Good evening, welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: November 16th, 2021. Did you know today is National Fast Food Day and we cooked dinner when it would have been easier to have dinner delivered. But at least we saved money this evening.
National Fast Food Day– #NationalFastFoodDay
Five facts to know about fast food:
- During the early 1900s, the Hamburger was thought to be polluted, and unsafe to eat, and food for the poor. Street carts, not restaurants, typically served Hamburgers.
2. Every month, approximately nine out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
3. By 2020, Americans are expected to spend over $223 billion on Fast Food.
3. There are more than 300,000 Fast Food Restaurants in the U.S. alone
4. In the 1990s, cupholders were first introduced into car design. Although the 60’s For Falcon had the first built in cupholder.
5. Relax! It’s National Fast Food Day. Know what that means for you? An easy dinnertime. Whether you prefer Hamburgers or Chicken, Salad, Tacos, fast food options have come to encompass nearly any American food your belly can crave. Studies have shown that Fast Food can be even healthier than other restaurants’: Fast Food adds an average of 10 milligrams of Cholesterol compared to 58 — and 297 Milligrams of Sodium compared to 412.
NATIONAL FAST FOOD DAY ACTIVITIES
- Skip on cooking and doing the dishes. Today is the perfect day to eat out. Don’t forget the extra drink refills.
- Rather stay in? Set the dining room table like it’s Thanksgiving — minus the 5 a.m. alarm to get that Turkey in the oven.
- if you always opt for Hamburgers? Try a Chinese spot. Typically prefer Chicken? Go for Roast Beef.
5 MENU QUIRKS WORLDWIDE
- Chinese Dunkin’ Donuts offer Pork or Spicy Beef Floss Doughnuts. Would you like one because I think I will pass.
- Indian Taco Bells carry Tikka Masala Burritos with Grilled Chicken, Mexican Rice, Onion, and Tandoori Mayo with Cilantro. Charlie says this isn’t for him and it isn’t for me either. How about you?
- Starbucks in some Asian Countries offers a Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccino. Yuck…
- Filipino McDonald’s offer a Spaghetti and Fried Chicken combo. I could see David trying this out.
- The Birizza at Sri Lankan Pizza Huts include Chicken or Paneer Rice topped with Pizza Dough and an Onion Salad on the side.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL FAST FOOD DAY
- Skip all that meal prep for a night and use the time you save to linger over dinner. Whether you dine-in or take-out food, value those extra minutes with those closest to you.
- There are more than 50,000 Fast Food Chains in the United States. From the largest — Subway — to the small, regional- and City-specific restaurants, Fast Food Chains offer unparalleled variety.
- Fast Food gets a bad rap, but there are plenty of healthy options. Want to skip Carbs? Opt for a Salad. Avoiding Fried Foods? Order your meal grilled.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
