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    10 ways fast food is making you depressed and slowly killing you

    10 ways fast food is making you depressed and slowly killing you - NY Post Here’s some dangerous food for thought. With alarming obesity rates on an annual basis, Americans are often accused of being imprisoned by their deadly addictions to fast food and ultra-processed junk. Now, the month...
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    Over one-third of American children eat fast food every day, CDC data show

    Over one-third of American children eat fast food every day, CDC data show - Miami Herald A large number of health issues in the U.S., including cancer, heart disease and obesity, are linked to unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors, according to the National Institute of Health. Some of those...
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    The healthy way to eat out

    The healthy way to eat out - Sidney Daily News Dear Readers: One day last week, I found myself busy during the lunch hour and didn’t stop to eat until around 2 p.m. I went to a fast-food restaurant, ordered a small sandwich, medium fries, and a diet soda. It wasn’t until later that I realized...
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    Junk food orders up trouble for young brains

    Junk food orders up trouble for young brains - Medicalxpress That teenager in your kitchen feasting on fast food, candy bars and pop might not be able to help themselves—all the more reason for adults to help them before they cause long-term damage to their developing brains. In a new study...
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    Places with lots of fast food have shorter life expectancy

    Places with lots of fast food have shorter life expectancy - Futurity American communities with more fast food restaurants, a larger share of extraction industry-based jobs, or higher population density have shorter life expectancies, according to new research. While lifestyle choices and...
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    How to choose the best low-carb or keto friendly fast food meals

    How to choose the best low-carb or keto friendly fast food meals - NBC News Whether you’re doing keto or just watching your carb intake, these fast-food options will fit your plan. Fast-food and fast-casual restaurants build their businesses — and their menus — around carb-loaded burgers...
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    How to make healthier versions of your favorite fast food

    How to make healthier versions of your favorite fast food - cnet Off the chain, in more ways than one. Swearing off fast food is easy for some. For others, the siren call of Taco Bell is almost irresistible and the light of the Golden Arches beckons us like moths to flames. In general...
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    Fast food may contribute to teen depression, study says

    Fast food may contribute to teen depression, study says - CNN Preteens are known for their defiant attitudes and dramatic mood swings, but over the last decade a much more disturbing characteristic has been increasing: depression. A new study finds that one culprit may be a high fast-food, low...
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    Should fast food be healthier?

    Should fast food be healthier? - Penn Live Fast food is a treat afforded to well-behaved children and adults stumbling home at four o’clock in the morning. But it’s a “treat” specifically for the fact it’s not the greatest thing to ingest. Some argue those with lower incomes look to fast food...
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    Eating the equivalent of an extra fast food burger a day can cause irreversible dementia, study warns

    Eating the equivalent of an extra fast food burger a day can cause irreversible dementia, study warns - Daily Mail A study has found strong links between fast food and irreversible dementia Professor Nicolas Cherbuin says: 'People are eating away at their brain' The average person today is...
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    How Fast Food Chains Are Becoming Even Faster

    How Fast Food Chains Are Becoming Even Faster - My Recipes McDonald’s and Jack in the Box hope faster orders lead to more revenue. Between the number of chains and the breadth of their menus, fast food can cater to any culinary whim. But in some respects, both big industry players and those...
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    Pompeii shocker: Ancient fast-food joint unearthed

    Pompeii shocker: Ancient fast-food joint unearthed - Fox News I'll have a massive volcano blast... and a side of fries? Researchers have unearthed a new discovery at the ruins in Pompeii, an ancient eatery known as a thermopolium (akin to a modern-day snack bar), where patrons could get drinks...
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    Salty And Saltier: Fast Food Chains Keep Adding More Salt To Your Food

    Salty And Saltier: Fast Food Chains Keep Adding More Salt To Your Food - Forbes High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems in the U.S. today. The CDC estimates that 75 million American adults, about one-third of the adult population, has high blood pressure. Even more alarming is...
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    McDonald's Surprising New Vegan Chicken Nuggets Will Completely Change the Future of Fast Food As We Know It

    McDonald's Surprising New Vegan Chicken Nuggets Will Completely Change the Future of Fast Food As We Know It - Inc According to Gallup, 3 percent of Americans now identify themselves as vegan -- a number that is increasing. McDonald's and other fast-food giants have noticed. I'm not sure why...
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    Nutrition: If you’re going to eat fast food, here are 6 things to consider

    Nutrition: If you’re going to eat fast food, here are 6 things to consider - Los Angeles Daily News If you’ve visited a fast food restaurant recently you may have noticed that in addition to burgers and fried food there’s been some nutritious items like salads, smoothies and fruit added to the...
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    Slow down on the fast food if you're counting calories

    Slow down on the fast food if you're counting calories - Chron It's all about impulse control. We, as a society, almost certainly know more about the foods we eat than ever before. We've always been aware that greasy, fattening and salty treats are "bad" for us. Now, we know what makes them...
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    How to Make Cheap Fast Food Healthier for You

    How to Make Cheap Fast Food Healthier for You - Nerd Wallet Fast food doesn't have to be so bad for you. Controlling portions, making healthy swaps and taking other small steps can go a long way. Maybe you know to plan and prep healthy meals for the upcoming week to save time and money. And...
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    What 12 Fast Food Advertisements Look Like Compared to the Real Thing

    What 12 Fast Food Advertisements Look Like Compared to the Real Thing - Mental Floss That perfectly seared, sizzling burger you just saw in a fast food commercial probably isn’t the same one you’ll end up eating. There's a good chance the bun will be squished, with the condiments spilling out...
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    Where to Get Free Food Today For National Fast Food Day

    Where to Get Free Food Today For National Fast Food Day - Lifehacker Friday November 16th is National Fast Food Day. While arguably a little too close for comfort to Thanksgiving for us all, the day—like most other made up holidays—comes with a pretty healthy amount of freebies that are worth...
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    The CDC's Definition of "Fast Food" Could Be Misleading—Here's Why

    The CDC's Definition of "Fast Food" Could Be Misleading—Here's Why - Cooking Light The CDC reports that 36 percent of American adults eat fast food everyday—but what exactly do they consider to be "fast food?" Many in the health industry, including our very own team of...
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