in Gatorade than in a Coke. Anything in excess is bad for you, and it is all about managing what you take in and having an equal output as well. A surprising fact about McDonald’s food is that every single item on the menu contains some sort of sugar in it, however, all the food we consume has some sort of sugar in it. Sugar is a carbohydrate found naturally in a wide variety of different foods, from lactose in milk to the fructose in fruit and honey. We do need some sugar in our diets for energy and healthy brain function. However, processed foods (like McDonald’s) has added sugars in the form of calories and not much else. These processed sugars make our bodies work harder and pull nutrients from other areas in order to digest them, thus …show more content…
A vast majority of our food we buy at the store or at a restaurant is not from that same town, let alone the US. Therefore, how could it be fresh and still be good to serve? The answer lies in the added preservatives. Preservatives help keep food fresh and have a longer shelf life. It can be chemical additives or just a freezing which enables food be shipped from X to Y without any bacterial growth or decay. Upon speaking to a McDonald’s employee, I learned that all the food they use is frozen and shipped throughout the world to their 31,000 different locations. However, some preservatives have been linked to some cancers and other major health risks. We are introducing these chemicals into our bodies to save money by not spending more on spoiled foods. McDonald’s flash freezes all their food such as meats and cheeses in order to reduce the use of preservatives and since the food they make is consumed almost immediately after being made, there is no logical reason for the extensive use of preservatives in fast food. All food has preservatives in some form or the other, unless it states that it preservatives free or organic. Nonetheless, for a quick meal on the cheap, McDonalds uses less preservatives than the leading
“The passive American consumer, sitting down to a meal of pre-prepared or fast food, confronts a platter covered with inert, anonymous substances that have been processed, dyed, breaded, sauced, gravied, ground, pulped, strained, blended, prettified, and sanitized beyond resemblance to any creature that every lived (Berry 9).” This a great example that makes that makes us learn and think about when we eat a fast food product and also what it contains. This should a reason for us to be thinkful of the food products that we consume on a daily basis, and so do our
When most people think of McDonald’s, they typically think of the Golden Arch, their famous French fries, cheeseburgers, or their tender, juicy all white meat chicken nuggets, sandwiches, and strips. But what most people don’t know is what really goes into these so called 100% all white meat Chicken McNuggets. The horrid things that they use in their nuggets are right under our noses in the ingredient list, but do we ever take the time to actually read and research what their made of? No, because we all trust the McDonald’s Corporation when they tell us that McNuggets are made from 100% all white meat chicken, right? They wouldn’t feed us anything that could potentially harm us, would they?
For decades, the fast food industry has become victim to rumors and false claims. McDonald’s is no stranger to misinformation regarding the ingredients of their food. These problems are especially relevant to today’s society, as many people distrust large corporations.
Coke continuously out-stands Pepsi, even though they share a very similar taste and colour, however Coke should not be the drink that receives all the love and attention for what it offers. Despite their similar soda colour, the drinks actually contain some different ingredients, which produce a different taste, and affect the body differently. Furthermore, the way the companies markets their drinks makes a huge contribution to how successful their products will become. The major element for success however stems from their impact on society and how the companies utilize their social power to evolve. The two major soda companies are constantly head to head with one another, yet it is what they do that sets them apart.
In the past couple years people all around the nation, whether it's in New York City or an 8th Grade classroom in Michigan, people have been pressed with the question, whether the New York Soda Ban, is a good thing, improving health, or if there is a larger issue. Is this decision showing evidence of the Government interfering with our basic civil liberties?
What exactly is the definition of Gatorade? According to dictionary reference, the exact definition of Gatorade is “a fruit-flavored drink esp. for athletes, designed to supply the body with carbohydrates and to replace fluids and sodium lost during exercise” (dictionaryreference.com). Gatorade has one of the most powerful brand images throughout the world and provides athletes with the chance to properly rehydrate themselves and give their body a better chance to recover while in athletic play, or even in the current day, Gatorade has produced products to prepare an athlete before competition as well as provide a post athletic event to give their bodies back what they lost in action.
Sugary soft drinks are analogous to junk food. There is so many junk food on the market today. Junk food is also like sugary drinks in terms of contributing calories to the body. These food are basically unhealthy and add no nutrients to the body. Some examples of junk food include chips, cookies and candies. The grocery store is filled with junk food as well as sugary soft drinks. These items are easily available to people. Most of these items are also affordable allowing people to purchase junk food and sugary soft drinks easily.
Processed food is damaging for the heart and overall, the human body. It leads to long-term diseases in life that could potentially lead to death. McDonald’s major food menu is based on processed foods; however, Panera Bread has a food menu that consists of natural ingredients. The natural ingredients generate healthy components that lead to a healthy eating style. Moreover, Panera Bread is better than McDonald’s because the food is healthier, the environment is cleaner, and the service is friendlier.
Since McDonalds is aware that people are more concerned with the healthiness of their products, they have added few items such as salads and fruits to gain a better reputation. Many high ranked officials even claim their food to be among the safest. “McDonald's is considered one of the best, if not the best, company in the United States when it comes to food safety” says Weisman. This claim, however, does not at all account for the poison...
Ask a teenager what their favorite fast food restaurant is and most of them will probably say McDonalds. "McDonalds operates approx. 30,000 restaurants on 6 continents, and feeds about 46 million people in a single day! In the U.S. alone, McDonalds accounts for 43% of the fast food market." Manhattan alone contains 82 restaurants packed into the island (Super Size Me). McDonalds has been criticized by the media and other people for offering too many unhealthy choices on their menu, therefore leading to obesity in America. Eating too much McDonalds, or any other fatty food, will give you many long term health problems.
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“Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise” Mike Adams (1967- present). People tend to believe our obesity epidemic is due to our high-calorie fast food restaurants. They are quick to blame others for their own mistakes and their willingness to change their eating habits. Fast food restaurants are not to blame for our obesity problem in our society but as a consumer, we are making that ultimate choice. We need to stop and think about what we are putting in our bodies and what they are doing to us. Yes, it’s true, it’s easier to find a McDonalds than a fruit or vegetable stand, but why not choose the salad with half the dressing at McDonalds
The long-argued disagreement between water and sports drinks is highly questionable to any regular person who has almost zero experience what so ever to what is healthy for your body. People all have different opinions over this subject because of the different life styles they live and peruse, but in this case, it's about my opinion over the subject and my opinion is going to be looked through the eyes of a young athlete. Honestly, I have a biased opinion because I drink my pre-workout every day before the gym, but I also drink 2 gallons of water every day as well. This puts me at an in between point where I drink both of them on a day to day basis. I would have to say my opinion would have to lean more to the side of sports drinks.
Have you ever wondered if buying a gatorade before a game is worth the price or would water just be fine? I have often wondered if getting a gatorade would be worth the money or if just getting water would be fine. I play sports almost every season and always have to decide wether to get a gatorade or just drink the water they gives. I am so think that what makes the gatorade worth buying, is it just for the taste or does it have something that actually helps. I believe that learning more about electrolytes and hydration would be useful to explain which drink would be for me as an athlete during a game.
When researching McDonald’s through online sources, it is clear that nutrition is a major concern of the public visiting the fast-food chain. Secondary research conducted shows that there are several case studies and other secondary source searches around the same topic. McDonald’s has often been the center of nutritional attention within the fast-food industry. Secondary research shows that the restaurant has recently made changes to the American Happy Meal to reduce the amount of French fries offered and replace the portion with fruit (Strom, 2011). In a study conducted by McDonald’s a secondary source reports the meal cuts calories by 20% for the children’s meal (Strom, 2011). This is a critical move by the organization on children’s obesity is currently a hot topic within food chains and attention is driven by the Obama administration. Secondary research also shows that although the public has major health concerns with the food chain, profits are increasing during a high point of an economic recession (Dahan & Gittens, 2008). Acco...