FLR 056: 2020 Freaky Fast Foods

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None For today’s show, I continue digging into the subject of fast food restaurants by examining the worst of the worst, what I call “freaky fast foods.”  They have really become a phenomenon in recent years.  I will try to explore what that says about our society, and why that trend will probably continue into the near future. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. References: Dietary Reference Intakes – National Academies of Science https://www.nap.edu/download/10490 The Guardian, “Are You Eating Too Much Protein” https://tinyurl.com/y6wyak95 FDA, “Menu Labeling Requirements” https://tinyurl.com/y57h9hc5 Eat This website, “The #1 Unhealthiest Menu Option at Every Popular Fast Food Restaurant” https://tinyurl.com/yyhqsmax Book:  “Fat Chance” by Dr. Robert Lustig https://tinyurl.com/yydljp7z Book:  “Food Junkies” by Vera Tarman https://tinyurl.com/yysjw63f Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Merry Go” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.