Thursday, April 30, 2009

Do You Know What You're Eating?

Typically, many hungry people pull in to the drive-thru of their favorite restaurant and begin ordering their favorite meals without any observation of the nutritional facts. I don't find anything wrong with this pattern when it comes to indulging in foods you love. Also, we have to face the facts: reading labels can be taxing and sometimes more than what we want to do when we are already hungry. However, it is very important to know what you are putting inside of your digestive system. Fast Food is already harmful as a standard because most of the foods served are fried and loaded with sugars but there are some items on the menu that you should be sure to watch.


For Example,


Carl's Jr
Guacamole Bacon Six Dollar Burger


Calories 1040
Calories From Fat 630
Fat 70g
Sodium 2240mg
Carbohydrates 53g
Protein 49g

Please note that this doesn't include the basic side
orders that come in a value meal.

Medium Coke
Calories 410

Medium Fries
Calories 460

Total Meal: 1,910 Calories

This one meal is the daily caloric intake for the average 12 year old girl of 90 pounds.

Think about what you are consuming.

-Kevin Dwayne

Sources
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