Monday, December 28, 2009

Really, Taco Bell?

I've already started to notice that New Year's Resolution season is in full force. I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. I mean, obviously it's a lucrative time for me. But the thought of all the people who make grandiose plans to change their lives and then bail out when things get tough shortly after is rather depressing.

Anyway, Taco Bell is getting into the act. Maybe too many people are taking Jared's advice and eating at Subway, so Taco Bell now introduces The Drive Thru Diet.

Astute folks (or Taco Bell fans perhaps) will note that this is simply a promotion of their Al Fresco menu, which savvy Weight Watchers have known about for awhile. People whose BS meters are pinging will also note the disclaimer on their site, that it is NOT a diet, but the food can be part of a healthy diet. Well, sure. As we know, ANYTHING can be if you practice moderation.

Don't believe the hype. Order it if you want, compare it to non-Al Fresco menu items and notice there's not all that much difference, continue to avoid it if you already do. Taco Bell, I'm on to you. You haven't found the magic pill. No one has.

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