Supersizing, a New Nutrition Calculator,and...Broccoli!

Hello everyone! I thought I would do a quick Show and Tell post today and share some interesting articles that I have been compiling over the past few weeks. Enjoy!

Supersizing at Whole Foods
Sure, we all know that Supersizing at the Golden Arches is not a smart move for your waistline, but could this be true at my beloved Whole Foods as well? Apparently, some of those hot bar treats can be quite caloric. I'm still of the mind that the ingredients are of such good quality that you cannot equate a Whole Foods tofu salad with a McDonald's Big Mac. I'd splurge at Whole Foods over Mickey D's any day. What do you think?
PS The lentil balls on the Whole Foods hot bar are amazing!

Pacific Life Meal Nutrition Calculator
For those of you always on the hunt for a new nutrition calculator, add another one to your list. At first glance, it might seem a bit odd that an insurance company is responsible for this new health tool, but if you think about the long term repercussions of nutrition, it makes perfect sense why Pacific Life would provide the calculator. The database is not as extensive as I would prefer, but it's still pretty nifty.

"Cheating" on a Vegan Diet
I stumbled across this blog post from a Google alert for "vegan," and I was quite intrigued by its message. How strict is too strict when it comes to limiting animal products? I think this is an interesting topic to discuss because food is so central to social gatherings, and sometimes it might just feel inappropriate to bring up one's dietary preferences. This question extends not just to the vegan lifestyle, but any number of diet-based choices: Kosher diets, diets for diabetics, low-carb diets...When should we "just let it slide?"

Giving Broccoli a Second Chance
I obviously need no convincing to eat my broccoli--I was always more than happy to eat my "trees" as a child. However, some might have a bit more difficulty stomaching this superfood. I might try my hand at a version of the Spicy Broccoli Pasta.

That's all for now. I am off to study and tidy the apartment. Ciao!