Trump eating at McDonald's?
The question was asked by a CNN reporter. And here is Donald Trump's response:
“I am a clean person.
I like cleanliness.
And I think it's better to eat at fast food, than somewhere where you don't know where the ingredients come from.
At McDonald's, they have a certain standard ... "
“The bottom line with big franchises is that one bad burger can destroy their reputation. "
“The other night I ate at Kentucky Fried Chicken… frankly, it's not the worst.
It seems crazy to eat at McDonald's when you have as much money as Trump ...
But what I can imagine is that a Trump is less likely to be poisoned while eating at a fast, anonymous restaurant.
And then researchers compared the bacteria in different restaurants - expensive or inexpensive.
Surprisingly, high-end restaurants are the least “clean”. They accumulate as much bacteria in kitchens as in toilets. Notably, the Bacillus cereus strain, known to cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting .
By comparison, researchers found fewer bacteria in fast food kitchens. It is linked to the fact that fast food restaurants use disposable dishes ... while large restaurants are "diving" in the kitchen.
This is all the more important in sushi restaurants where everything is played out in freshness and cleanliness.
Trump is therefore not entirely wrong to insist on praising the cleanliness of big fast food chains.
This story reminded me that we all find ourselves pushing McDonald's doors every once in a while, whether we like it or not ...
... And that it would be interesting to put together a little guide on how to do it best.
How to get out of McDonald's alive
I know you are trying to eat healthy (as much as possible).
But let's be honest - eating fast food is inevitable sometimes.
It could be while traveling… along a freeway… or because nothing else is open at this hour.
And deep down, I don't consider eating at a fast food chain necessarily a health disaster.
So here are five tips to make the best choice for your health:
Tip N ° 1: Avoid "MAXI" - but also "MINI" formulas!
Usually, you will be offered to transform your menu into "maxi" for a small supplement. It's a trap. The "big fries", the "big drinks" are a false economy.
The normal menu has enough calories. What you eat as a supplement will only be greed.
Likewise, you will also be tempted by economical menus (such as "low prices", "low prices").
You should know that in order to lower their prices in this way, the chains save on raw material. They therefore use more preservatives. And to give flavor despite everything, they add sugar. Again, you are making a false economy ...
Tip # 2: Make it half and half
Start with a menu for two. Then wait and see if you are still hungry to order more.
This is a rule I recommend that you follow in all restaurants.
You have to understand that restaurants are designed to sell you starter, main course, cheese and dessert menus. That is, amounts greater than your energy requirements.
When I cook for myself, I never plan on appetizers. And I consider dessert to be optional.
Yet since our childhood we have been programmed to order at least two or three dishes at a restaurant.
And deep down, you feel a sense of guilt in ordering only one dish ... or worse, in sharing a dish ... the impression of doing a bad job to the restaurant owner.
Finally, the advantage of a fast food restaurant is that you don't feel indebted to order a minimum quantity.
Tip # 3: Know Your Enemy
Fast food is associated with fat. But in reality, it's the sugar that should be avoided as much as possible.
I am thinking above all of sodas, desserts (ice cream), but also sauces! Ketchup, barbecue, white vinaigrette, sweet and sour, mustard and honey ...
So if you have a salad, be reasonable on the dressing.
And finally, remember that all carbohydrates (eg: French fries, bread) turn into sugar in your body.
In practice, it is possible to order a hamburger where the bread is replaced by a lettuce leaf. Think about it!
Tip # 4: Identify minimally processed foods
Your mission is to go through the menu eliminating highly processed foods.
The most iconic is the processed cheese found in cheeseburgers. Followed by bread and chicken nuggets (?). And finally, the sauces we have already talked about.
You still have minced meat, whole pieces of chicken, eggs, salad and other raw vegetables (tomatoes, onions), pickles (pickles ...), and at a pinch, bacon.
Tip 5: the 3 drinks allowed
Finally, to make things easier for you, I have listed the 3 safe fast food drinks:
- The water
- Coffee
- Tea (but not iced tea which is sweetened in advance)
A glow at the end of the tunnel?
When you put aside the bad reputation of junk food chains, and look at them objectively, you are forced to admit that they have improved over the years.
Before a McDonald's looked like this:
Today, fast food chains are more welcoming, cleaner, better decorated.
They communicate at great expense on the origin, quality and freshness of their ingredients. And they add healthy dishes to their menu (as long as they don't overdo the sauce).
This is not true of all fast food. You will notice that Chinese / Vietnamese kebabs and caterers have failed to:
organize themselves into large franchise chains
guarantee a reputation for impeccable hygiene
create a welcoming environment
So to choose between an inexpensive kebab and a McDonald's, you will know where to find me ...
