Paula Deen represents everything that is wrong with America

Shocked or whatever? .... because she is now taking money to become a spokesperson for treatment of a devastating disease that is caused by behaviors she's been promoting. Shocked or whatever? .... because she has led people over a cliff for years and now she gets to get paid for what? Shocked or whatever? .... because "moderation" when it comes to her style of cooking is a cynical joke.

My husband was diagnosed diabetic at the age 5 years, not due to his eating but immune system attacking itself when he became very ill. (Dr. diagnosis) and my son was diagnosed with diabetes at the age 4, and not due to unhealthy eating (plus he was the thinnest of both my kids) I worried about my daughter because she was heavier, but it was my stick thin son who was diabetic, not her. The Dr.s did a Genetic test on both kids to see where the diabetes gene is, my daughter came back with not likely to become diabetic.

I only say this because like heart disease, diabetes is a risk for those who are overwieght, BUT.... not always though, just ask my husband and son and their Doctors, it wasnt due to their eating. Paula Dean didnt force people to eat the food all day everyday, we control our own eating, it is just like the fast food joints, they are bad for you so eat in moderation or not at all.

I dont agree with everything about Paula Dean, but to attack her is not something I will lower myself to do.

Wise words. Thank you!

we are all ultimately responsible for what we do or put in our bodies. there are many other factors besides paula deen that has caused america to be fat.

she has never said she was a healthy cook. she cooks what tastes good, what is apart of a culture (southern). and she certainly has never said, 'you need to eat this all the time'.

what is wrong with america? we cant take responsiblity for ourselves. the education is out there, we all know what is healthy and what isnt. so its up to us, its up to the rest of america to choose health. its just that most of america is so resistance to health and eating healthy.

Amen!!!! And I think people just need someone else to blame for their lack of self control when it comes to eating. I lack self control when it comes to foods, but in the end, can only blame myslef for what I chose to eat.

My husband was diagnosed diabetic at the age 5 years, not due to his eating but immune system attacking itself when he became very ill. (Dr. diagnosis) and my son was diagnosed with diabetes at the age 4, and not due to unhealthy eating (plus he was the thinnest of both my kids) I worried about my daughter because she was heavier, but it was my stick thin son who was diabetic, not her. The Dr.s did a Genetic test on both kids to see where the diabetes gene is, my daughter came back with not likely to become diabetic.

I only say this because like heart disease, diabetes is a risk for those who are overwieght, BUT.... not always though, just ask my husband and son and their Doctors, it wasnt due to their eating. Paula Dean didnt force people to eat the food all day everyday, we control our own eating, it is just like the fast food joints, they are bad for you so eat in moderation or not at all.

I dont agree with everything about Paula Dean, but to attack her is not something I will lower myself to do.

I think you're confusing HLA-typing for Type I with the lifestyle pattern for many DM type II patients. They're two completely different things. The issue here is that Paula Deen is a representation (symbol, if you will) of a lifestyle in America that many people see as being okay. It's not okay. Thinking that her food along with no exercise and that much body weight is a combination to a healthy life is ridiculous. We're not bashing her as a person so much as what she stands for as a role model and celebrity. The other thing to consider is that she had known about her diagnosis for 3 years and claims that she "didn't know enough to talk about [it]" before this. That's being dishonest about her brand.

I go into a bit more detail on my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/GCNerd/view/paula-deen-and-why-i-can-t-stand-her-196395

this is my favourite recipe of hers.. it is literally just canned peas and half a stick of butter!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/english-peas-recipe/index.html

HILARIOUS! That's like Rachael Ray's "Late Night Bacon" "recipe":

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/late-night-bacon-recipe/index.html

I found this review for the bacon recipe... Loved it... BTW The recipe calls for cooking 8 slices...

"I didn't see anything saying you couldn't double or triple the recipe, and I really like bacon, so I put six pounds of bacon into the recipe, being careful not to overlap the strips, and stacking neatly. I put it on high for 6 minutes to be on the safe side. The first pound seemed okay, though it wasn't really crispy - but it's probably because I just have an older microwave. The next five pounds seemed to be cold, but it's probably just because they were just sitting out cooling off while I choked down the first pound. All and all, it was a fantastic recipe and I use it at least once a week."

3 people found this review Helpful.

this is my favourite recipe of hers.. it is literally just canned peas and half a stick of butter!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/english-peas-recipe/index.html

HILARIOUS! That's like Rachael Ray's "Late Night Bacon" "recipe":

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/late-night-bacon-recipe/index.html

I have a very old Betty Crocker cookbook that I found at an estate sale. It has a 'recipe' for fish & chips that says to buy frozen breaded fish fillets and frozen french fries and bake in the oven. :laugh:

My husband was diagnosed diabetic at the age 5 years, not due to his eating but immune system attacking itself when he became very ill. (Dr. diagnosis) and my son was diagnosed with diabetes at the age 4, and not due to unhealthy eating (plus he was the thinnest of both my kids) I worried about my daughter because she was heavier, but it was my stick thin son who was diabetic, not her. The Dr.s did a Genetic test on both kids to see where the diabetes gene is, my daughter came back with not likely to become diabetic.

I only say this because like heart disease, diabetes is a risk for those who are overwieght, BUT.... not always though, just ask my husband and son and their Doctors, it wasnt due to their eating. Paula Dean didnt force people to eat the food all day everyday, we control our own eating, it is just like the fast food joints, they are bad for you so eat in moderation or not at all.

I dont agree with everything about Paula Dean, but to attack her is not something I will lower myself to do.

I think you're confusing HLA-typing for Type I with the lifestyle pattern for many DM type II patients. They're two completely different things. The issue here is that Paula Deen is a representation (symbol, if you will) of a lifestyle in America that many people see as being okay. It's not okay. Thinking that her food along with no exercise and that much body weight is a combination to a healthy life is ridiculous. We're not bashing her as a person so much as what she stands for as a role model and celebrity. The other thing to consider is that she had known about her diagnosis for 3 years and claims that she "didn't know enough to talk about [it]" before this. That's being dishonest about her brand.

I go into a bit more detail on my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/GCNerd/view/paula-deen-and-why-i-can-t-stand-her-196395

Nope!!!! I am not confused, most of my family members are diabetic, some do to weight issues (oneset type II) and like my husbands father, oneset type 2 diabetes due to genetics per the DR. So.... sometimes diabetes can be blamed on weight and sometimes its genetics! Dont eat Paula Deans food if its sounds gross and loaded in fat, thats why I don't. And maybe this is why she didnt go public about her diabetes, no ones business! Too many people judge, thank you for your response.:bigsmile:

I skimmed the article when I saw this post yesterday and the food in it honestly turned my stomach! The fact that she has diabetes is of course her business, but personally even at my bingey-est (I know, not a word) I would not have eaten any of that!

i will always love Paula Deen..

I like her personality but whenever I watched her show it was always very greasy and fatty foods. Nothing all that healthy. I'm not surprised in the least bit that she got type 2 diabetes and her sons are not far behind her.

IF PAULA DEEN IS WRONG I DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT:bigsmile: :happy:

"Paula Deen represents everything that is wrong with America"

I always thought that was the Kardashians
But they are all related since it's clear all they all live with the montra, "if you pay me, I'll do it".

Paula dean made me eat a bagel yesterday

I'll go back and read more comments from this post later but for now I just think it's ridiculous to be angry w/ her. Every person has the ability to decide what to put in their mouths. She didn't make anyone overweight except herself. And every person on mfp made themselves overweight. She didn't do it. She has many times talked about moderation. She doesn't eat like she cooks on her show everyday and neither should anyone else. I watch her show sometimes because she is kind and amusing and I like to watch food being cooked, the creativity of chefs is amazing but I rarely make anything from her show (like maybe 3 things ever). Everyone should quit being mad at her and take responsibility for themselves.

We ... individuals ... ME, I ... are the only ones who can control what we ... I ... eat, exercise, etc. That is an individual responsibility. I can eat anything within limitations and occasionally. I won't blame anyone else for MY allowing myself to become unhealthy and over-weight. I could point out a few more, far more, significant things that are "wrong with America" and some show host who cooks, smokes, and has diabetes .... they are low on my list.