Wednesday, January 11, 2006



What is really healthy? What is good for your health? You think if a company lists something as being healthy it would be true. Especially raisins.

Well, here is an observation that I found kind of interesting. Take a 1.5 oz box of Sun-Maid Raisins (see photo). On the side it says "The Fast Fruit Snack". It also says "Eat 5 to 9 a day for better health." Now check the other side and observe the Calories listed on the nutrition facts. It says 130 calories. I know they are referring to 5 to 9 servings of fruits a day but it is really misleading and by the size of the container I would have a hard time believeing a person would not think it is one serving of fruit.

5 boxes is 650 calories.
9 boxes is 1170 calories.

5 boxes is about 1/3 of a normal adult calorie consumption. 9 boxes is over 1/2 the normal adult calorie consumption.

Raisins may have health benefits but I am sure they will be offset by being a fat ass because you just added 650 to 1170 calories to you daily diet.

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