It is absolutely stunning what is allowed to be put in foods!

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  8. Elephant's ChildApril 4, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Particularly frightening if you subscribe to the 'we are what we eat' theory.

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  9. Anabel MarshApril 4, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Ugh! I'm sure it's the same here in the UK. Btw, love the black cat on your sidebar.
    Anabel's Travel Blog

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 8:30 PM

      That would be my son's cat, Scuba. He took Scuba to grad school. Big tom--died at age 15

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  10. SpacerGuyApril 4, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    The peanut butter is a scary one. Water mixed with linseed is excellent for suppressing hunger, healthy and inexpensive too. Happy Easter Susan.

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  11. Empty Nest InsiderApril 4, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    So that's why peanut butter has so much protein in it. UGH! Well, say what you will, but I can't give up popcorn. I was a candy girl in a movie theater in high school, and I'm still addicted to it.

    Julie

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 8:32 PM

      Popcorn has my name on it. Sadly, theaters heavily salt the popcorn, causes problems. A candy girl in a Theater!

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  12. JoanneApril 4, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    we always joked that the best place to get a really tasty Philly soft pretzel was at the busiest intersection - oh the exhaust fumes and filth - forget a health code. But yum.
    And yes, eating healthy is pricey - but delicious

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 8:33 PM

      All the car exhaust, etc., made it better? wow.

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  13. bettyApril 4, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    I did not know any of this info. That was interesting about the movie popcorn. No wonder why it does taste good!

    betty

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 8:34 PM

      Butter is the secret, according to Julia Child.

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  14. mail4roseyApril 4, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    My husband likes to eat out once or twice a week. I could skip it most times. :) I did know about the FDA thing... I have to deliberately not think of such things when I'm eating. ;)

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  15. Geo.April 4, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Rat hair? Well, ok. If it can be made to taste like bacon, I'll eat it. Maybe there's some holistic justification for eating things that are metabolic irritants --sorry, I don't understand what I just wrote. I will caution all to choose their restaurants wisely.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      No holistic justification, sorry, to east roasted mice, etc.

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  16. EcoCatLadyApril 4, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    OK... I never liked peanut butter to begin with... seriously, EEEEEEWWWWW!

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    1. Susan KaneApril 4, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      It has been a staple at our house all our life. Cheap protein, I guess.

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  17. RiverApril 4, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    I'm glad now that I only ate half my movie popcorn today, like I always do. The smallest container they sell is too much for me and usually I dump the rest in a bin on my way out, but today I brought it home and I'll take it tomorrow in a ziplock bag when I go to see another movie.
    Most of the time I don't bother buying any, I can easily get through a movie without munching on anything.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 5, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      We also went to the movie and had a free small popcorn. Usually half also heads to the trash, but hubby finished it off.

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  18. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    We actually eat out a lot, so I'm adding to that statistic. The kitchen is not my favorite place to spend time ;)

    You can find me here:
    ClarabelleRant

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    1. Susan KaneApril 5, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      I used to enjoy cooking, but something happened about a decade ago, and I lost inspiration.

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  19. Liz A.April 4, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Is it bad that I read "Did you know that...?" and heard Bill Nye the Science Guy's voice? (I've seen way too many of those shows.)

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  20. MsDarkstarApril 5, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    I've not been to a movie in a theater in over six years. Guess I am behind in my popcorn-eating!

    Once upon a time, the Wasband cooked most of the time. He didn't really know how to cook but could follow package directions. If I never eat Hamburger Helper again, it's fine with me!

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    1. Susan KaneApril 5, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      It used to be a staple, but I read the huge list of ingredients, none of them good.

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  21. djinniaApril 5, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Those were astonishing facts. I knew there were bug bits in my bread and such but not the mouse bits. Hmm . . .

    I swear those chips are addictive. They just stare at you and say eat me. No will power.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 5, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      One should always by quality chips. Life is too short to eat cheap chips.

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  22. Holy Ghost WriterApril 5, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Glad I don't eat out often

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    1. Susan KaneApril 5, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      A good idea, even if the Order is in charge.

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  23. ManzanitaApril 5, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    I like your stats, baby. I'm glad I gave up theater movie pop corn. I'm in a minority of eaters-out. I rarely, rarely, rarely ever eat out. See ya on E day.

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