Mediterranean Diet is Dying!

Interesting article from the NY Times about changes in the Mediterranean diet and changing eating habits in parts of Europe - particularly Greece James! I seem to recall another article about Japan's changing body types due to a change in diet to a more convenience high fat diet common to none other than the US of A. Exporting fatness one culture at a time!

Best Idea in a While

The Embarcadero will be closed from Bayview all the way to the Ferry Building this Sunday and a few more for the rest of the year. This is a spanktacular idea. We live in a country where driving and cars come first. It contributes to pollution, obesity, and a lack of social interaction, etc. Just look at any Farmers Market and how it contributes to vibrant communities that are in touch with their farmers and their neighbors. It really nourishes the soul. It strikes me when I'm in other countries how much more pedi-friendly other countries are (see picture of Munich's promenade that I distinctly remember). When I'm here and I do see it, i.e. street fairs, Belden Place, parts of Chinatown, etc., I get that much more in touch with my community. It makes me happy. Bravo SF! Only here would something like this happen. Imagine if they told LA drivers they couldn't drive part of LA - their eyes would pop out of their over sized glasses.

Obesity Map - Interesting Stuff

What is scary is that even in the "lean states" the obesity rates are 20%+ - that's ONE in FIVE people!