McDonald's: Top 10 Unhealthiest

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/empowered-health/health/6800599/story.html?tab=PHOT

Thoughts?
imo #3, #2, and #1 were quite surprising.

Fast food is no good for you?

Part of me is glad that chicken nuggets aren't on that list, Unless I missed it; they're the only thing I do get from there.
It doesn't surprise me that the shakes are at the top, since they are just made out of sheep fat, correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm surprised the list only states calories, while important it isn't the only thing that should be factored in a list of unhealthy food most salads are high in calories but are healthy.

The article isn't about fast food being unhealthy. Everyone knows that- duh bro. Its about informing consumers about whats the worst on their menu.

Additionally, most fast food chains have gone to the degree of providing healthier options since the debut of "Superize Size Me" in 2004. You just have to look out for the nutrition information easily available in-store or on the companies website.

Edit: I'm glad the McNuggets didnt make the list. I love them with my sweet and sour sauce!

Super Size Me came out some time ago, I guess these guys missed the memo.

Food is not the only thing to watch out for at McDonald's <.<

Liking some commercials though

This is so 2008

Chicken Nuggets (while tasty w/the hot mustard) are some of the most disgustingly produced "food" ever.

I can skin a deer and eat it no prob, clean a fish no prob etc, but after seeing what makes those up, I probably wont ever eat them again.

Meh some cultures eat some nasty thing. My family eats fried tripe tacos... gag!

Doesnt sound bad.

Nuggets are way worse than that.

Mmmmmm...Venison...

/drools

Yes, off topic I know, but it's a thread about McDonald's.

/sigh

While McDonalds is plenty unhealthy, their basis for the top 10 is rather stupid, imo.

They don't give any written info on why it's unhealthy or what in it is unhealthy, they're going strictly by number of calories.

If that were the case, a grilled chicken breast, sweet potato, spinach, and some steamed vegetables are worse for you than a king sized snikers bar

This. I eat some food with high calorie counts, but I stay within the amount of calories that I'll burn on a given day and I'm keeping in mind more important stats like saturated vs unsaturated fat and sodium levels along with how much of other nutrients I'm getting out of that meal.

That's because we're so inclined to treat health and weight interchangeably.

One of the world's most popular weight loss diets is based on not consuming carbohydrates for ***'s sake.

Yes, I agree, there is much more to it than that...

http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/getnutrition/nutritionfacts.pdf

...you have to consider portions, and calories-from-fat, saturated fat intakes, sodium, etc. to make such determinations. While none of it is particularly good, if you compare the same sorts of "fast foods" found in your grocery (i.e. microwave-able, pre-made, pre-packaged foods) it's surprising how steeped in caloric intake, sodium, saturated fats, etc. those are, as well.

It's a good idea to read the labels first. For sure that won't stop people from buying anything they really want to eat badly, but at least they will know what they are putting into their bodies.

I sense so much hate towards McDonald's... Why they don't list taco bell cuz their food cost some people have diarrhea..

Damn all this bad food, why does it have to be so damned tasty..

Yeah calories are really kind of a nominal number these days. I had someone giving me grief about me ordering three chicken sandwiches at chick-fil-a the other day because it was like 1200 calories and other bad stuffs. I mean I knew them so I wasn't just mouthing off to a stranger. Two regular and one spicy if anyone is curious.

I'm not exactly thin, but I'm far from fat. I work outside all day and am a very solid 275 (I'm 6'2" <.<; so not just short and round, tall and broad chested ('-'b). Had to break it to her if I was judging by calories alone I burn at least 3,000 in a normal work day just from how much I move and sweat.

While eating healthy is a big step, seems the world has forgotten that the more you move and do ***, the worse you can eat and get away with it. Food has eclipsed even marginal exercise for far too long. You can't just change your diet and lose weight permanently.

Go for a good while eating only "freshish" food.

Then go back to fast food and it tastes like ***.

Can't top Wendy's Finger licking Chilli.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2005-05-13-wendys-finger_x.htm

They shoulda done Wendy's really. Triple Baconator, 1330 calories of artery clogging deliciousness. Try to make sure I eat at least one of these a year

wat

This is.. not correct in the slightest. I mean, sure, you obviously increase your bio-*** capacity with a more rigorous physical lifestyle, but there's no substitution for responsible ingestion. While both are certainly advisable, a proper diet is immensely more important than above-average physical activity.

A challenger approaches.

Yeah, that came off wrong. I wasn't advocating fast food every day or anything. But, those with a higher physical output tend to be able to eat unhealthier and keep weight off.

Not talking about heart problems/stroke/etc etc, just meant as far as weight alone goes.

We don't have like any of those items at Mc.D here in norway >_>

La Royal with cheese?

Fairly sure they'r just not allowed because they make people double their weight once you eat one bite!

Ok we have the quarterpounder! Just not my local mc.d then I guess :p