Fast food.  How there is a debate about the actual nutritional value of fast food, I don’t understand.  Here’s the thing, I rarely eat fast food because it doesn’t make me feel all that great.  I like my food to nourish my body and help me feel energized!  But I’ll still have fast food every once in a while if I’m seriously craving an In’N’Out cheeseburger and chocolate shake. YUMMM!!!!  What I mean is everything in moderation.  Know what you eat and don’t blindly chow down on empty, fatty calories.  They’re not good for you now and definitely not good for you as you age.  (-;  So, have that cheeseburger, just be sure to balance out your other meals with steamed veggies, quinoa, whole grains, a colorful salad, etc.  (And a ton of water!!) You get the idea.  Be creative with it!  

For more reading on what we eat, click the title of this post. I’ve attached a link to an article from the LA Times on a new study that shows the relationship of fast food restaurants to the high rates of obesity.  Enjoy and happy, healthful eating!!