Can you believe a woman sued McDonald’s for having HOT coffee? Oh my GOSH! What an earth shaking travesty, her hot beverage was hotter than she expected. What’s next? People will start suing McDonalds for making them fat. Get a life! I mean, that double quarter pounder with cheese might be more calorie dense than you expected, too. You could make millions! Someone may have already sued them and I hope the courts laugh and throw it out! No restaurant force feeds anyone!!!
False! It doesn’t take a lawyer to figure out that when the nutrition facts are plainly available to you, you are not being deceived if you overindulge in a 1,000 calorie dinner. Do your homework. A Yale study published in the American Journal of Public Health showed that only 6 out of 4,311 people looked at available nutrition information at fast food restaurants including McDonald’s before purchasing their meal. Are you kidding? Less than .1%? No wonder the nation’s pants are fitting tighter.
The good news is that one hopeful day in the future, you’ll be able to see nutrition information clearly posted on many menu boards, to help make your decision healthier. But in the meanwhile, many restaurants, fast-food and non, have all the nutrition information available in the stores and online, so be a responsible eater. And take heart! Not all fast food is junk food. In fact, you really could do far worse than McDonald’s for dinner if you choose wisely and only indulge occasionally. Personally, I would rather indulge at an ice cream establishment. 
Here’s a brief quiz to test your McDonald’s IQ. Which is worse, a Premium Crispy Chicken sandwich or a Quarter Pounder? If you guessed the quarter pounder, you are WRONG. There are a lot of deceptively ‘healthy’ sounding choices on the menu, but just because you choose chicken over beef doesn’t mean you’re doing your body any favors. Stay away from fried anything. Here are some other easy swaps to make your fast food run a little more heart friendly.
Instead of This
Quarter Pounder with Cheese (510 calories, 26g Fat, 12g Sat Fat)
Premium Crispy Chicken Sandwich (530cal, 20g Fat, 3.5g Sat Fat)
Big Mac (540 calories, 29g Fat,10g Sat Fat)
Large Fry (500 calories, 25g Fat, 3.5g Sat Fat)
Order This
Quarter Pounder, no cheese (410 calories, 19g Fat, 7g Sat Fat). You’ll save 100 calories, 7g Fat, and 5g Sat.
Premium Grilled Chicken Classic (420 calories, 10g Fat, 2g Sat Fat) You’ll save 90 calories, 10g Fat, and 1.5g Sat.
Small Fry (230 calories, 11g Fat, 1.5g Sat Fat) You’ll save 270 Calories, 14g Fat, 2g Sat.
Don’t hate or sue the golden arches or any other “Fast Food” establishment. Be one of the smart .1% of people who reads nutrition information. Make Better Choices for your Health!
This information can be found all over the internet. I wanted my readers to see this so I hope it has enlightened you. Comments are appreciated and if you like this please share it with others.
31. December 2009 at 4:12 am
Wow, the little things do make a difference! Thanks for the great info!
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31. December 2009 at 6:40 am
Thanks Terry! You are correct!
Beverly
11. January 2010 at 1:13 pm
Thanks for putting this out in the open Beverly! I used to never read the labels on any food purchased at the grocery store or at restaurants. However, recently I have been eating more healthy and nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables. I feel my body has more energy now, and this might sound crazy, but I am a happier person as well!