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Burger King Ditches Trans Fat

FitSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700

If you're a big fan of an occasional Whopper, you'll be happy to know that Burger King will be cooking with trans fat free cooking oil. By Nov. 1, in all of its restaurants nationwide, every item on the menu including baked goods will contain zero grams of artificial trans fat. This is big news for the nation's number two hamburger chain, and it's sure to make customers feel better about eating there.

Hydrogenated oils contain trans fat. The reason this fat is so bad for us is that it's proven to raise bad cholesterol levels in the body, lower good cholesterol, and can increase a person's risk for heart disease. Companies use this type of oil to increase the shelf life of products, to preserve flavor, and in the long run to save money.

Many customers enjoying foods made with the trans fat free oil are noticing no difference in taste, or they say the foods taste even better. Although it's been a slow process for Burger King to get on the trans fat free bandwagon (Taco Bell, KFC, and Wendy's have already made the switch), I say it's better late than never.

Fast Food Breakdown: French Fries

FitSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:45:00 -0800

What is it about french fries that makes us crave them so? Is it the saltiness? The crispy outside and soft, warm inside? Is it that they make ketchup taste so good?

Well whatever the reason, people love them and fast-food joints know that. Unfortunately deep-fried foods aren't exactly healthy for us, which we know, but maybe seeing some actual numbers will help prevent us from ordering the super-size fries at Mickey D's next time.

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Burger King Makes a Pledge

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:45:00 -0700

With childhood obesity on the rise it is refreshing to see Buger King, the second largest hamburger chain in the world, make some changes in how they create and market food for their under twelve demographic. They have pledged to limit ads for the Kids Meals to those that contain no more than 560 calories with less than 30 percent of the calories coming from fat and with only 10 percent coming from added sugars.

In order to follow these new guidelines they are creating flame broiled chicken tenders and BK Fresh Apple Fries. These are made from red apples, skinned and cut to look like french fries and will be served in the same containers as fries. Although the Apple Fries will not be fried and will be served cold, parents around the world are hoping that the packaging and cut sways their child to make and enjoy a healthy choice. BK will start offering other healthier fare like organic applesauce and low fat milk.

It might seem a dubious proposition to make and package apples to look like french fries, but a recent study showed that food branded as fast food even if it is carrots, still appeals to children, no matter what. So maybe you can put a sheep in wolf's clothing after all!

Trans Fat Round-Up

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0800

Here are the most recent leaders in the war against trans fats:

Los Angeles is strongly encouraging its eateries to cut out trans fat in the next 19 months.
Burger King announced that it has selected a new trans-fat free oil.
Marriott, the worlds largest hotel company, is banning trans fats from 2,300 of its hotels.

Burger King Breakdown

FitSugar — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:29:12 -0800

It turns out that the Home of the Whopper should probably be called Home of a Whole Lotta Calories. However for some people Burger King just can't be avoided, so while you're there take a good look at what you're about to eat.

You should probably get the:
Tendergrill Salad with no dressing at 300 calories, 11 grams of fat, 0.5 grams trans fat, 840 mg of sodium and 17 grams of carbs.

You could also get the:
Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich with no mayo at 400 calories, 7 grams of fat, 0 grams trans fat, 1090 mg of sodium and 49 grams of carbs.

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