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Fast food nutrition facts
Fast food facts for Mcdonalds
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Hash browns "weight for weight" contain more fat and
calories than a cheeseburger or Big Mac.
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Mcdonald's regular milkshakes have less than 10 grams of
total fat - the calorie content is high due to added sugar
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there are more calories in a large portion of French
Fries than in 9 Chicken McNuggets
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a double sausage & egg McMuffin contains more calories
and fat than any other single breakfast item
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the hamburger has the lowest fat and calories out of all
McDonalds burgers
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the new Big Tasty third-pounder burger now has far more
fat and calories than any other single item
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a large chocolate donut contains more fat and calories
than any other desert item
Calories in
McDonalds food
Fast food facts for Chinese food
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Prawn crackers may seem a light food but they are fried
in oil and contain lots of calories and fat
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the vegetable items are usually lower in fat than the
meat dishes but can still be high in total calories
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Boiled rice is much lower in calories then fried rice
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Spare ribs are often loaded with fat and give them that
satisfying taste
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Duck and Pork dishes are very often the highest fat foods
of all Chinese meat dishes
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many appetizers are deep fried and some can hold more oil
resulting in excessive calories
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Meat items fried in batter contain 3 lots of calories,
from the protein (meat), Carbs (batter) & fat (frying)
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Stir-fry dishes are the best choice for lower calories
Weight loss
progress often slows due to a lowered metabolism.
Increase metabolism
before cutting calories and very low calorie diets wont be necessary
Fast food facts for Indian food
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Pappadums are very high in calories but because they are
often eaten in small portions energy intake is low
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Korma and Biryani dishes are some of the most fattening
Indian dishes
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although the fat content in naan bread is medium they are
such a dense food that total calories are high
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Indian foods are often cooked in Ghee - basically pure
fat and high in cholesterol!
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Any sauces that solidify at room temperature are high in
saturated fats
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Tikka dishes are usually lower in fat as the meat is
cooked in a dry oven
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Green Chiles used in many Indian curries are high in
vitamin C
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Red chili powder is high in vitamin A
Fast food facts for Italian food
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Creamy pasta sauces are often higher in fat
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Tomato based sauces are the best choice
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Some Italian breads are served soaked in oil
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Lasagne is made with layers of cheese which is loaded
with fat
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Pizza vegetable toppings are a better choice than meat
toppings
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Choose thin-based pizza and add extra chilli and garlic
rather than fatty pepperoni or extra cheese.
Fast food facts for Chip shop food
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Fish cakes are lower in fat than fish
in batter
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The batter helps hold more oil when fish is deep fried
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Chips (UK chips) are loaded with fat, calories and salt
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Mushy peas is a much better chip shop choice rather than
chips
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Many chip shops use palm oil which is the cheapest and
loaded with saturated fat
All fast food facts listed above are intended for people
attempting to lose weight. It does not mean any foods stated are necessarily
bad for health!
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