This morning on my way to work, I heard a commercial on the radio for Michelob "Ultra", a new, lowcarb beer from Anheiser Busch...

It struck me as odd, since most of the world (other than us) pay little attention to carbs. Now, suddenly carbs in beer is a enough of a concern that a manufacturer is hanging its hat on the lowcarb bandwagon. They claim the beer has only 2.9 gms of carbs per 12oz bottle.

Also watched a segment on CNN last night that addressed the American obesity problem (more than 50% of Americans are overweight) as it relates to the Southwest Airlines news etc. In all the discussions, not one mention of carbs or the screwed up food pyramid. Focused instead on whether food manufacturers and fast food chains should be held legally responsible for our health as tobacco pushers now are.

I'm so glad that I know about carbs and sugars and can be comfortable in the knowledge that I have educated myself in lifetime healthy eating habbits...

Oh, BTW, they also addresses Super Sizing at McDonald's. Apparently it really only saves you about $.08 but adds 1,000 additional cals and a huge amount of carbs. Gee, there's a surprise...I wish I could lose a pound for everytime I've uttered Super Size it in my lifetime...

Donald

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