Appetizing and nutritious?
Let me ask you this, if you were preparing your own food would you choose to eat at least 3 tablespoons of oil in one serving?
I went to the canteen at work today for a social lunch and, for a change, there was meat on the menu (beef casserole) so opted for this with vegetables. Previously I may have added rice or potatoes to this but of course being on the Caveman diet didn't have this to absorb the sauce, nor did I eat the sauce, picking out the meat and vegetables. I was horrified by what was left! Having gone cold the sauce and fat had separated; I found a dish and skimmed off what I could to get a measure of it - six dessertspoons of oil, and this is just what I managed to skim off (I very much doubt this was olive oil). In fact, previously I probably would have thought this was quite a wholesome balanced choice. Problem is this is a canteen that's supposed to be providing nutritious meals to university staff and students - a captured audience. For many of the students it’s possibly their only meal, although it’s certainly not the cheapest option, so you would expect better value for money.
Moral of the tale – be suspicious of everything; you cannot know what you're inadvertently eating. Prepare your own food and don't let others decide what you're eating!
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