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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 menu. In order to meet the food preferences of more health-conscious consumers, the food offerings at these restaurants have evolved over the years. While healthier menu items have become more readily available, classic menu items have also changed over time. Considering the seemingly improved, more modernized food options available at chain eateries, is dining at fast food better for our health than it used to be?
Although fast food restaurants are trying to innovate and keep up with food trends by offering more fresh produce and new healthful spins on classic favorites, don’t be surprised if your fast food meal is still high in fat, salt and calories.
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 menu. In order to meet the food preferences of more health-conscious consumers, the food offerings at these restaurants have evolved over the years. While healthier menu items have become more readily available, classic menu items have also changed over time. Considering the seemingly improved, more modernized food options available at chain eateries, is dining at fast food better for our health than it used to be?
Although fast food restaurants are trying to innovate and keep up with food trends by offering more fresh produce and new healthful spins on classic favorites, don’t be surprised if your fast food meal is still high in fat, salt and calories.
