Eat This Food!

Americans love fast food. We love the convenience of being able to order breakfast, lunch or dinner from the comfort of our cars.1 out of 4 Americans eats fast food every day. Fast food focuses on high volume, low cost, and high speed product. Normally the food is preheated or precooked and served to go. The downside of “convenient food” is the health risk.

A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, indicates that damage to the arteries occurs almost immediately after just one junk food-type meal. Also The World Health Organization has linked fast food to the sharp rise in obesity and chronic disease. With that being said, many fast food restaurants are trying to counteract “bad fast food” by offering healthier choices and smaller portions.

Eat This	Toss This
Burger King Whopper Jr w/o mayo and a Garden Salad 470 calories	Burger King BK Big Fish Sandwich  and Medium Fries  1000 calories
Chick-fil-A Chick-fil- A Grilled Chicken Sandwich 320 calories	Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad w/ Ranch Dressing 430 calories
Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl w/ Lettuce, Black Beans, Green Tomatillo Salsa, and Sour Cream 489 calories	Chipotle Chicken Burrito w/ Black Beans, Rice, Green Tomatillo Salsa, and Sour Cream 1092 calories
Dunkin Donuts Ham Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich 440 calories	Dunkin Donuts Multigrain Bagel w/ Cream Cheese 540 calories
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder w/o cheese 410 calories	McDonald’s Premium Grilled Chicken Bacon Club Sandwich 610 calories

Everything we eat has a direct impact on our bodies. We as people love the convenience of fast food, but we hate the end result of fast food. Eat consciously; all fast foods should be eaten in moderation. Eat, Drink and be Merry!