Burger King ... you are kidding me..

kateroot

Put it this way, toothpaste by your definition is poison.

You're not supposed to eat toothpaste

ninerbuff

Many ingredients in fast food are poisonous in larger quantities. Small doses of poison are still poison. I'm not a nutritionist, and I'm not touting myself as an expert. And I'm not some holier-than-thou jerk who lives off of organic spinach and tofu. I eat fast food, just like pretty much everyone else in the developed world. I'm just sayin' it's junk.

Arsenic is poison, yet exists in most animals. Same with iodine. It's just in such minute amounts that it doesn't affect us. Same with fast food.


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BrewerGeorge

Many ingredients in fast food are poisonous in larger quantities. Small doses of poison are still poison. I'm not a nutritionist, and I'm not touting myself as an expert. And I'm not some holier-than-thou jerk who lives off of organic spinach and tofu. I eat fast food, just like pretty much everyone else in the developed world. I'm just sayin' it's junk.

Lots, and lots, and LOTS of things are poisonous in large quantities but harmless (or beneficial) in smaller quantities. Things like Vitamin A and B, Iron, sodium, oxygen, water, etc. By your logic, we shouldn't take Vitamin A because it is dangerous to take too much.

kateroot

Lots, and lots, and LOTS of things are poisonous in large quantities but harmless (or beneficial) in smaller quantities. Things like Vitamin A and B, Iron, sodium, oxygen, water, etc. By your logic, we shouldn't take Vitamin A because it is dangerous to take too much.

Very true. I just think the average fast food meal has way more synthetic crap in it than the average person should consume on a daily basis. That's the only point I was trying to make. "Poison" was a poor word choice.

Jeff92se

Put it this way, toothpaste by your definition is poison.

You're not supposed to eat toothpaste

but you injest it in small quantities

Jeff92se

Lots, and lots, and LOTS of things are poisonous in large quantities but harmless (or beneficial) in smaller quantities. Things like Vitamin A and B, Iron, sodium, oxygen, water, etc. By your logic, we shouldn't take Vitamin A because it is dangerous to take too much.

Very true. I just think the average fast food meal has way more synthetic crap in it than the average person should consume on a daily basis. That's the only point I was trying to make. "Poison" was a poor word choice.

Fair enough. I call truce.

WifeNMama

I prefer A&W. Teen burger no onions extra pickles. And onion rings. If they have honey packets to dip the onion rings into, bonus! It's been two or months since my last teen burger. :-(
If I'm going to eat junk, I try to exercise before so I have the calories saved up, instead of exercising afterward because it feels more like I'm punishing myself, instead of just anticipating and enjoying a treat.
Definitely don't eat out often.

Jeff92se

kateroot

Lots, and lots, and LOTS of things are poisonous in large quantities but harmless (or beneficial) in smaller quantities. Things like Vitamin A and B, Iron, sodium, oxygen, water, etc. By your logic, we shouldn't take Vitamin A because it is dangerous to take too much.

Very true. I just think the average fast food meal has way more synthetic crap in it than the average person should consume on a daily basis. That's the only point I was trying to make. "Poison" was a poor word choice.

Fair enough. I call truce.

Ditto

CaptainGordo

I never want this thread to end. Seriously. It could only be better if we could work in HCG/VLCD and poop into it.

taso42

Guess what I'm gonna eat for dinner

Jeff92se

WifeNMama

Guess what I'm gonna eat for dinner

It's unfortunate that this is under the post about hcg and poop... Because now I'm guessing... A small amount of poop.

yesiamaduck

I thought the same when I heard that recently. They have healthier options but they promote all of the crap.

Simple economics, they sell more of the unhealthy stuff so they can sell it at a lower rate

Cost per unit drops with demand

firedragon064

Whopper Jr is my favorite. It's only 340 cal and it's very satisfied for me.
My quick lunch is either Whopper Jr or Wendy's chili.
Whopper Jr is only 340 calorie.

Jeff92se

Today's Wendy's chilli = yesterday's whoppers.

But yeah, I eat it still

yesiamaduck

Oh by the way guys, I had a McDonalds last week & I lost weight

The is a fine line about keeping healthy and becoming a self made authority figure who is too health conscious, if you don't want to eat it then fine.... but Fast Food is sustenance which ISN'T Poison, it doesn't cause any damage to you purely from eating it... now alcohol & nicotine they are a poison because it immediately destroys cells whether you abuse them or not, the is a big difference.

It's good people on here try to keep a healthy approach to life but some people seem to loose touch with why these products are here in the first place and why people eat them. Not everyone, in fact most people don't abuse fast food it's poor decision making that does that NOT the food you are consuming.

Jorra

You guys are making me want hella BK. I'll get it too, when I'm working my *kitten* off serving this "poison" to unsuspecting Black Friday shoppers.

CaptainGordo

Today's Wendy's chilli = yesterday's Hot N' Juicy

But yeah, I eat it still

Fixed it.

SunnyDispo619

"Like" and agree...unfortunately, many people find it easier to drive thru than to plan ahead and cook for 15 minutes...Sad.

What would be the "health costs" of feeding a child a moderate amount of Burger King, i.e. 1-2 times per month?

sexforjaffacakes

I never want this thread to end. Seriously. It could only be better if we could work in HCG/VLCD and poop into it.

I can't eat BK cuz I'm on HCG ):

HeatherShrinking

Many ingredients in fast food are poisonous in larger quantities. Small doses of poison are still poison. I'm not a nutritionist, and I'm not touting myself as an expert. And I'm not some holier-than-thou jerk who lives off of organic spinach and tofu. I eat fast food, just like pretty much everyone else in the developed world. I'm just sayin' it's junk.

I see where you are trying to go with this but I think your logic is flawed.

Following your logic - When ingredients in larger quantities are poisonous, a smaller dose of the same ingredient is still poisonous.

Sure many things larger quantities are poisonous (For example, Vitamins D in large quantities is very poisonous - leads to calcium deposits in your muscles, including your heart)

However, a smaller dosage of an ingredient (that is poisonous in large quantities) is not automatically poisonous. (Going back to my example with Vitamin D, in smaller quantities it is quite good for you.)

Maybe it is the large quantities that are poisonous?

wildcata77

Fast "food" is poison, and it's nasty to eat it. That's not a judgment or an opinion, it's a fact. It's not real food in any way, shape, or form. You'd have a very hard time finding some of the abhorrent ingredients in a fast food meal in the grocery store, even in the processed food sections.

I eat a BK whopper probably once a year. I get that craving, and nothing else will satisfy it, so I go for it. I don't think people should be judged for eating it on occasion. But it's still poison. Anyone who says otherwise is completely in denial.

Damn I'm in denial!
So the government is letting them get away with selling poison?

The government lets plenty of corporations get away with selling poison. Look at all the FDA approved drugs that have been recalled for killing people. If you think the government cares what McDonald's is feeding you, then apparently you are in denial.

Let me say, yet again, that I'm not JUDGING anyone for eating fast food. I eat it myself. I'm just saying there's no point in denying what it really is.

And here I didn't think the combo meals came with kool aid.

This is the best comment EVER.

bcattoes

No one is forces anyone to eat BK, but they do give you several options to make it more or less healthier if you want to.

Parents sometimes force kids to eat BK by making it the only available option.

Gingerw10

First thing that comes to my mind is: "Can you imagine the CALORIES in that meal?!' That alone is a real turn off for fast food!

wildcata77

No one is forces anyone to eat BK, but they do give you several options to make it more or less healthier if you want to.

Parents sometimes force kids to eat BK by making it the only available option.

I would really like for you to expound on this a bit.

Shanna_Inc86

FYI. The FDA is one of the strictest organizations on the planet regarding food/drug approvals.

Then why did they use to do 50,000 inspections/year of meat packing plants in the 1970s and less than 10,000 inspections/year now?

Most of the head ppl in the FDA use to WORK for MAJOR food corporations...its totally corrupt

kateroot

Many ingredients in fast food are poisonous in larger quantities. Small doses of poison are still poison. I'm not a nutritionist, and I'm not touting myself as an expert. And I'm not some holier-than-thou jerk who lives off of organic spinach and tofu. I eat fast food, just like pretty much everyone else in the developed world. I'm just sayin' it's junk.

I see where you are trying to go with this but I think your logic is flawed.

Following your logic - When ingredients in larger quantities are poisonous, a smaller dose of the same ingredient is still poisonous.

Sure many things larger quantities are poisonous (For example, Vitamins D in large quantities is very poisonous - leads to calcium deposits in your muscles, including your heart)

However, a smaller dosage of an ingredient (that is poisonous in large quantities) is not automatically poisonous. (Going back to my example with Vitamin D, in smaller quantities it is quite good for you.)

Maybe it is the large quantities that are poisonous?

I explained where I was coming from with this in a later post. I don't think fast food is evil, or that eating it will kill you. I think it's full of garbage that we shouldn't be putting in our bodies on a regular basis. That's all I was trying to say.

Shanna_Inc86

I like your post alot...haven't heard that commercial and would roll my eyes in disgust if I did

and I'm going to offend some people...but IMO fast food should NEVER be viewed as a treat
I think if you're going to eat that you might as well drink diluted bleach...the chemicals that are added to that "food" is revolting

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Why was ^this necessary I feel the same way the first poster did, I don't think it makes you "on a high horse" snobby or whatever. Sorry not everyone wants to put nasty things in their bodies. If you want to thats fine, but its not for everyone. I don't think a catty comment was needed here, I like reading that other people think fast food is as gross as I think it is.

This is a really catty and snobby post. You are basically insulting everyone who eats burgers.

I love burgers...I love meat...as long as it came from grass fed cows or came from a deer

Espressocycle

It's a long- and commonly-held misconception that fast food is cheaper, and to blame for obesity, in the US. Once one does the math, it's easy to see that one can certainly eat healthier for the same price, or even less, than fast food.

The fast food joints aren't to blame for obesity -- it's individuals lifestyle choices that lead to obesity. Income is not a factor, as the facts prove that it's cheaper to eat healthy food at home.

There was a great discussion about this a while back (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/358863-is-junk-food-really-cheaper), which highlighted a great article on the subject: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/opinion/sunday/is-junk-food-really-cheaper.html?pagewanted=2&_r=3&ref=opinion

Nothing wrong with eating out, and indulging once in a while.

:drinker:

I think it's "cheaper" the same way paying $5,000 for a TV on the installment plan at Renta-Center is cheaper. When you're poor, you can't afford to stock up your pantry and purchase cookwear and utensils. Plus, if you work long hours, you just don't have the time to cook properly. You might live too far from a grocery store and not have a car to carry home enough food, while there is a fast food joint on the corner. Plus, you might be functionally illiterate, making it tough to follow a recipe and maybe your meath head mother didn't teach you to cook anything besides meth.