31. Posted by musicalhungerfed on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 9:46 pm PDT

It's amazing how many people here are under the impression that humans are somehow "higher" and "more important" than other animals, like chickens. Who are we to say whether chickens and other creatures are "meant" to supply us with food? Yes, killing is killing, but would you personally rather be beaten, boiled alive, THEN killed? Or would you rather they just shoot you in the head and get it over with? Because I'm positive the chickens feel the same way. Yes, I said FEEL. Don't give me that "Oh no, not PETA crap". I'm not a PETA member, I'm just a sensible and compassionate person.

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32. Posted by musicalhungerfed on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 9:47 pm PDT

By the way, do they honestly think that they're giving us breakthrough information in telling us that apples have less calories than fries? Shouldn't that be obvious? If you can't figure that out on your own, then you probably shouldn't be trusted behind the wheel of a car driving to McDonald's in the first place...

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33. Posted by musicalhungerfed on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 9:55 pm PDT

Nick, the words "humane" and "inhumane" have nothing to do with being human. Just because they have the word "human" in them doesn't mean...oh, nevermind. Just look it up. And even if it did, why are humans so much more important and worthy of compassion? Humans are capable of doing many, many evil things, and they are poisoning this planet and ruining it for everyone. So don't try to suggest that animals are worthy of love and care. They of all creatures on the Earth deserve it the most.

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34. Posted by musicalhungerfed on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 9:55 pm PDT

Oh, and Ace, nicely said.

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35. Posted by silancedogz on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 5:00 pm PDT

This just in: apples have less fat and fewer calories than french fries. Film at eleven.

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36. Posted by cherry on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 10:00 pm PDT

I think that it is good to inform us of all the fatty foods that is out there. Thanks for the tips on eating healthy on the go.

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37. Posted by LynnieK on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 5:17 pm PDT

Thanks for the info.

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38. Posted by docman217 on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 10:06 pm PDT

I am gonna eat whatever I damn well please

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39. Posted by fallenangel4200 on Mon, Aug 11, 2008, 12:31 pm PDT

Interesting....I use to go to KFC all the time but I thought it was too fattening. Maybe I will go back now!

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40. Posted by dominique4raj on Sat, Aug 09, 2008, 10:38 pm PDT

Mmmmmmmm chicken.

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41. Posted by zephronia on Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 5:51 pm PDT

I agree that its sad that animals have to suffer. It is better to just kill them quickly. But I dont understand how not eating chicken will help anything. Chickens will always be killed for food. Its not like not eating them after they're dead stops the 'abuse'. As long as the chicken is dead and cooked, I'll eat it.

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42. Posted by wholefood on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 10:09 am PDT

Why is American obese? Because of the chemically laden fast-food listed above. Want to be healthy and have vitality? Eat the food that nature intended us to eat. Real food doesn't come in a box or a can or is produced by some huge conglomerate.

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43. Posted by zephronia on Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 5:51 pm PDT

I agree that its sad that animals have to suffer. It is better to just kill them quickly. But I dont understand how not eating chicken will help anything. Chickens will always be killed for food. Its not like not eating them after they're dead stops the 'abuse'. As long as the chicken is dead and cooked, I'll eat it.

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44. Posted by wholefood on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 10:11 am PDT

"Humans aren't the only species on the planet, we just act like it."

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45. Posted by Ginger on Wed, Aug 13, 2008, 10:01 am PDT

The whole probably I have with HG is that she harps on calories and fat content, but ignores carbs (which are sugars). Some of us, me included, do not process carbs well. I eat a "South Beach" kind of way, which means I eat mostly lean proteins, veggies and fruit. No rice, no bread, no processed carbs of any sort. I don't count calories; and I've lost 108 lbs. since 6/1/07.

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46. Posted by matt r on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 12:24 pm PDT

P.E.T.A----People Eating Tasty Animals....I love animals but I love to eat them even more!

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47. Posted by mzshaishai98 on Wed, Aug 13, 2008, 6:08 pm PDT

yeah i love it

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48. Posted by leximizell on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 2:12 pm PDT

i dont get why you people all complain about eating a chicken i mean lions and sharks eat other animals we're mammals too and animals so its how we survive.....

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49. Posted by cntrygrl_82 on Wed, Aug 13, 2008, 7:35 pm PDT

wow to all you animal rights people. you sure do know how to take something like wonderful and healthy eating tips and advice from a fabulous foodie and take it to the political extreme. keep your thoughts to the PETA blogs and be thankful someone is at least trying to help you look out for YOUR health! and if you are for animal rights, then you already eat healthy (assuming vegetarian here) so what are you doing looking up healthy eating tips anyway? seriously people.

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50. Posted by leximizell on Sun, Aug 10, 2008, 2:14 pm PDT

i dont get why you people all complain about eating a chicken i mean lions and sharks eat other animals we're mammals too and animals so its how we survive.....

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51. Posted by cntrygrl_82 on Wed, Aug 13, 2008, 7:45 pm PDT

oh and stephan, go read something else....i didnt even know the apple fries existed until i read this article. so yes, research was involved. which is what discovering something is....

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52. Posted by magda c on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 3:04 pm PDT

Thanks for letting us know how bad some of those foods are!

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53. Posted by charlie's angel on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 7:12 pm PDT

Wendy's Mandarin Chicken salad is really good. Something I do if I am taking the food home, is I order a side salad and top with mandarin oranges at home. This way I am getting a proper serving size.

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54. Posted by Nicki A on Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 5:18 am PDT

Really helpful information...What about doing an article about easy to make snacks that you can carry along with you. You know to work or something like that.

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55. Posted by jennie on Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 12:48 pm PDT

musicalhungerfed, actually it says in the BIBLE that GOD put animals here for us to eat. It is also said, "It is not what man puts in his mouth that defiles him, but what comes out of his mouth that condemns him." Dogs and Cats are one thing, but anything that was put here to be eaten was put here to be eaten. I don't think it really matters how it gets from the SLAUGHTERhouse to our plate.

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56. Posted by maryconley@rocketmail.com on Sat, Aug 30, 2008, 11:39 am PDT

Thanks for the posotive outlook on fastfood! MAC

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57. Posted by ST3PHii on Wed, Sep 03, 2008, 1:48 pm PDT

this is so true :D

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58. Posted by Tigger59 on Fri, Sep 12, 2008, 3:35 am PDT

If PETA had its way and everyone around the world stopped eating beef, pork, poultry, fish, etc and we'd stop using feathers and animal skins, what would happen to all these animals? They'd over-populate and take over the world. Humans cannot live on seeds and veggies alone! Besides, wouldn't eating seeds be the same as eating animals/birds/fish? Eating seeds stops plants from growing and to some people, that could be cruelty too. PETA needs to take a moment to think before they open their BIG MOUTHS.

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59. Posted by crapitsyumi on Sun, Sep 14, 2008, 2:33 am PDT

Oh my God. We are KILLING the chickens. We are KILLING the cows. And we are KILLING the pigs. Whatever happens to them BEFORE they are killed, they are NOW dead, and nothing we say or do is going to change that they are dead nor how they were treated while they were alive, so we might as well eat them because KFC is not going to change the way they kill/raise their chickens just because a few people refuse to eat there because it's "inhumane". Now pass me the [profane] KFC.

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60. Posted by nkbra7@verizon.net on Mon, Sep 15, 2008, 4:45 am PDT

Thanks for the update. kfc bbq chicken sandwich and yogurt parfait from mc donalds........2 thumbs up!!

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