The Skinny On Fast Food
In today's fast-paced lifestyle, it can be all too easy to give in to temptation and find yourself at the local drive-thru late at night. If we only stop to question what we are putting in our mouths, we might think twice about eating fast food.
The biggest obstacle standing between you and a healthier diet is convenience. Fast food chains are such big business because they offer cheap convenient food. Problem is, much of the food they offer is laden with calories and offers little nutritional value.
The following list details nutritional information for some of the most popular food choices at the biggest fast food chains. BEWARE! – the information you are about to read may be shocking to some.
Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket, 4-piece Wild Buffalo:
1,340 calories, 18g of saturated fat, 11g of trans fat
Burger King Triple Whopper With Cheese:
1,090 calories, 25g of saturated fat, 3g of trans fat
McDonald' s Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese:
740 calories, 19g of saturated fat, 2.5g of trans fat
KFC Mashed Potato Bowl:
720 calories, 9g of saturated fat, 4.5g of trans fat
Subway 6-inch Meatball Marinara Sub:
560 calories, 11g of saturated fat, 1g trans fat
Many of these fast food options provide next to half or more of the recommended daily calorie intake for an adult, based on a 2000 calorie/day diet. That's half your calorie allowance in one sitting....it makes you think doesn't it?
It isn't hard to imagine how a person could become overweight eating foods like these. It's true what they say about fast food being addictive. It has a tenancy to make our blood sugar spike, which unfortunately only prolongs our desire to keep eating it.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a compound added to fast food to enhance the flavor, has a multitude of negative effects on the body. In particular, high levels of MSG can lead to hypothyroidism, diabetes, inflammation, high blood pressure and obesity. As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Making healthier food choices is the best way to break the cycle of continuous weight gain.
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For more information go to:
http://www.fatcalories.com/
http://www.fastfoodnutrition.org/
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
http://www.msgtruth.org/
What is MSG?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), is a compound added to foods prepared at home, in restaurants, and by food processors. It's main purpose is to enhance flavor but unfortunately it comes with some serious baggage. It has a multitude of negative effects on the body.
The FDA describes MSG as “the sodium salt of the amino acid glutamic acid and a form of glutamate.” Similar in appearance to salt or sugar crystals, it doesn't have a particular flavor of its own. However, the FDA reports “scientists believe that MSG stimulates glutamate receptors in the tongue to augment meat-like flavors.”
High levels of MSG can lead to hypothyroidism, inflammation, high blood pressure and obesity. In particular, MSG directly stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which in turn drops blood sugar levels. Studies show an over release of insulin can lead to Type II Diabetes. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, then you could be suffering from a condition known as MSG symptom complex;
- Burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest.
- Numbness in the back of the neck, radiating to the arms and back.
- Tingling, warmth and weakness in the face, temples, upper back, neck and arms.
- Facial pressure or tightness.
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Nausea
Msgtruth.org calls MSG the "anti-appetite suppressant". Meaning that it actually has the ability to make you hungrier. It's also possible to become addicted to MSG. If you've ever noticed how eating lots of fast food makes you crave it even more, then this could be due in part to the MSG ingredient. This is why MSG can lead to weight gain. Consider avoiding this stuff at all costs!
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One final thought....next time you consider eating at McDonald's, avoid the following foods in particular, they contain pure MSG as an added ingredient.
Grilled Chicken Filet
Hot and Spicy Chicken Patty
Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad
Grilled Chicken California Cobb Salad
Seasoned Beef
Sausage Scrambled Egg Mix, Sausage, and Sausage Patty