Monday, April 20, 2009
Danger on the Road
In the latest blog from Our Texas Government, the author writes about the alternative of talking on the cell phone and driving. The author suggest we use things such as hands free device, but for those that can't afford a bluetooth, their cell phones already comes with a headset when you buy your phones. I totally agree with the author on this one because there are so many people out there that are getting killed out there because of distractions such as talking or even texting while driving. Hopefully the Texas Legislature will do something about this and make it safe for the other drivers to be out on the road.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Lawmakers Seeking to Ban Trans Fat in Restaurants
Obesity in the United States has significantly risen in the past few years. Even children are starting to be obese, if you go look at places like El Paso you'll see 200-pound fifth-grader and that's just not normal. If they keep it up then they'll be having risks for diabetes, stroke, and even heart disease, which is part of the reason why Texas lawmakers are now seeking to ban trans fat in restaurants. Trans fats, created when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, are found in shortening, margarine and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
At the moment I work at a restaurant and I eat there everyday whenever I get off and now knowing what trans fat are and what it could do to my body, I'm glad that someone is finally trying to do something about it, besides this is also a step into making us a healthier nation which is a very good thing. What's just scary is that the portion of Texas adults obesity alone could increase from 28.8% next year to 42.6% by 2040. Since we're too lazy to do something about this ourselves, obviously now the Government has to step in and try to do something and hopefully this will be the first step into going towards the right direction, which is hopefully trying to decrease the obesity rate of the United States.
Some states such as California, New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia already will or already have similar bans. Now the House Committee on Public Health will take up the proposal in a public hearing on April 14, Lois Kolkhorst, the committee chairwoman, said she's going to be "keeping an open mind" on the subject. Let's hope that this will pass and help everyone jump start to a longer, healthier life.
At the moment I work at a restaurant and I eat there everyday whenever I get off and now knowing what trans fat are and what it could do to my body, I'm glad that someone is finally trying to do something about it, besides this is also a step into making us a healthier nation which is a very good thing. What's just scary is that the portion of Texas adults obesity alone could increase from 28.8% next year to 42.6% by 2040. Since we're too lazy to do something about this ourselves, obviously now the Government has to step in and try to do something and hopefully this will be the first step into going towards the right direction, which is hopefully trying to decrease the obesity rate of the United States.
Some states such as California, New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia already will or already have similar bans. Now the House Committee on Public Health will take up the proposal in a public hearing on April 14, Lois Kolkhorst, the committee chairwoman, said she's going to be "keeping an open mind" on the subject. Let's hope that this will pass and help everyone jump start to a longer, healthier life.
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