Following a healthy diet is an all-day affair. Beginning at breakfast, you can make nutritious choices that support your health goals, opting for foods like lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and good-for-you fats. Unfortunately, if fast-food restaurants regularly supply your first meal of the day, you might not be getting such stellar nutrition. And…
Breakfast sets the tone for your day, but when the morning rush hits, the drive-thru may be your easiest option. Many fast-food chains now offer healthy breakfasts with a decent balance of protein and quality carbohydrates; however, not all of these options are as nutritious as they seem. In fact, some pack in more sugar…
Fast-food chains are among the most dynamic players in the restaurant space. Constant expansions, new product rollouts, and technological advances at these food and beverage epicenters are a marvel. But it’s rare to see a large change catapult a chain into an entirely new category. This happened in March 2020 when longstanding hamburger hub Wendy’s…
In an unconventional campaign stop that blended fast food with politics, Donald Trump took over the fry station at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday. Wearing an apron over his suit and tie, the Republican presidential nominee took aim at Kamala Harris’ long-standing claim of working at the fast-food chain in her college days.With reporters and…
Super-processed, packaged foods have become prevalent in US diets — and experts are warning of the potential effects. Recent research has shown that 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A study published by the BMJ revealed that exposure to UPFs was associated with 32 poor health outcomes, including mental, respiratory,…
Many people believe that achieving their health goals means avoiding fast food altogether. While it’s true that fast food is often best limited due to its lack of nutrients and links to health issues like heart disease, stroke, and high cholesterol, there are times when it’s the only option available. Fortunately, many popular chains now…
By W. Gifford Jones Picking up an order of takeout food is a convenient way to get a meal without doing the cooking. Although there are more options all the time, even in the best of circumstances, meals-to-go have never been considered a nutritional boon. But with the changing lifestyles of each generation, a clear…