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September 06, 2007

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.  Oil_001_2

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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