Every Australian spends hours of their life surfing on the golden beaches, located right on their doorstep, having a drink with the mates, only eating sausages cooked on the BBQ (unless of course they are eating vegemite by the spoonful), and acting like the mad sports nuts they are. Somehow above all these assumptions about the people of ‘Down Under’ there is one belief people really can’t get out of their minds, that every Australian has the perfect fit, tan and healthy body.
As much as we would love to believe this convincing lie, reality smacks you in the face when one visits any of our supposedly beautiful beaches, with a quick glance around you can truly see that this is just a myth, and …show more content…
There are many solutions that could stop the wide spread affects of obesity, starting with the food we eat. Cheap, energy-dense foods, high in salt, sugar and fat, are becoming more abundant. The ever popular takeaway foods once reserved just for late night road trips, and the special occasion Mum was working late, are becoming more and more a part of our everyday routines. Instead of the warm, enjoyable home cooked meals we all miss and remember, we hurriedly eat the cold but convenient, calorie filled food not to enjoy, but another task in our busy …show more content…
Investing in a slow cooker to cook your meal throughout the day, or having a cooking day once a week and storing the food in the fridge are simple ways to incorporate healthy ways into everyday life. Advertising also plays a very important role in what people decide to eat. In 2005 Macdonald’s spent over $55 million on advertising. If the food is not advertised, it will be easier to avoid it. One other simple solution to helping cure obesity is going on walks or short exercises regularly. You don’t need a gym membership or a personal trainer to get of the couch put down the beer and go for a walk, as simple as it sounds it really