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I just read : chocolate cover with bacon : yukkkkkkkkkkkk !!!
It must be pretty difficult to actually show the nutrional facts outside small restaurants but for chains like Pizza Hut, or other restaurants where the food is always the same, it should be easy no ?
If only they want to .

You’re right, there’is so much more weird food in Canada, tempting yummy yucky unhealthy food, easy take away, that’s eay to put on weight and forget about simple cooking.

@DianeCA — You seem to be a great cook, from what I’ve seen on Renny’s blog! Buying lunch isn’t really a problem (or at least it doesn’t have to be) as long as your diet is balanced, and it looks like you are all good on that side!

@khengsiong — Portions in the U.S are even bigger than in Canada — I notice it every time we cross the border. And it certainly is part of the problem.

@Soleil — You are right, I can’t believe how many people even at work live on these lean cuisine microwave meals — and it looks so gross to me, not to mention they are expensive! I guess I’m still French, I always have the reflexe to cook something rather than take out.

@Linguist-in-Waiting — Yes, I think you mentioned the two main reasons.

@Jorge — Very interesting! Yes, you are right come to think of it, food does seem to be emotional for a lot of people. It probably explain why people eat all the time — at the movie, in the car, while shopping… this was so weird to me at first. You are right as well about the dessert — it’s extremely rare I order dessert in a restaurant because I’m invariably stuffed, and I always wonder who has room for these huge piece of cakes. Don,t get me wrong, I love cakes, just not after a huge meal!

@Ghosty Kips — I stopped eating McDonalds many years ago, when I realized burgers could actually be a tasty thing — beef patties in fast food are just gross though.

@shionge — Oh yeah, going to an American Walmart for the first time is always an experience…!

@Jennie — I grew up in France so I don’t notice this, but food is definitely less salty, it may be why it tastes bland to you. Les ethnic food as well. And chocolate-covered bacon? That is just… gross.

@London Caller — Phew. Glad I don,t eat Kit Kat

I love the abundance of choices and variety of food in North America, even if it can be extremely unhealthy. But I just don’t eat that stuff! I like that the choice exists, but I don’t overdo it or abuse it, unlike a lot of other Americans who have no self-control.

It may be easier to eat healthier in Europe, but I find the food here lacking flavor and variety and imagination. I get so bored with the same stuff over and over again.