Burger King ... you are kidding me..
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I think it's hilarious that in my personal experience , the people who cry "people should be allowed to make their own food choices! etc" are also against gay marriage, pro-life, etc....doesn't make much sense.
Moving along--if you want to eat crap, go ahead. Scroll by threads like this. I have no clue why people consider McDonald's, etc to be a "treat"--a treat to me is some really high quality chocolate or cheese, etc. Not something that is just plain bad for me.0 -
Well said.BK is business. Businesses are allowed to exist. While they are existing they are allowed to serve products. Doesn't matter if you or I like that product, they are still allowed. While selling those products, they are allowed to promote and price their products pretty much however they like. So they want to group several of their popular products together and market them to "families"? They're allowed to do that.
Human beings are people. People are allowed to exist. To continue existing, they require food. They are allowed to consume whatever food they feel fits into their life style, budget, and personal views. Doesn't matter if you or I like that food, they are still allowed. So they want to go through a drive thru and purchase a "family meal deal" that may or may not be a good deal and may or may not be healthy, gmo free, tofu based, vitamin infused, freeze dried, astronaut food? They're allowed to do that.
Go cry about it.0 -
If I cry, how to I log the calories burnt?0
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I find it mildly interesting that we bash people for eating fast food when we are all on a website that caters to losing weight/eating healthier. Hypocrital. Once we all found the "way", we all have this holier than tho attittude about those that don't think like the new found "all knowing". People here (not necessarily you) have this "born again christian thing" about nutrition and frankly, it's slightly annoying when it goes overboard. (like in this thread but not necessarily you)
I just assume that most of the people that creep through the forums looking for food posts so they can interject about chemicals and poisons are just trolls looking to cause a stir. Anyone that cares can do a little research on their own can disprove the vast majority of that nonsense in a short amount of time. It just doesn't do any good to post about it here because people are drawn to what is shocking more often than the boring truth that, other than being overly high in calories and sodium, there's nothing wrong with most fast food.0 -
BK is business. Businesses are allowed to exist. While they are existing they are allowed to serve products. Doesn't matter if you or I like that product, they are still allowed. While selling those products, they are allowed to promote and price their products pretty much however they like. So they want to group several of their popular products together and market them to "families"? They're allowed to do that.
Human beings are people. People are allowed to exist. To continue existing, they require food. They are allowed to consume whatever food they feel fits into their life style, budget, and personal views. Doesn't matter if you or I like that food, they are still allowed. So they want to go through a drive thru and purchase a "family meal deal" that may or may not be a good deal and may or may not be healthy, gmo free, tofu based, vitamin infused, freeze dried, astronaut food? They're allowed to do that.
Go cry about it.
I could be wrong, but I don't *think* anybody in this thread questioned burger king's right to exist and sell their food.0 -
I think it's hilarious that in my personal experience , the people who cry "people should be allowed to make their own food choices! etc" are also against gay marriage, pro-life, etc....doesn't make much sense.
Moving along--if you want to eat crap, go ahead. Scroll by threads like this. I have no clue why people consider McDonald's, etc to be a "treat"--a treat to me is some really high quality chocolate or cheese, etc. Not something that is just plain bad for me.
A treat is something you enjoy, if you enjoy McDonalds or the idea of having convinient and hot food then it'll be a treat... am I wrong ?:D0 -
BK is business. Businesses are allowed to exist. While they are existing they are allowed to serve products. Doesn't matter if you or I like that product, they are still allowed. While selling those products, they are allowed to promote and price their products pretty much however they like. So they want to group several of their popular products together and market them to "families"? They're allowed to do that.
Human beings are people. People are allowed to exist. To continue existing, they require food. They are allowed to consume whatever food they feel fits into their life style, budget, and personal views. Doesn't matter if you or I like that food, they are still allowed. So they want to go through a drive thru and purchase a "family meal deal" that may or may not be a good deal and may or may not be healthy, gmo free, tofu based, vitamin infused, freeze dried, astronaut food? They're allowed to do that.
Go cry about it.
I could be wrong, but I don't *think* anybody in this thread questioned burger king's right to exist and sell their food.
I'm sure someone said something very close to those lines really early in the thread, it was at the point I stopped coming back into this thread for a while because it had jumped the shark. Then I left again when someone suggested that these businesses exist solely to poison people... and now I'm back again and I don't even know why! I guess I got a Glutton for Punishment or something
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I just assume that most of the people that creep through the forums looking for food posts so they can interject about chemicals and poisons are just trolls looking to cause a stir. Anyone that cares can do a little research on their own can disprove the vast majority of that nonsense in a short amount of time. It just doesn't do any good to post about it here because people are drawn to what is shocking more often than the boring truth that, other than being overly high in calories and sodium, there's nothing wrong with most fast food.
Well, here's a list of ingredients in a Big Mac bun and sauce. This doesn't even include the beef patties or cheese.
Bun:
- Enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, enzymes)
-- water
-- high fructose corn syrup
-- sugar
-- soybean oil and/or partially hydrogenated soybean oil
The bun also contains 2% or less of the following:
-- salt
-- calcium sulfate
-- calcium carbonate
-- wheat gluten
-- ammonium sulfate
-- ammonium chloride
-- sodium stearoyl lactylate *
-- datem *
-- ascorbic acid*
-- azodicarbonamide*
-- mono- and diglycerides*
-- ethoxylated monoglycerides*
-- monocalcium phosphate*
-- enzymes*
-- guar gum*
-- calcium peroxide*
-- soy flour*
-- calcium propionate (preservative)
-- sodium propionate (preservative)
-- soy lecithin
-- sesame seed.
* indicates: dough conditioner
Big Mac® Sauce:
-- Soybean oil
-- pickle relish (which is made of:)
-- diced pickles
-- high fructose corn syrup
-- sugar
-- vinegar
-- corn syrup
-- salt
-- calcium chloride
-- xanthan gum
-- potassium sorbate (preservative)
-- spice extractives
-- polysorbate 80
-- distilled vinegar
-- water
-- egg yolks
-- high fructose corn syrup
-- onion powder
-- mustard seed
-- salt
-- spices
-- propylene glycol alginate
-- sodium benzoate (preservative)
-- mustard bran
-- sugar
-- garlic powder
-- vegetable protein (hydrolyzed corn, soy and wheat) – fancy name for MSG
-- caramel color
-- extractives of paprika
-- soy lecithin
-- turmeric (color)
-- calcium disodium EDTA (protect flavor).
A little high in sodium and calories? Yeah, that would be the least of my worries. Trans fats, MSG, bleach... Yum.0 -
I find it mildly interesting that we bash people for eating fast food when we are all on a website that caters to losing weight/eating healthier. Hypocrital. Once we all found the "way", we all have this holier than tho attittude about those that don't think like the new found "all knowing". People here (not necessarily you) have this "born again christian thing" about nutrition and frankly, it's slightly annoying when it goes overboard. (like in this thread but not necessarily you)
I just assume that most of the people that creep through the forums looking for food posts so they can interject about chemicals and poisons are just trolls looking to cause a stir. Anyone that cares can do a little research on their own can disprove the vast majority of that nonsense in a short amount of time. It just doesn't do any good to post about it here because people are drawn to what is shocking more often than the boring truth that, other than being overly high in calories and sodium, there's nothing wrong with most fast food.
Agreed!!0 -
They have assigned blame to BK for obesity though.
I could be wrong, but I don't *think* anybody in this thread questioned burger king's right to exist and sell their food.BK is business. Businesses are allowed to exist. While they are existing they are allowed to serve products. Doesn't matter if you or I like that product, they are still allowed. While selling those products, they are allowed to promote and price their products pretty much however they like. So they want to group several of their popular products together and market them to "families"? They're allowed to do that.
Human beings are people. People are allowed to exist. To continue existing, they require food. They are allowed to consume whatever food they feel fits into their life style, budget, and personal views. Doesn't matter if you or I like that food, they are still allowed. So they want to go through a drive thru and purchase a "family meal deal" that may or may not be a good deal and may or may not be healthy, gmo free, tofu based, vitamin infused, freeze dried, astronaut food? They're allowed to do that.
Go cry about it.0 -
They have assigned blame to BK for obesity though.
Well that's silly.0 -
With the abundant availibity of high horse meat, we should make some burgers.0
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With the abundant availibity of high horse meat, we should make some burgers.
Yeah, let's barbecue our dogs while we're at it...
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With the abundant availibity of high horse meat, we should make some burgers.
Yeah, let's barbecue our dogs while we're at it...
In asian countries that's perfectly normal. Go to india and they will put you in jail for eating cow.0 -
In asian countries that's perfectly normal. Go to india and they will put you in jail for eating cow.
I know, I know. It just offends my personal sensibilities, because I couldn't imagine eating my horse. I suppose if I owned a cow, I probably wouldn't be able to eat beef anymore. That's just me.0 -
In asian countries that's perfectly normal. Go to india and they will put you in jail for eating cow.
I know, I know. It just offends my personal sensibilities, because I couldn't imagine eating my horse. I suppose if I owned a cow, I probably wouldn't be able to eat beef anymore. That's just me.
The high horse thing was just a joke though.0 -
I know, so was the dog thing. Just explaining where it came from.0
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With the abundant availibity of high horse meat, we should make some burgers.
Yeah, let's barbecue our dogs while we're at it...
Do you really want to go there?0 -
In asian countries that's perfectly normal. Go to india and they will put you in jail for eating cow.
I know, I know. It just offends my personal sensibilities, because I couldn't imagine eating my horse. I suppose if I owned a cow, I probably wouldn't be able to eat beef anymore. That's just me.
PLEASE DON'T EAT MOOOOOO0 -
I think it's hilarious that in my personal experience , the people who cry "people should be allowed to make their own food choices! etc" are also against gay marriage, pro-life, etc....doesn't make much sense.
Moving along--if you want to eat crap, go ahead. Scroll by threads like this. I have no clue why people consider McDonald's, etc to be a "treat"--a treat to me is some really high quality chocolate or cheese, etc. Not something that is just plain bad for me.
Um, so are you making a leap from "Fast Food Lovers" to "Anti-Gay, Anti-Abortion Right Wing Nut Jobs"? b/c that what it appears to be, and that just makes me scratch my head.
There is a James Beard nominated chef in our area who is also a lesbian and obviously holds socially liberal beliefs. You know what she said in a recent magazine article that her fave cheap eats are? The taco truck and Cook-Out, a local drive through burger joint. I'm pretty sure she's not the only non-conservative I can find who appreciates fast food as a treat now and then.0 -
I actually know people who will think this is good, and will buy it. Those people also eat fast food / eat out almost every meal every day. eww. can't be good.0
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I just assume that most of the people that creep through the forums looking for food posts so they can interject about chemicals and poisons are just trolls looking to cause a stir. Anyone that cares can do a little research on their own can disprove the vast majority of that nonsense in a short amount of time. It just doesn't do any good to post about it here because people are drawn to what is shocking more often than the boring truth that, other than being overly high in calories and sodium, there's nothing wrong with most fast food.
Well, here's a list of ingredients in a Big Mac bun and sauce. This doesn't even include the beef patties or cheese.
Bun:
- Enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, enzymes)
-- water
-- high fructose corn syrup
-- sugar
-- soybean oil and/or partially hydrogenated soybean oil
The bun also contains 2% or less of the following:
-- salt
-- calcium sulfate
-- calcium carbonate
-- wheat gluten
-- ammonium sulfate
-- ammonium chloride
-- sodium stearoyl lactylate *
-- datem *
-- ascorbic acid*
-- azodicarbonamide*
-- mono- and diglycerides*
-- ethoxylated monoglycerides*
-- monocalcium phosphate*
-- enzymes*
-- guar gum*
-- calcium peroxide*
-- soy flour*
-- calcium propionate (preservative)
-- sodium propionate (preservative)
-- soy lecithin
-- sesame seed.
* indicates: dough conditioner
Big Mac® Sauce:
-- Soybean oil
-- pickle relish (which is made of:)
-- diced pickles
-- high fructose corn syrup
-- sugar
-- vinegar
-- corn syrup
-- salt
-- calcium chloride
-- xanthan gum
-- potassium sorbate (preservative)
-- spice extractives
-- polysorbate 80
-- distilled vinegar
-- water
-- egg yolks
-- high fructose corn syrup
-- onion powder
-- mustard seed
-- salt
-- spices
-- propylene glycol alginate
-- sodium benzoate (preservative)
-- mustard bran
-- sugar
-- garlic powder
-- vegetable protein (hydrolyzed corn, soy and wheat) – fancy name for MSG
-- caramel color
-- extractives of paprika
-- soy lecithin
-- turmeric (color)
-- calcium disodium EDTA (protect flavor).
A little high in sodium and calories? Yeah, that would be the least of my worries. Trans fats, MSG, bleach... Yum.
What is with the high horse comments and trolling? Really?
If people want to eat fast food, fine. In my INITIAL post I said, In MY personal opinion...
Why is fast food so damn acceptable and trying to eat more natural and organic is weird? NOT wanting a ton of chemicals and GMO's in my food is weird?
I don't tell people how to eat, however I would think on a DIETING and fitness site, there would be more acknowledgement that fast food is not good for you. And more acceptance of more natural food and organic food. People look at me like I'm weird? No, I think I've finally had the veil raised and can see things clearly.
I do NOT for one second think I'm better because I won't eat fast food, I won't eat non organic meat and I'm adding MORE and MORE food to that list. I was getting sick all the time. Before I even started losing weight and working out I had to start cutting food out of my diet b/c it was making me sick! I love being doubled over in pain because of something I ate and not knowing exactly what caused it. More and more americans have food allergies and it has to at least make you question if it has something to do with what they are putting in our food. Since cutting out fast food, since switching to more organic food, since trying to eat more foods where, oh I dunno I can actually pronounce all the ingredients in them, I have felt better. My hair looks better, my skin is better, I haven't gotten sick like I use to.
Choosing to not eat fast food goes far beyond calories or my weight. It has a lot more to do with my over all health.0 -
I don't get sick eating fast food. But I get fat if I eat too much of it.0
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I totally agree, Anna. I don't understand being called a troll for having a negative opinion of fast food.0
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I totally agree, Anna. I don't understand being called a troll for having a negative opinion of fast food.
I don't know. Something about telling everyone that eating fast food will essentially turn you into one of the "walking dead" then stating go ahead and eat it if you want to. IMHO anyway. After the 4-5th rant, you sort of get the feeling that she somehow against eating fast food.0 -
If someone is doubled over in pain from eating fast food the problem is with that person's sensitive digestive system, not with the food. I mean I don't know anyone who shares this problem so I imagine it's a tiny percentage of the population.0
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You are paying for convenience, not nutrition.0
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What is with the high horse comments and trolling? Really?
If people want to eat fast food, fine. In my INITIAL post I said, In MY personal opinion...
Why is fast food so damn acceptable and trying to eat more natural and organic is weird? NOT wanting a ton of chemicals and GMO's in my food is weird?
I don't tell people how to eat, however I would think on a DIETING and fitness site, there would be more acknowledgement that fast food is not good for you. And more acceptance of more natural food and organic food. People look at me like I'm weird? No, I think I've finally had the veil raised and can see things clearly.
Hi there, remember me, way back from page 4? We had this exchange: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
I like your horse...it's very tall and also shiny.
::waving from below where the commoners stand::
So, based on your wordage in your ORIGINAL post there, I'm not seeing where you said it was only your opinion about yourself. It seems pretty clear to me that you think all of us might as well be drinking bleach.
I can't take credit for what other people responded to you (and I also never called you a troll, I know what trolls are), and I do agree that on a diet board no one should be extolling fast food as a healthy option, but I havem't seen anyone running around in this thread congratulating each other on that healthy burger they ate last night. There are simply some of us who have the opinion that fast food can be a treat occasionally and still fit in to our weight loss plans.0 -
HA! I keep hearing this commercial and laughing my *kitten* off too...... because they make it sound like this is a GOOD option... not. LOLOL!0
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