From "PC" to "DC"

For years we have been trying to be politically correct (PC). Trying to use the right / current / proper 'label' for different groups.

Today we're scrambling to be dietically correct (DC). We're filled with angst trying to figure out which diet trend to subscribe to...

Is it Atkins? Low-Carb? South Beach? Low-Fat? Low Cal? Or should I talk to the gal with the bumper sticker...
[ I lost 40 pounds in a week, ask me how! ] Which is it?

It’s interesting to see quick service restaurants (QSR) scramble for a dietetically correct version of their offerings.

Blimpie - is introducing the BCC, the Blimpie Carb Counter and an assortment of low-carb menu combos

Burger King - is offering low-carb burgers in a bowl instead of a bun.

Chili's- (while not a QSR) is offering a choice of low-fat or low-carb items.

Hardee's - started offering a burger wrapped in lettuce in mid-December.

McDonald's - has brought back a little known program they had over 11 years ago called "What's On Your Plate" targeting school aged kids featuring a cartoon character Willie Munchright.

Subway - has been using nutrition and 'leaner' as a competitive advantage for years. They have introduced two wrap sandwiches that are endorsed by Atkins Nutritionals.

Taco Bell - has new "Fresco Style" menu items where the cheese and sauce is replaced by salsa - this saves you a few grams of fat and 20 to 30 or so calories.

Wendy’s - has been promoting their Chili, Side Salad and Baked Potato combo meal as being under 5 grams (fat) under 4 bucks. It’s an old school approach to losing weight these days as everyone else is going the low-carb route - which doesn’t allow baked potatoes. The ads even feature fuddy-duddy regular people dressed in vintage 70s sweats doing old school exercises (like an African-American struggling on an garage-sale worthy stationary bike and a slightly plump suburban woman in sweats going out for a run… a run to Wendy’s for the 5 grams under 4 bucks deal.

Ah, but there is hope... According the a recent Toronto Star article, there is a group of Amish in Ontario that despite eating fats, sugars and calories has very low obesity levels...

Proving that, while making fun of the Amish is not PC, having fun WITH them may help you be DC.