With so many diets on the market today, it is no surprise that so many people are looking to lose weight. Obesity is on the rise in America, more so than it has been in the past. There is a definite reason for this increase in obesity, generally the fact that portions have become significantly larger since the 1950’s. This demand for larger portions has led to obesity, but at the time, the lifestyle was not sedentary by default. These days, there are many working from home, and more businesses focused on computer based jobs. Social networks like Facebook have created a number of office jobs, and the amount of exercise is simply not suitable for the amount of hours worked. There are some countries, Asian countries for example that employ mandatory exercise for office workers, but the same cannot be said for workers in the United States. That being the case, it is vital that we take our diets into our own hands, and stay away from what has become known as the Standard American Diet. What is the SAD diet exactly? Aside from the larger portions, the SAD diet introduc