Tax chocolate ?

March 13th, 2009 Posted in DIARY, The Other Side Of Me

Today’s newspaper tells me that the suggestion has been made at a Medical Conference to tax chocolate to halt obesity epidemic.  Did you ever hear such nonsense?  What else that causes obesity would they tax?  Parents for not leading by example or supervising their children’s eating habits? The list could be never ending. Food, as it was meant to be,  is one of the joys of this life while providing the necessary ingredients to susstain it. And food will do us a lot more good if we enjoy it; if we do it will give us a mental lift as well, which must be good for us, especially if we enjoy it with family or friends.  I am not advocating over indulgence. Be sensible. Killjoys would have recipes put out by TV cooks and writers modified, regarding the fat content. Don’t they realise that would spoil the final product and the joy of eating it. Let’s get everything in proportion and stop being silly about our eating habits. Enjoy but let moderation into the equation.

  1. 3 Responses to “Tax chocolate ?”

  2. By Shirley Wells on Mar 13, 2009

    Sheer madness, isn’t it? I dread to think what idiotic scheme they’ll dream up next…

  3. By Judith Gilbert on Mar 13, 2009

    Chocolate is a survival food and good for you. Everyone has choices.

  4. By Bill on Mar 13, 2009

    I couldn’t survive without my chocolate.
    Mars Bars !!!!! Frys Cream !!!! Crunchie !!!! 80% Dark !!!!!!!!! I’m making my mouth water just writing those words - I’ll have to go and get some, but which shall it be?
    Oh, by the way — I’m not obese! Chocolate gives me energy to exercise and keep my brain active.

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