THE DOWNSIDE OF COMPETITIVE EATING -- by Steve Nadis
We all thought that competitive eating, like other athletic endeavors, was good for you. But now a new book, called "Horsemen of the Esophagus," has come along and burst our bubble. Competitive eating has its downside, according to the author, with jaw arthritis looming as one of the major problems. Ruptured stomachs are another risk but let's not dwell on the negatives in this otherwise fantastic sport. Can I interest anyone in 100 hot dogs? Or 50 hard-boiled eggs perchance?
