Eating Out, Eating Right Argument...

The other day, someone posted a mocked up tweet stating the following:

Please, don't write write another article on obesity in America until you explain why salads are $7 and a burger is $1.

People are going to write on whatever subject that they feel is important.  While most of America understands obesity is an issue, let's not shame those who are overweight.  I simply will not stand for that.

So, let's be honest about this.  Why do salads cost $7 vs a $1 hamburger?  We are talking about fast food here.  So, you drive up to McDonald's or Wendy's, the salad costs considerably more than the low end hamburger.   

The $1 hamburger at McDonald's is smaller than regular burgers.  There is no lettuce, tomato, mayo, or any other extras.  It comes with 2-3 pickles, squirt of ketchup, and a sprinkling of finely diced onions.  The bun and meat are smaller than the other burgers.

The $7 salad generally contains chicken (grilled or fried), cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and a packet of dressing.  You may get some sliced almonds or croutons.  Check out the side salad, which is cheaper than the fancy salad.

Let's also be very honest with ourselves - are people really going to buy the "regular" hamburger when they could get a "Big Mac", "Bacon and Cheese", "Swiss and Mushrooms", and etc.  The burger needs lettuce, tomatoes, sliced onion, perhaps cheese, bacon, avocado, and whatever else.  The same goes for the salad, too.

Rather than spouting off about eating out and how come eating clean is so expensive, think about it for a few moments.  Is what you are selecting really healthy/clean?  The only thing that probably resolves that issue is to cook at home.