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McDonalds, I’m Lovin’ It

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:27:45 +0000

McDonalds is a very popular fast food restaurant chain that started in American and now is found worldwide in 118 countries all the way from France to China.

The first McDonalds was called McDonalds Bar-B-Que and was opened by Dick and Mac McDonald in San Bernardino California. In 1949, they replaced potato chips on the McDonalds Menu with French Fries and introduced Triple Thick Milkshakes as well.

By 1965 during their ten year anniversary there were over 700 McDonalds restaurants throughout the United States of America. It wasn’t until 1966 when McDonalds aired their first television commercial featuring the famous clown Ronald McDonald. The moment he hit the airwaves he was considered to be an instant hit.

It was not until 1967 McDonalds went international opening up restaurants in Puerto Rico and Canada. The major turning point in McDonalds is in 1968 when they introduced the Big Mac. This sandwich is famous for its two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun and has been the topic of numerous catchy jingles throughout the years.

It was also this year when the famous hot apple pie was introduced and McDonalds opened up their 1000th restaurant. McDonalds has played a large part in American history. It’s a franchise that is still going strong today. They offer discounts through McDonalds discount vouchers to boost their sales.

How to Become Healthy

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:39:36 +0000

To become healthy a person must know which nutrients the body needs. The right nutrients are usually obtained when you eat healthy food. It is best to seek advice from an expert to attain a healthy body. Among the important nutrients that the body must control is the calories. Usually a bigger person requires more calories than a smaller one. A physically active person who could eat as much as he wants without gaining any weight should increase his daily caloric intake by 1000-2000 calories. A person who is into lifting weights to increase muscle mass must also increase his calorific intake to replace the calories burned through exercise.

Everybody wants to become healthy which is why most people are afraid to eat fatty foods. Fat is important for the body to function correctly. It is essential to choose the right kind of fats. Animal fats and some vegetable oils can raise the LDL cholesterol which is the bad cholesterol. There is a wrong belief that eating cholesterol will increase the level of cholesterol in the body. If the body has the right tools, it can flush excess cholesterol from the body. Monounsaturated fatty acids are good fats that can lower the bad cholesterol in the body. Foods like olive oil, nuts, fish oil, and various seed oils are high in monounsaturated fatty acids that can be helpful in lowering down bad cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart diseases. Calorie intake and good cholesterol levels can help the person to become healthy.

Eating Healthy Food

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:14:18 +0000

Vegetables and fruits are low in calories, they are also packed with minerals, vitamins and protective plant compounds and fiber. These foods are great source of nutrients and are essential for a healthy diet. In every meal fruit and vegetables should be part of it. These foods can help protect the body against developing certain types of cancer and other disease. The antioxidants and other nutrients present in these foods are very useful in keeping the body healthy. Choose dark leafy green vegetables because it is rich in nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, zinc, calcium and vitamin A, C, E, and K. It helps strengthen the respiratory system and the blood. Most Americans lack this diet because they are not aware on the benefits of these foods.

Sweet vegetables are an excellent way to add healthy sweetness to the meal and reduce the cravings for other sweets. In this way the body can get the right amount of sweet that the body need. Avoid fruit juices that contain ten teaspoons of sugar per cup. Fried veggies should be avoided since it contains unhealthy fat and extra calories that the body don’t need. Having fruit in the diet can provide the body enough natural sugar, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber that the body requires. Eating the right amount of food that is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, calories and fats will keep the body on the go. Exercises will also help the body become fit and strong. The best formula for a longer life is exercising plus healthy diet.