So many different weight loss sites, programs, blogs, etc., dish about diet foods. “Ooooo – look! Low Fat Fat!” They gossip about which light ice cream tastes like the real thing, or about the myriads of substitutes for everything from pasta (spaghetti squash), to mayo (cottage cheese or low fat mayo), to soda (zero, diet, etc).

I have two different opinions on the subject.

1. Essentially, they should be seen like nicotine patches or “meatless” versions of meat foods. These foods are meant to get the smoker or new vegetarian to slowly give up their prior addiction. But, seriously, they shouldn’t be treated as “I will live on these, pretending I’m just fine and happy with my new full-of-fake-crap self”.

2. They are a danger not unlike their fattier, carb-ier predecessors. Why? Because people think if it’s liet, less calorie, low fat, or fat free, they can chug-a-lug-scarf-and-slurp their way to being thin & healthy by OD’ing on them.

You want low fat? Try fruit & veggies. Ick, I know.