Recently I posted about a McDonald’s billboard that promotes the “Big Breakfast with Hotcakes.” Scott’s guess was right on the mark for calories and fat, but he left off the syrup and butter… which are not insignificant. Continue Reading McDonald’s Big Breakfast Followup
Calories
A really, really big breakfast
This ten-foot-tall plate of food contains three pancakes (with syrup and butter), a biscuit, scrambled eggs, a sausage patty, and hash browns. Can you guess how many calories that is? Continue Reading A really, really big breakfast
A hidden gem in healthcare reform
The new healthcare reform bill will require restaurant chains to include calorie information on their menus. Continue Reading A hidden gem in healthcare reform
How many calories should I eat?
I’ve been surprised several times over the past few days when I’ve casually asked a couple of people, “Do you know how many calories you should eat each day?” and they were completely off the mark. Continue Reading How many calories should I eat?
Ignorance is not bliss
I had dinner at Baja Fresh with a good friend last night. As soon as I walked in, I looked around to find the nutrition information which — to BF’s credit — was sitting right on the counter. Continue Reading Ignorance is not bliss