Big Mac = big tummy?! (McDonald's)

Member Name: freud

Product:	McDonald's
Date:	18/02/09 (301 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: usually accessible, predictable food,OK price

Disadvantages: not the healthiest food on offer

I'll make a confession to you all right here & now - when I was pregnant with my eldest daughter (now 22) I ate ate to 5 Big Macs a day - I'm surprised I didn't give birth to a baby complete with salad, burger bun & mayo!

In the 1980's though there weren't the health warnings about overeating, eating only freshly-washed salad & avoiding raw eggs (in mayo) etc so I didn't feel bad as I had plenty of 'proper' protein, vegetables & fresh fruit.

Luckily, 22 years on, my daughter has always been fit & healthy & doesn't have an addiction to McDonalds!

I haven't been there for a sit-down meal or takeaway for ages now - not that I've been avoiding the place - just haven't been tempted. But having read the (mixed) reviews I'm feeling the urge for a burger (or 2?).

I won't go into into the ins & outs of McDonalds as everyone knows that their restaurants & drive-ins are like & what food is on offer. There must be a McD's in almost every city of the world - even Tehran!

The down -side
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- not healthy as we know - too much fat & salt makes the food high in calories. I know they've tried to do something about this but you can't deny their food isn't recommended by nutritionists as a regular meal option.

- too tempting for youngsters who can become 'fast food faddies'.
The toys given out with Happy Meals can encourage consumerism in a big way & can be expensive for those parents who don't like to say 'no' to their kids & their friends.

- very commercial.

- I understand the staff are poorly paid.

the up-side
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- usually easily accessible, bright & cheerful & usually pretty quick service (but obviously this depends on the time of day, staffing levels etc).

- the food is predictable & usually reliable.

- well packed & prices are OK compared to other fast food chains.

- popular with most ages as the menu os reasonably varied.

- usually open for breakfasts 'til late so good for shift workers etc.

summary
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- I find the food too salty - always want gallons of water after eating.

- fries are too skinny & too greasy for my liking.

- something for most tastes? - burgers, chicken nuggets, breakfasts, hot drinks (hate the coffee!), variety of cold drinks & ice-creams.

- usually fairly accessible, predictable food, service variable.

- good for a treat but not for everyday eating in my opinion.

- As I'm writing this my urge for a Big Mac is getting stronger by the minute....

Summary: probably the most famous hot-food place in the world?