In 1950, in fast food restaurants, a portion of carbonated drink was 225 grams. And today at McDonald’s, having ordered a small portion of Coca-Cola, you will be provided with 340 grams, and a large one is 900 grams. This is approximately 310 kcal.
For their unsurpassed taste, the finished dishes should thank the American industry of artificial flavors. This gives a profit of $ 1.4 billion over the year. In addition to a strawberry smoothie, you will be served about 50 artificial ingredients.
Smoking is the first cause of death in America. The second reason is considered to be obesity.
For the year, the United States spends $ 33 billion on advertising products containing salt, sugar and a huge amount of fat. Earlier in every children's television program there was an advertisement for fast food. They advertised carbonated drinks, cereals with lots of sugar. Such advertisements were banned in 2009.
In a fast food restaurant such as McDonalds, a large portion of french fries contains 29 grams of fat and 610 kcal.
In 1921, the first fast food diner opened in Kansas. It was called the White Castle. Hamburgers were the signature dish. This was new to the public. Buyers were pleased with the stable price: until 1946, the cost of a hamburger was 5 cents.
Bistro Moderne in New York and Las Vegas Brasserie serve the most expensive burger at $ 120. And even then not always - only in the season of black truffles. In addition to truffles, the burger includes vegetables, beef tenderloin marinated in red wine, as well as Parmesan cheese. Are you willing to pay $ 1000 for a pizza? And this exists! Filled with such a treat with thin lobster tails, four varieties of caviar, green onions and sour cream.
In the US, more than 90% of children eat at McDonald's every month.
In America, the most consumed vegetable is french fries.