I now understand why America is Obese

[Beskar]

i can only stand the filleted food at KFC and I usually go for the twister. mcdonalds doesn't agree with me, especially the egg they use in the breakfast muffins (gives you horrible gas for the entire day), I used to eat it when I was little and used to be able to handle it until I hit puberty. But now since I cook for my properly and healthily, you can really feel the difference. Burger King has always been second class to both of them, especially in taste department which is why I never eat or even suggest to eat there.

There was one picture I used to love though, on the internet. Unfortunately, with the American culture sweeping over Europe, especially in places like the UK, there isn't a big difference anymore, especially over the last 10 years, there been major changes. (possibly due to Internet)

[pevergreen]

Its all bad, but some of its good...tasting. While eating it at least...

[The New Che Guevara]

They once put as their slogans on some random information sheet.
Made of 100% meat

After this, I also have my reasons in that it's a TNC which is slowly and undoubtedly poisoning the world at the expense of labour. Hell, fat employees cant work as efficiently as less overweight employees. Not saying they cant do it, but it's not as efficient. Then we have all these warnings over the health of our nation. I'd like to point to one of the main targets. If anyone really cant figure out why cancer and coronary diseases are on the rise within developed countries then they need to see the process by which fast food is made. Yet I think they still wouldn't see the reason... but instead think... mmm... food! If you were to limit the power of the fast food industry, we might be able to reduce the expenditure on health. Cuba only spends around $260 yearly, second to Canada, but that's another case on its own. I would like to challenge any person to find a MacDonalds in Cuba.

And yes, most of this is true with the reference to facts, as Health was one thing I had to study for Geography... I'm hoping to do global conflicts next year, might be interesting, despite the relatively weak correlation to actual geography.

[Reverend Joe]

@Ice: the only time fast food doesn't make me physically sick is when I'm already drunk and I can't feel much anyway. The fat content (vegetable or otherwise) is not only unhealthy, but it actually kills what taste the food might have had.

@Beskar: yeah...

[Xipe Totec]

Urgh! It's all garbage with dozens of poisonous chemicals added to make it seem nice. It should be illegal to sell food full of poison but too many fat cats are making loadsamoney and brainwashing everyone that it's good for you. Plus people get addicted to eating lots of salt and sugar until they can't do without it. The human body is very strong and resilient at dealing with toxins, but in the modern urban world it is subjected to a barrage of poisons in the air we breathe and the food we eat. Over decades the day in day out abuse gradually destroys your brain, blood circulation and cellular DNA, leading to a lower quality of life and a shorter one. In the long run it is better to eat food that is good for you than what seems tasty. Chips, cake, ketchup, chocolate, doughnuts you can well do without. And it isn't cool to eat fast food: they sold you a big lie there. It's just so easy.

[Samurai Waki]

When I here someone say "lets go eat at McDonald's" I frown the biggest possible frown I can manage. For Christ's sake, even their Salads have a massive amount of Calories.

[Husar]

Hardly ever go there and never had a burger.
Must admit though that calories never tells me a lot.

[Reverend Joe]

Chips, cake, ketchup, chocolate, doughnuts you can well do without.

Uh... I think you're overreacting buddy... the problem is processing. Real chocolate, cake, doungnuts, etc. are fine for you, excess aside; the only problem is when you eat too much of them. But for god's sake, they won't give you cancer, or all the other crap that McNasty will. Plus, since when is ketchup unhealthy?!

Chips, though, I do agree with. Home fries or nothin.' Chips are almost universally nasty.

[Whacker]

Bah, I'm surprised you haven't figured that out much sooner Ice. My condolences on having to choke that stuff down.

It's a mindset thing IMO. Over time, I've slowly worked myself into a mindset of eating healthier. Certain foods I just don't like anymore. I can't stand McDonalds, I've eaten there maybe 3-4 times for lunch or dinner in the past 5 years. When I do eat out, I try to do Subway or Chick-fil-a or something along those lines. My diet isn't perfect and I "cheat" often, but I can get away with it.

The other lurking beast which I think is a bigger problem is active lifestyles. Most of my weight loss started back in late 07 when I started martial arts. It picked up significantly yet again about half a year ago when I got really serious about eating better. Time and time again exercise and eating decent are the two biggest and best things people can do to help themselves by far. If the rest of America got on board with this we'd be far better off. Honestly, as much as I hate to say it, I think the whole narcissistic thing kids have going on these days is a bit of a good thing, because it does promote people being fit and healthy and not "fat and ugly", using their words.

[SwordsMaster]

Just had a medium'rare 480g rump steak with sherry and blue cheese sauce, South African merlot, and mango salad.

Nothing to contribute to the fast food debate. I eat it occasionally, but despise it universally. Basically I don´t trust any food that takes less than 20 min to prepare except fried eggs.

[Ice]

Just had a medium'rare 480g rump steak with sherry and blue cheese sauce, South African merlot, and mango salad.

Nothing to contribute to the fast food debate. I eat it occasionally, but despise it universally. Basically I don´t trust any food that takes less than 20 min to prepare except fried eggs.

Grilled Chicken, Steamed Veggies, oatmeal... :P

[KukriKhan]

Way back in the Stone Age (1987-88), stationed in Goeppingen Germany, they had a McDonald's in the middle of town, which surprised me. I checked it out: the menu was similar to what I'd seen in the States, with a couple of local additions: brat's and beer. Woo-hoo! And ash-trays. And they brought your food to your table. And you got a receipt. And the burgers were neatly napkin-wrapped, with butcher-paper over that. And the place was immaculate - I mean surgery theater clean. And they took either DM or $$.

Finest fast-food experience I ever had.

Also: when I lived in Pearl City Hawaii, the McD's on Komo Mai Dr, had stopwatches at the order counter: more than 120 seconds? FREE! And rice available as a fries/hashbrown substitute, and ramen on the menu. And pancit. And no "No shirt, No shoes = No Service" rules. No beer though. :(

Zoom ahead 20+ years, yeah, looks like corporate has standardized their ops now, only "slider" burgers, under-cooked, over-grease-saturated fries... I go there instead of spending $30 on ex-lax.

[Louis VI the Fat]

I am addicted to Big Macs. Yummie.


On the upside, I hate cars and don't have a driver's license. I cycle my way around, so I never put on any weight.

[LittleGrizzly]

Love fast food... hate wasting money eating out... so it works out. I think most McDonalds and KFC meals are really tasty.. would eat one even if i wasn't hungry..

I am addicted to Big Macs.

This man knows his food!

[a completely inoffensive name]

To those that absolutely restrain themselves from any and all fast food I have just one statement:
I would rather enjoy my life for 60 years then live in unnecessary self denial for a hundred.