Nothing exceeds like excess.
Normally this thing blog is limited to the world of wine and alcohol. Of course, without food, niether would be nearly as fun. With that said, this post may lead you to question the definition of 'food'.
It looks like the fast food industry is taking their cues from the politicians in this country and have tossed any remaining logic and self-respect right out the window.
Case in point: A BIG breakfast at Burger King
On a recent to trip to Baltimore, my traveling companion was nursing abit of a hangover when she announced that 'greasy' hash browns were the order of the day. Next thing, we're walking into a Burger King. I must admit that I have not seen one of these things in person, but the static stickers on the windows advertising this sandwich are enough to make you haul ass in the opposite direction.
When I originally read this article, there was a quote from Morgon Spurlock - director/star of the movie 'Supersize Me'. It seems to have been removed, but his comment went something like 'Burger King should be giving out coupons for $5 off your first by-pass surgery with every purchase'. I can't imagine why this doesn't appear in newer versions of this article.
But BK is not alone in this:
For a breakdown on the 'nutritional values' of the 'Enormous' one, as well as all the other delights Burger King is providing, go here. According to their own admition, the E.O.S. weighs in with an amazing 1,860 mg of sodium. Just in case that doesn't do much for you, keep in mind that the RDA (recommended daily allowance) for sodium in the U.S. is 2,400 mg. In the U.K. that number is around 1,600 mg per day. So this 'sandwich' is providing better than 3/4 of the sodium one person should have all day. Unbelievable. Or so it would seem until you learn that 'The average intake in the United States is between 4,000 and 5,000 mg of sodium per day.' I haven't actually measured my sodium intake but I feel it pretty safe to say that it is on the lower side of things. On my cursory knowledge of statistics would lead me to believe that if the average is 4000-5000 mg and I'm coming in around the 2400 mark, then there is at least one person who is taking in 7000-8000 mg of sodium.
This should be just about enough salt to properly pickle a horse.
BTW, I'll buy one of these breakfast things for the first one to correctly identify the source of the title for this post. Name the characters involved and the situation, and I'll even kick in for the value meal. As far as the subsequent health issues, you're on your own.
It looks like the fast food industry is taking their cues from the politicians in this country and have tossed any remaining logic and self-respect right out the window.
Case in point: A BIG breakfast at Burger King
On a recent to trip to Baltimore, my traveling companion was nursing abit of a hangover when she announced that 'greasy' hash browns were the order of the day. Next thing, we're walking into a Burger King. I must admit that I have not seen one of these things in person, but the static stickers on the windows advertising this sandwich are enough to make you haul ass in the opposite direction.
The No. 2 fast food chain debuted its Enormous Omelet Sandwich Monday. The sandwich has one sausage patty, two eggs, two American cheese slices and three strips of bacon.Holy Shit!
That works out to 730 calories and 47 grams of fat -- more than a Whopper sandwich, which the Burger King Web site said has 700 calories and 42 grams of fat.
When I originally read this article, there was a quote from Morgon Spurlock - director/star of the movie 'Supersize Me'. It seems to have been removed, but his comment went something like 'Burger King should be giving out coupons for $5 off your first by-pass surgery with every purchase'. I can't imagine why this doesn't appear in newer versions of this article.
But BK is not alone in this:
"The new sandwich comes about four months after Hardee's also bucked the "health trend" in fast food restaurants by offering a burger it dubbed the "Monster Thickburger," with 1,400 calories and 107 grams of fat."In case your not familiar with this little gem of American gastronomy, this sandwich 'contains two 1/3-pound slabs of Angus beef, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese and mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun.' Honestly, who the hell needs this?
For a breakdown on the 'nutritional values' of the 'Enormous' one, as well as all the other delights Burger King is providing, go here. According to their own admition, the E.O.S. weighs in with an amazing 1,860 mg of sodium. Just in case that doesn't do much for you, keep in mind that the RDA (recommended daily allowance) for sodium in the U.S. is 2,400 mg. In the U.K. that number is around 1,600 mg per day. So this 'sandwich' is providing better than 3/4 of the sodium one person should have all day. Unbelievable. Or so it would seem until you learn that 'The average intake in the United States is between 4,000 and 5,000 mg of sodium per day.' I haven't actually measured my sodium intake but I feel it pretty safe to say that it is on the lower side of things. On my cursory knowledge of statistics would lead me to believe that if the average is 4000-5000 mg and I'm coming in around the 2400 mark, then there is at least one person who is taking in 7000-8000 mg of sodium.
This should be just about enough salt to properly pickle a horse.
BTW, I'll buy one of these breakfast things for the first one to correctly identify the source of the title for this post. Name the characters involved and the situation, and I'll even kick in for the value meal. As far as the subsequent health issues, you're on your own.
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