KFC Nutrition Information is Finger-licking Good!
Kentucky Fried Chicken, part of the Yum! Brands corporation, has its nutrition information available online. Again, another corporation uses .pdf, which is just annoying. They should just put the information on the web page itself. By putting it in a document, KFC is forcing their audience to either print the page (does anybody do that anymore?) or to download it and save it or delete later on. Either way, the information isn’t as accessible as it could be.
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Their use of PDF files notwithstanding, KFC has actually done a pretty good job of providing resources such as dietetic substitutions and information about food allergies. It is one of the better corporate sites I have found for providing nutrition information.
Baskin Robbins: 31 Ways to Gain Weight
I have to give Baskin Robbins credit. They aren’t shy about publishing nutritional information about their irresistible flavors and treats. While some companies (we’re talking about you, Chipotle), resist providing nutrition information when asked for it, Baskin Robbins makes it available to everyone- even if you don’t ask for it.
I’m not sure I really want to know that the ever-so-tasty Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup sundae has 1,430 calories! If I eat the whole thing, I basically have to drink water the rest of the day… and the next. 36g (180% DV) of saturated fat isn’t good for anybody. On the other hand, it does have 30% of the daily recommended value of Vitamin A, which has many benefits.
All is not lost, however. You can get 70% of your daily dose of calcium just by finishing an entire 24 oz. shake. Like Vitamin A, Calcium has many benefits too.
If you’re like me, and enjoy an occasional Baskin Robbins frozen ice cream treat, you can’t go wrong with a dish of the classic Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. At a measly 150 calories, this frozen treat is sure to delight all members of the family, unless you’re on the Atkins diet (32g of carbs).
Do calories count with fast food?
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A new study conducted by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) suggests calorie information alone won’t curb our fast food appetite. Their research has shown that people who live in neighborhoods with an abundance of fast-food restaurants have higher obesity rates than people who live in areas more supermarkets and produce vendors. Now, this seems kind of obvious, but it is an interesting look at just how important knowing the caloric value of a meal really is. Continue Reading >>
