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Default Animal Farm breakfast, 2009


"cybercat" > wrote in message
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> "Bob Muncie" > wrote
>> I realize real bacon kind of defeats the purpose, but in fact every
>> little bit helps, right?
>>

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> Yes, this is the conclusion I reached recently. The little dilemma was,
> though I have made various roasted meats, tried different things, the fact
> is, my husband likes lunch meat best for sandwiches, which are important
> because in the morning he will have a)nothing or b) horrible fast food
> unless he has something quick and easy to grab. And lunch meat is crap, so
> high in saturated fat, salt, and cholesterol, as well as nitrates for much
> of it. Still, one piece of this meat and a thin piece of cheese, are
> vehicles for two slices of whole grain bread that delivers 6 grams of
> fiber, plus fresh tomatoes and onions. Not a bad tradeoff when the
> alternative is a Big Mac or nothing at all.


He is lucky you make the effort.