The two stories seem unrelated but are actually tightly linked, and together raise the age-old question: If people are too lazy (or busy) to walk from the car to the burger counter, does it really matter if the fries have a little less fat?

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To be sure, sellers of luxury goods--from yachts to art, watches and real estate--have had little trouble raking in fat profits since 2000, a period during which the affluent have been awash in money.

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To lower the glycemic index of instant oatmeal, all you have to do is combine it with a little lean protein (add low-fat or fat-free milk or a half-scoop of protein powder after cooking) or healthy fat (top with a tablespoon or two of chopped nuts, which are also good for lowering cholesterol).

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