Often we eat things, despite our better judgment, because they are easy, available and taste good. These reasons are acceptable to a point, but sometimes, depending on what those choices are, we really are better off eating nothing.
My dad was recently in New York and sent along this photo of a pair of vending machines found in the JKF airport. I used to have a rule that I wouldn’t eat from a ‘restaurant’ that could drive away (such as a chip truck). I suppose I now have to add that I also would never eat from a ‘restaurant’ that two guys could pick up and carry away.
On the front of this vending machine it says ‘Hot Nosh, Hot Dogs. Grilled Fast and Fresh. Any Time. Anywhere.’
This is a prime example of when we are better off eating nothing. When a food causes more harm to our insides than good, when it has more chemicals than actual food, when not a single ingredient can be pronounced, and often when it comes in tubes, spray cans or requires directions on how to eat it- we know we are in for no good.
And so here begins my ongoing tally of the “Better Off Eating Nothing” List. Updates will be made periodically. Please feel free to send me contributions- written submissions and photos are welcome and will be credited.
Part 1 of the ‘Better Off Eating Nothing’ List
- Jello / Chips Ahoy Pudding Snack
- Schneiders ‘Hot Rods’ Sausages
- Fritos Chili Cheese Corn Chips
- Hershey Cookies and Cream MilkShake
- Hot Pockets Frozen Cheeseburger
- Vienna Sausage (in a can)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp Cereal
- Hot And Spicy Fried Pork Skins
- Pepperidge Farm Cheddar: Colors Goldfish Crackers
- Quick Sharp Cheddar Cheese Aerosol Can
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Ha! I love it. I’m also a fan of avoiding restaurants that “specialize” in totally unrelated cuisine (and not for trendy fusions purposes)- like Chinese buffets that double as donut shops. We have a good number of those in California.