I think it’s ridiculous to compare Oreo's to drugs. They’re nothing more than a sugary treat. People say they’re addicting because they lack the wheel power to put them down. I know this because I use to eat nothing but junk food and sweets. Now you would be lucky to ever see me eat anything sweet. I prefer being fit over stuffing my face with sweets. They might have did test on rats but that’s far from humans. The last time I checked we don’t have four legs and a tail. It makes sense that they would go for the center of the Oreo because it’s much easier for the rat to consume than the hard cookie. The reason I so highly doubt they’re just as addictive as cocaine is because they’re saying it’s easier to stop cocaine then Oreo’s. If that’s true how did I one day just say I’m going to live healthy and stop eating sweets altogether. That’s the problem with so many Americans now they think they’re addicted to junk food but really they just have a problem. Overall what I’m saying is it’s no ones choice but yours whether or not you want to live a healthy life and put down the junk food or live an unhealthy life and continue to kill yourself with junk food. You’re not addicted people that eat junk food are just as capable to give it up as someone that lives a healthy life.
I see what you are saying with the choice of eating Oreo's, but isn't there a choice in doing drugs also? If you look at an addict of weed and of Oreo's, there first time trying the thing is the same. It's also the same for if you look at someone who has tried either and is not addicted. The whole thing about addiction is the will power to stop, so Oreo's are basically the same on addiction level as is any other drug.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you say. When it comes to sweets, people(like me) just can't say no. It's doesn't matter if they are on a diet, most people will give in to junk food. Rat's are probably the same way because they are lucky if they find something to eat, such as the food that we eat. I agree with the whole rat thing. It is easier for the rats to just eat the cream center rather than work on the edges. All people would have to do is say no and keep saying no until it stops tempting them. Just like people addicted to drugs. All they have to do is say no.
ReplyDeleteIts good that you decided to start eating healthy but I disagree with you on the first part. I think someone can become addicted to sugar, which is a ingredient in Oreo's. Its your decision but its not always easy. Not being able to quit using drugs is based on will power also. Addiction is a problem. Some people like you may be able to stop but not everyone. I think you should look into this a little bit more. If you have always been healthy, then eating healthy will come easier to you. It's great that you quit but try to see it through the other sides eyes too.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on this stuff. People shouldn't ever be compared to what rats tend to like. The people in this world always have a choice in what they do and how they want to live. Just like when someone is doing drugs, it's their choice to stop or keep doing it. I liked learning this and your opinion on the situation. It's made me want to do more research on the whole idea of Oreo's being addictive. Good job on this post and how you changed your life.
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