I found the Docs in 2022. These men saved my life! I started having cardiac arrhythmia issues. They had cardiologist Dr. Mike Herrefnan on to talk about congestive heart failure. All 3 of these docs practice in Oakville Ontario.
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I stop watching TV commercials, I mostly watch stuff I have recorded and fast forward all fast food(any food) commercials and when watching something live I will mute and get up and walk around. This has helped me tremendously to stay out of fast food places,.. I don’t mind packing lunches or waiting till I get home to eat any more.
Don’t laugh please…. My wife and I treat ourself to Happy Meals every now and then….cheeseburger happy meal, tiny French fry, apple slices, and 1% milk…..costs a total of $8 including tax for both are meals. They taste fantastic and my gut says its pretty healthy. I’m almost 70 and still kickin so take my opinion for what it is. Excellent video Docs!!!!….Love it!!!!
I worked as a teenager in a fast food place…came home smelling like burgers. Haven’t had burger in 30 years… the smell. Starbucks roasted red pepper egg bites are good. Made with egg whites. Only fast food I get as my treat. Your videos are fun and informative to watch! Thank you!
There's only one way Drs..... Just don't go inside those unhealthy places.... Once you stop you will see a big change. All of them temp you. Even the coffee places. If I don't have a healthy bar or fruit handy I stop in a convenient store. Some have bananas, apples or a small package. I was thinking of Subway but..... I don't go there much. I've got to laugh.... I'm terribly sick & on a Brat Diet... this video turned my stomach BUT you Drs. are the best reaching out to people on great videos!!!! The best to you and always remember "We are what we eat." Ha- Ha...🙄
For over 15 years I worked as a telecommunications tech and very often ate at fast food restaurants. Sometimes I would make a lunch (rarely). Now retired and sometimes still get a Mcdonalds fish filet. I only eat the fish, not the bun. Fries occasianally to indulge. When I cook burgers at home, I only eat the burger, no bun and usually only mustard or a little salt & pepper.
But the oil that they deep fry the fish in is likely very bad .. Vegetable Oil has Omega-6 which gave me my 3rd Heart Attack !! There's a Chinese Fast Food take out that I go to .. They also use Vegetable Oil .. The staff know me very well and are very friendly .. I bring my own EVO and they grateful cook my food with it ❤ 😋 🥦 ..
@66block84 Coconut Oil is high in Saturated Fat and I've had Heart Issues with it .. Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil which has a higher smoke point is best ❤️😊 for cooking
I intentionally chose to stop eating fast food nearly 30 years ago (thanks Dean Ornish!). When I drive the 10 miles into town, I don't even see the fast food restaurants. A coworker tried to give me directions to a hotel and said, "It's right across from McDonald's." I replied, "I have no idea where that is." Thankfully, I live in a fast food desert. I live in bougie health-conscious area (3 farmer's markets within 15 minutes). My region of NC has a lot of family farms, and even the local grocers buy farm-direct produce. My weakness? A little family run Italian restaurant has a white Alfredo garlic sauce Florentine pizza with spinach, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and feta. OMG! Pure Nirvana!
The best thing you can do if you order fries is ask for them without salt. This ensures that they will be freshly cooked and it will also allow you to use a lot less salt. I have a friend who always orders fries with no salt but she always does this because she doesn't like old, cold or stale fries. But the take away is giving you a chance to use less salt, a healthier option if you really want fries. Since every fast food place salts the fries immediately after they finish cooking, they're going to have to fry a new batch just for you. But don't forget to ask for a package of salt because you still need a minimal amount on potatoes. This puts you in control and your fries will be hotter and fresher than those sitting under the heat lamp. I'm surprised there was no mention of chicken wings! I don't eat a lot of fast food and I've never had a Big Mac. If I decide to have a bacon cheeseburger, I'll usually get the junior size. My weakness is the Wendy's Frosty but I usually get the junior size. It goes well with the junior bacon cheeseburger. An occasional indulgence which I try to eat in moderation. I'm also very picky about eating fast food. McDonald's started out being a cheap place to eat but today it can cost more than a good restaurant. But I didn't grow up eating McDonald's (when it was really cheap) and I prefer lettuce and tomato on a burger instead of wilted, soggy lettuce and special sauce that's the equivalence of Thousand Island dressing. And it's always nice to see healthier side options of salads and fruit! Texas was probably one of the last states to have sweet tea but for me, it's just too sweet. Now if I order it, I always ask for half and half. I get half sweet and half unsweet. I'm even using half the sugar in my coffee now than what I used to. I used to always have a soft drink with a hamburger but now I get tea and more often I just get water (or a junior Frosty).😉 But moderation is the key if you have to stop for fast food! And if I get fries, it won't be these🍟. Many burger places will sell you a plain burger patty with no bun. There's no law that says you have to get a bun. Sometimes it's just a matter of omitting certain items. You could just get the meat portion with a salad. Most of the fast food places offer a good variety of salads now! And most of them are full meal size (just don't top it with fries). Almost every fast food place also offers chicken sandwiches and grilled chicken is a good option. Menus have grown at fast food places and many have better options than ever before. You can be creative and end up with a healthier meal! Thanks for sharing another great video!👍
Instead of fries, I order a plain baked potato at Wendy's. When I travel, I bring an ice chest with pasta sauce to put on top and I carry roasted chickpeas seasoned with turmeric and salt to add some flavor, complexity, and protein. It makes a very satisfying meal. The chickpeas are shelf stable so they do not require refrigeration. I buy them at an Indian market
Dr. Zalzal, I'm surprised you're so passionate about this AND getting the veggie sub, good for you! Usually Dr. Weening is talking about the healthy options 😁 I'm plant based so I'm with you guys on the french fries, but also I've never had one: I'd probably enjoy the Impossible Whopper! LOL
My fall off the wagon treat is carrot cake with cream cheese icing. My wife liked the keep them alive Clive comment😅. Saw another video where a guy ordered the burger, skipped the bun and used lettuce as the bun instead. Neat idea. Very good video again guys. Keep them coming.
Yes, Brian what is it about putting a vegetable like a carrot in a cake and covering it and cream cheese icing that makes it so darn moist and delicious. Lots of people ditch the bun these days. We suspect the patty probably does an equal amount of damage just a different way. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
@TalkingWithDocs yes carrot cake is so devliy declious. All joking aside, staying away from ultra high process food is good. Stay with the whole foods and items that don't have a whole ton of yucky additives. You guys should have a Talking With Docs summit, like a meet and greet with followers!!!! Even a virtual one too. IMO.
Im a big fan of zero cal sodas regardless of "chemicals". Helped me get to 5% bf and kill my cravings for sugar, but i know some say it should increase the craving but for me it didnt. Best thing for these high cal fast food meals is to drink plenty of water after for quicker digestion and flush excessive salt. But i like ur suggestions and agree for the most part..ideally, best way to conquer fast food cravings is to create healthy versions and cook yourself, theres TONS of online recipes for almost everything✌️
I once saw a reputable chef say ketchup has more sugar than ice cream, and I thought NO WAY! So I sat down with the labels and calculated, and by golly he was right. Not by much, but Heinz has more sugar than grocery store premium ice cream.
Maybe do a video on hospital food choices. I’m talking about the junk they sell visitors that are waiting for family and friends that are ill. It’s such a ridiculous thing to have no healthy options in a hospital.
I have to drop in here to give high praise for Joseph Brant hospital food for patients. I was in for 10 days after a fall and had to have all my food puréed. Did not look good but was delicious! And healthy.
If I get a burger, I get it on lettuce instead of a bun to cut down on carbs. I tend to order more than I need to eat if I'm not paying attention, so if I'm careful, I skip the drink and fries & just have water or tea at home.
When I occasionally need to go to Maccas (in Australia) I order an Angus burger with no sauce, no fries and no drink. It has more salad than any other burger. If only there was an option for a more wholesome bun, it would be a pretty healthy meal. Maccas have excelled in targetting kids early with happy meals. As a parent it's so easy to take the time saving drive through option. Then it's a downward spiral once your child has had a chicken Macnugget.
For me if it’s what would be considered “ fast food “ it’s breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches either from Panera or my local bakery that does croissant breakfast sandwiches or this local place near me that their specialty is breakfast biscuit sandwiches …. Now when I’m doing the breakfast biscuit or breakfast croissant, I only get those like 2 or three 3 times a year for a special reason- birthday or when my husband and I treat each other to favorite meals for the day for our anniversary or something, … when I am rarely traveling for a longer trip and it’s Panera I do an order online for pick up where I can modify the items I choose and I always remove the salt topping and add some combination greens tomato and avocado and will try to choose chicken or turkey instead of beef or ham
I've been a vegetarian since 1972 (I'm 72 y.o.). Years ago I would occasionally go to Burger King and order a whopper with cheese, hold the meat. I'd end up with a cheese sandwich with tomato, lettuce, and onions. I think it cost 35 cents.
Thank you. I’m in London and don’t have fast food often, just a treat every now and then. KFC is my favourite and I don’t like the fries, just the chicken. Cannot beat it. Subscribed. Great video 😊
Thanks for subscribing. Yes there is something about the Colonel and his magical blend of spices on that fried chicken. A little concerning growing up was the amount of oil that would soak in to the cardboard container.
@ I know it’s fried chicken, but once in a while should be okay. I work in a hospital as a medical secretary in Orthopaedics, so I am aware of the dangers of overindulgence.
This falls under the vast category of "Fast Food". I can't even remember the last time that I ate at one of those places. The best thing to do is to find a local Deli and head there. That way you can at least prepare a much lower caloric meal. It's common health sense and not very complicated. 👍👍
The last Big Mac I ate was on a road trip to visit s college with my son.... in 2004. I just don't eat that stuff. My downfall is sugar, so I don't eat that anymore either. An old man once said to his old friend "I have given up tobacco, alcohol, loose women, and fast food, and I am going to live to be 100 years old". His old friend replied, "Why do you want to live to be 100 years old?"
I often order a kids meal if going to fast food. Not only are the portions much smaller, the sides can be healthier, I.e., apple slices, yoghurt. I usually get fries but the portion is small. That being said, I rarely go to fast food places.
If you can't plan ahead and bring food along or stop at a grocery store, maybe consider fasting until better options are available. I'm still working on the mindset change that fast food isn't a treat, it's actually bad for me.
FINALLY! One of my "weird food things" that drives everyone in my family crazy is paying off. I don't like really any condiments or sauces, I eat everything plain, even salad. Don't come for my soda, but the sauces are an easy pass. :)
My favorite fast food chain option is Chipotle. If you order the veggie burrito or the veggie bowl, you get guacamole for free. When traveling, I often buy a plain baked potato from Wendy's which makes a satisfying meal once I add pasta sauce from my ice chest. I also add shelf stable crispy chickpeas for flavor and protein. You could substitute dry roasted peanuts if you can't find the chickpeas. I buy those chickpeas from an Indian market. The only ingredients are chickpeas, turmeric and salt
I’ve started ordering off the children’s menu- the kids’ portions now are equal to what the adult portions were back in the ‘60s when I was a kid. I figure if it was a filling meal then, it should be plenty for me to eat now. Also kids meals tend to have the choice of fruit instead of fries
I've been on a pretty drastic diet for a few months, trying to lower a1c and raise HDL, my a1c is gonna go from 6.2 to somewhere around 5.0 (which is pretty much record-breaking for five months) and my HDL is going from 27 to (hopefully) around 45. Bloodwork in mid Feb. Also trying to help fix a slightly dis-functioning kidney ... (high potassium & uric acid, caused by years of beer drinking) Ughh... fingers crossed
Regarding McDonald's drinks, I usually ask for water. They give it to you in a large cup with ice and it's free. Harvey's grilled chicken salad is great and you can always get double chicken for an extra protein boost. Forget the salad dressing. There's enough veggies there to supply anyone with enough flavor. Sinful pleasure, those Harvey's cinnamon sugar donuts. Wow they're good.
So what sauce did you pick Dr Zalzal, mayo or sweet onion teriyaki? I never added salt to my foods; very little in my diet since I don't eat much of any processed foods. I was told to start eating salt by my doctor so now use LMNT recipe. Also started adding a bit of salt to what I cook.
My guilty pleasure is a Whopper Jr with fries. There is not a Burger King near where I live, so if I'm on a road trip and spot on - I'm excited to indulge myself.
Nothing beats mcfries just out of new oil, im sure they put some addictive ingredient in them because just you 2 talking about them now I have a craving. GREAT JOB DR'S😂
I'm originally from Montreal. My favorite is Montreal smoked meat with Quebec style fries (not McDonalds sticks) and a kosher dill pickle. My alternate is a Montreal bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, sweet onion and capers. Sadly it's not available where I live now so I have to make it myself.
Not sure about the question. Do you mean which cheese is healthiest? All cheese is not the best primarily because of the amount of fat and particularly saturated fat. Best to limit it and if you’re going to eat it, eat the one that you love
We had a family get together and my adult kids wanted pizza, nope, I said, not that, we ate healthy and survived, pizza is the most addictive food on the planet, enough already! ❤
The salt! My daughter in law is gluten intolerant and Domino's sells gluten pizza, poor dear thinks its grand! She's onto enzymes tablets, best thing since sliced bread 🍞! Mayor's gross, we did an Olive Garden in Buffalo, they seriously thought I'd pig out on unlimited bread, I even kept best croissant ever to just one while in France 🇫🇷 size may not matter but what goes in does! 😮
First you guys are great. We go to Subway a lot but we almost never get the cold cut combo favoring the chicken or roast beef varieties with all the vegs. Good or bad?
Poutine is now in big cities in France. Even my mainly rural department has 2 restaurants and a Poutine food truck which delivers to events. Not tried it.
I do not eat fast foods!! I will only eat a salad there if they have them. I do eat fruits and veggies. If i go to a restaurant I eat fish or grilled chicken with veggies and a salad sometimes i baked potato or a sweet potato. I will eat like a half piece of bread. Thanks!! I do not eat the fries!! ❤❤
Have to have those McDonald's fries and quarter pounder with cheese. It is a treat!!! You guys are so funny and informative. Thank you for what you do!!!
My guilty pleasure is calamari (deep fried) and Greek salad from Opa. Runner up would be felafel from Pita Pit with all the veggies and tzatziki as the sauce. After finding out I have an elevated LP(a) level, I really improved my diet (mainly Mediterranean), and after a year or so, I've found that most of the fast food I used to love isn't very appealing to me anymore.
This was a great video! Thank you. Personaly I have beome addicted to Wendy's Chicken Cearsar Salad. I love their Daves Single, but their Chicken Ceasar.... Oh my goodness!
I choose a junior burger, discard 1/2 bun, or in Arby's, just eat "meat" with some horsey sauce. Sadly, restaurants dropped small side salads during covid, and they never returned. My husband chooses restaurant, I make do as best as I can. The free frosty from Wendy's you can get if you donate a dollar or two at the beginning of a year is a sweet ending now and then, just enough. We're close to 80 now, and enjoy a fast food now and then, but in smaller sizes.
Mild Hepatomegaly and Hepatic Steatosis can you let me know what i should do for diet etc.....was found during my ultrasound today i am worried i must admit thx guys cheers from Canada
Greetings Dr Zal Zal and Dr. Weening. Sugars can get you in big trouble. Salt in fries can get you in big trouble. I drink sparking water. I also drink Bubbly water which has no sugar and no calories. Thanks to 2 of my favorite doctors.
When I go for fast food to accompany my husband, I get a veggie sub, veggie burger, veggies on top of the burger. I don’t eat meat so it doesn’t tempt me, but I do love the fries. I’m sure they are drenched in oil that meat is fried in. Even vegan restaurants are for the most part- not healthy. Better off cooking from home where you can control what goes in your food. Great segment! How about a segment on going to a Super Bowl party and how to eat healthier with all the temptations. Thanks!
We’ve found healthier fast food by thinking beyond burger places. Mexican, Greek or Asian are our go tos, and all have better non-processed / less processed protein options like beans or tofu. Still gotta watch the sides, beverages and sauces. Great topic!
Go for the tomato saucy type meal not the creamy one. And don't fall for the upsize option. They just give you more chips and a bigger soft drink. You are making a multinational company richer at the expense of your health.
Subway has the be the best fast food for healthy eating. skip the mayo, deli meats. get lean steak, 1/2 the normal cheese, multi grain bread- then spinach, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion. I only have them put on vinegar and some black pepper. eggs too if you want.
Wendy's serves baked potatoes, salad, and a fresh chicken sandwich. It's not realy fast food, but if you have Safeway, grocery store, they have hot squash or chicken/Thai soup, not bad at all. Another option is a chicken Shawarma without sauce. Or a foot-long oven-baked chicken from Subway.
For years I drank soda every day then one day years ago I lost the desire to drink it so much and I could not believe that I lost 15 pounds without doing anything else😊
My son would order something and stand there chatting up delivery guy a bit, doors wide open and in this weather late at night, now we know who is truly responsible for global warming! 😊
Omg the outside door 🚪 stayed frosted for weeks! He's a manager (5 yrs) at Kojaks, feta's great, he'll be an arborist again come spring, he wanted to go to Algonquin but I said, nah, now it's closing, 30 mill in the hole and head blames lack of foreign students, suurreee, they were all lined up for cabinet maker and chainsaw sharpening!
I tell them I’m allergic to potatoes (which is sort of true), and I ask for broccoli or carrots, or at least lettuce and tomatoes. But pizza every now and then is hard to resist.
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I found the Docs in 2022. These men saved my life! I started having cardiac arrhythmia issues. They had cardiologist Dr. Mike Herrefnan on to talk about congestive heart failure. All 3 of these docs practice in Oakville Ontario.
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Wow, Stephen hope everything is OK and certainly glad that we could play a small part in your health journey.
Me, hehe!
❤these guys. Not only informative, they funny and not bad to look at. Wish they were my doctor. I would actually probably do a little better with the things I'm supposed to be doing with my health situations. 😅👍❤
I stop watching TV commercials, I mostly watch stuff I have recorded and fast forward all fast food(any food) commercials and when watching something live I will mute and get up and walk around. This has helped me tremendously to stay out of fast food places,.. I don’t mind packing lunches or waiting till I get home to eat any more.
The marketing is aggressive for sure
Don’t laugh please…. My wife and I treat ourself to Happy Meals every now and then….cheeseburger happy meal, tiny French fry, apple slices, and 1% milk…..costs a total of $8 including tax for both are meals. They taste fantastic and my gut says its pretty healthy. I’m almost 70 and still kickin so take my opinion for what it is. Excellent video Docs!!!!….Love it!!!!
I buy a Big Mac, however, I eat better the rest of the day. 😊
I worked as a teenager in a fast food place…came home smelling like burgers. Haven’t had burger in 30 years… the smell. Starbucks roasted red pepper egg bites are good. Made with egg whites. Only fast food I get as my treat. Your videos are fun and informative to watch! Thank you!
There's only one way Drs..... Just don't go inside those unhealthy places.... Once you stop you will see a big change. All of them temp you. Even the coffee places. If I don't have a healthy bar or fruit handy I stop in a convenient store. Some have bananas, apples or a small package. I was thinking of Subway but..... I don't go there much. I've got to laugh.... I'm terribly sick & on a Brat Diet... this video turned my stomach BUT you Drs. are the best reaching out to people on great videos!!!! The best to you and always remember "We are what we eat." Ha- Ha...🙄
For over 15 years I worked as a telecommunications tech and very often ate at fast food restaurants. Sometimes I would make a lunch (rarely). Now retired and sometimes still get a Mcdonalds fish filet. I only eat the fish, not the bun. Fries occasianally to indulge. When I cook burgers at home, I only eat the burger, no bun and usually only mustard or a little salt & pepper.
Very nice
The fish fillet is the only thing that taste good at McDonald’s
But the oil that they deep fry the fish in is likely very bad .. Vegetable Oil has Omega-6 which gave me my 3rd Heart Attack !!
There's a Chinese Fast Food take out that I go to ..
They also use Vegetable Oil .. The staff know me very well and are very friendly .. I bring my own EVO and they grateful cook my food with it ❤ 😋 🥦 ..
@@waynebarnhart7294 I use coconut or olive oil at home to cook
@66block84 Coconut Oil is high in Saturated Fat and I've had Heart Issues with it .. Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil which has a higher smoke point is best ❤️😊 for cooking
I intentionally chose to stop eating fast food nearly 30 years ago (thanks Dean Ornish!). When I drive the 10 miles into town, I don't even see the fast food restaurants. A coworker tried to give me directions to a hotel and said, "It's right across from McDonald's." I replied, "I have no idea where that is." Thankfully, I live in a fast food desert. I live in bougie health-conscious area (3 farmer's markets within 15 minutes). My region of NC has a lot of family farms, and even the local grocers buy farm-direct produce. My weakness? A little family run Italian restaurant has a white Alfredo garlic sauce Florentine pizza with spinach, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and feta. OMG! Pure Nirvana!
The best thing you can do if you order fries is ask for them without salt. This ensures that they will be freshly cooked and it will also allow you to use a lot less salt.
I have a friend who always orders fries with no salt but she always does this because she doesn't like old, cold or stale fries. But the take away is giving you a chance to use less salt, a healthier option if you really want fries.
Since every fast food place salts the fries immediately after they finish cooking, they're going to have to fry a new batch just for you.
But don't forget to ask for a package of salt because you still need a minimal amount on potatoes. This puts you in control and your fries will be hotter and fresher than those sitting under the heat lamp.
I'm surprised there was no mention of chicken wings!
I don't eat a lot of fast food and I've never had a Big Mac. If I decide to have a bacon cheeseburger, I'll usually get the junior size.
My weakness is the Wendy's Frosty but I usually get the junior size. It goes well with the junior bacon cheeseburger. An occasional indulgence which I try to eat in moderation.
I'm also very picky about eating fast food. McDonald's started out being a cheap place to eat but today it can cost more than a good restaurant.
But I didn't grow up eating McDonald's (when it was really cheap) and I prefer lettuce and tomato on a burger instead of wilted, soggy lettuce and special sauce that's the equivalence of Thousand Island dressing.
And it's always nice to see healthier side options of salads and fruit!
Texas was probably one of the last states to have sweet tea but for me, it's just too sweet. Now if I order it, I always ask for half and half. I get half sweet and half unsweet. I'm even using half the sugar in my coffee now than what I used to.
I used to always have a soft drink with a hamburger but now I get tea and more often I just get water (or a junior Frosty).😉
But moderation is the key if you have to stop for fast food! And if I get fries, it won't be these🍟.
Many burger places will sell you a plain burger patty with no bun. There's no law that says you have to get a bun. Sometimes it's just a matter of omitting certain items. You could just get the meat portion with a salad.
Most of the fast food places offer a good variety of salads now! And most of them are full meal size (just don't top it with fries).
Almost every fast food place also offers chicken sandwiches and grilled chicken is a good option.
Menus have grown at fast food places and many have better options than ever before.
You can be creative and end up with a healthier meal!
Thanks for sharing another great video!👍
Instead of fries, I order a plain baked potato at Wendy's. When I travel, I bring an ice chest with pasta sauce to put on top and I carry roasted chickpeas seasoned with turmeric and salt to add some flavor, complexity, and protein. It makes a very satisfying meal. The chickpeas are shelf stable so they do not require refrigeration. I buy them at an Indian market
Grilled chicken wrap at Chick-fil-A with a side salad or yogurt parfait is one of my goto’s.
I’m with you Dr. Weening…. I have a very difficulties saying no to fries, but , work hard at it 😊
You can do it!
Great sense of humor you two! Love watching the varieties of topics you address all with a lightness - no preachiness!
Dr. Zalzal, I'm surprised you're so passionate about this AND getting the veggie sub, good for you! Usually Dr. Weening is talking about the healthy options 😁
I'm plant based so I'm with you guys on the french fries, but also I've never had one: I'd probably enjoy the Impossible Whopper! LOL
It’s pretty good as a treat!
My fall off the wagon treat is carrot cake with cream cheese icing.
My wife liked the keep them alive Clive comment😅.
Saw another video where a guy ordered the burger, skipped the bun and used lettuce as the bun instead. Neat idea.
Very good video again guys. Keep them coming.
Yes, Brian what is it about putting a vegetable like a carrot in a cake and covering it and cream cheese icing that makes it so darn moist and delicious. Lots of people ditch the bun these days. We suspect the patty probably does an equal amount of damage just a different way. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
@TalkingWithDocs yes carrot cake is so devliy declious. All joking aside, staying away from ultra high process food is good. Stay with the whole foods and items that don't have a whole ton of yucky additives.
You guys should have a Talking With Docs summit, like a meet and greet with followers!!!! Even a virtual one too. IMO.
Im a big fan of zero cal sodas regardless of "chemicals". Helped me get to 5% bf and kill my cravings for sugar, but i know some say it should increase the craving but for me it didnt. Best thing for these high cal fast food meals is to drink plenty of water after for quicker digestion and flush excessive salt. But i like ur suggestions and agree for the most part..ideally, best way to conquer fast food cravings is to create healthy versions and cook yourself, theres TONS of online recipes for almost everything✌️
A&W does a great burger and they offer a whole grain bun option. I rarely eat fast food but this burger tastes like my childhood.
In a food crunch, visit the nearest grocery. Instead of fried processed provider.
Yes
I appreciate all your guys‘s wisdom and humor❣️
If it is an absolute must: 1 Taco Bell bean burrito with onions and extra lettuce. No cheese or red sauce. Water to drink.
I once saw a reputable chef say ketchup has more sugar than ice cream, and I thought NO WAY! So I sat down with the labels and calculated, and by golly he was right. Not by much, but Heinz has more sugar than grocery store premium ice cream.
Yes, it is very sugary
Maybe do a video on hospital food choices. I’m talking about the junk they sell visitors that are waiting for family and friends that are ill. It’s such a ridiculous thing to have no healthy options in a hospital.
Yes that would be a short video. Usually poor choices 😪
I have to drop in here to give high praise for Joseph Brant hospital food for patients. I was in for 10 days after a fall and had to have all my food puréed. Did not look good but was delicious! And healthy.
The Montreal Heart Institute serves decent meals to patients and has healthy options in their cafeteria.
We travel with a small ice chest and bring fruit, cut up vegetables and healthy sandwiches
Sounds delicious
Smart idea!
If I get a burger, I get it on lettuce instead of a bun to cut down on carbs. I tend to order more than I need to eat if I'm not paying attention, so if I'm careful, I skip the drink and fries & just have water or tea at home.
Great idea
When I occasionally need to go to Maccas (in Australia) I order an Angus burger with no sauce, no fries and no drink. It has more salad than any other burger. If only there was an option for a more wholesome bun, it would be a pretty healthy meal.
Maccas have excelled in targetting kids early with happy meals. As a parent it's so easy to take the time saving drive through option. Then it's a downward spiral once your child has had a chicken Macnugget.
Yup
For me if it’s what would be considered “ fast food “ it’s breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches either from Panera or my local bakery that does croissant breakfast sandwiches or this local place near me that their specialty is breakfast biscuit sandwiches …. Now when I’m doing the breakfast biscuit or breakfast croissant, I only get those like 2 or three 3 times a year for a special reason- birthday or when my husband and I treat each other to favorite meals for the day for our anniversary or something, … when I am rarely traveling for a longer trip and it’s Panera I do an order online for pick up where I can modify the items I choose and I always remove the salt topping and add some combination greens tomato and avocado and will try to choose chicken or turkey instead of beef or ham
I've been a vegetarian since 1972 (I'm 72 y.o.). Years ago I would occasionally go to Burger King and order a whopper with cheese, hold the meat. I'd end up with a cheese sandwich with tomato, lettuce, and onions. I think it cost 35 cents.
That is hilarious
Thank you. I’m in London and don’t have fast food often, just a treat every now and then. KFC is my favourite and I don’t like the fries, just the chicken. Cannot beat it. Subscribed. Great video 😊
Thanks for subscribing. Yes there is something about the Colonel and his magical blend of spices on that fried chicken. A little concerning growing up was the amount of oil that would soak in to the cardboard container.
@ I know it’s fried chicken, but once in a while should be okay. I work in a hospital as a medical secretary in Orthopaedics, so I am aware of the dangers of overindulgence.
This falls under the vast category of "Fast Food". I can't even remember the last time that I ate at one of those places. The best thing to do is to find a local Deli and head there. That way you can at least prepare a much lower caloric meal. It's common health sense and not very complicated. 👍👍
Pretty sensible. Careful with the deli meat though 😉
In NC, we love sweet tea! I’ve given it up 😢 to be healthier. Enjoy watching your channel.
I love chocolate frosty at Wendys
Did you get their card key for free Jr. Frosties all year? Just $3!
The last Big Mac I ate was on a road trip to visit s college with my son.... in 2004. I just don't eat that stuff. My downfall is sugar, so I don't eat that anymore either. An old man once said to his old friend "I have given up tobacco, alcohol, loose women, and fast food, and I am going to live to be 100 years old". His old friend replied, "Why do you want to live to be 100 years old?"
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I often order a kids meal if going to fast food. Not only are the portions much smaller, the sides can be healthier, I.e., apple slices, yoghurt. I usually get fries but the portion is small. That being said, I rarely go to fast food places.
If you can't plan ahead and bring food along or stop at a grocery store, maybe consider fasting until better options are available.
I'm still working on the mindset change that fast food isn't a treat, it's actually bad for me.
That’s an interesting take. You could say the same thing for many things like alcohol, most desserts, any candy. Very true.
FINALLY! One of my "weird food things" that drives everyone in my family crazy is paying off. I don't like really any condiments or sauces, I eat everything plain, even salad. Don't come for my soda, but the sauces are an easy pass. :)
My favorite fast food chain option is Chipotle. If you order the veggie burrito or the veggie bowl, you get guacamole for free.
When traveling, I often buy a plain baked potato from Wendy's which makes a satisfying meal once I add pasta sauce from my ice chest. I also add shelf stable crispy chickpeas for flavor and protein. You could substitute dry roasted peanuts if you can't find the chickpeas. I buy those chickpeas from an Indian market. The only ingredients are chickpeas, turmeric and salt
Subways have more locations than any other fast food chain. I buy the veggie delight and add guacamole. Not much protein but I can add my own
I’ve started ordering off the children’s menu- the kids’ portions now are equal to what the adult portions were back in the ‘60s when I was a kid. I figure if it was a filling meal then, it should be plenty for me to eat now. Also kids meals tend to have the choice of fruit instead of fries
Appreciate you guys. Thank you
Welcome!
I've been on a pretty drastic diet for a few months, trying to lower a1c and raise HDL, my a1c is gonna go from 6.2 to somewhere around 5.0 (which is pretty much record-breaking for five months) and my HDL is going from 27 to (hopefully) around 45. Bloodwork in mid Feb.
Also trying to help fix a slightly dis-functioning kidney ... (high potassium & uric acid, caused by years of beer drinking)
Ughh... fingers crossed
Thank you 💛 🙏🏼
Regarding McDonald's drinks, I usually ask for water. They give it to you in a large cup with ice and it's free.
Harvey's grilled chicken salad is great and you can always get double chicken for an extra protein boost. Forget the salad dressing. There's enough veggies there to supply anyone with enough flavor.
Sinful pleasure, those Harvey's cinnamon sugar donuts. Wow they're good.
Donuts. Nice
@bw6078 I will not drink water in restaurants or fast foods. It has way too much fluoride, and I can't stand drinking bleach!
So what sauce did you pick Dr Zalzal, mayo or sweet onion teriyaki? I never added salt to my foods; very little in my diet since I don't eat much of any processed foods. I was told to start eating salt by my doctor so now use LMNT recipe. Also started adding a bit of salt to what I cook.
My guilty pleasure is a Whopper Jr with fries. There is not a Burger King near where I live, so if I'm on a road trip and spot on - I'm excited to indulge myself.
It is fun if you have a special spot that you search out when you’re in a new town. Dr. Zalzal’s new passion is shake shack.
@@TalkingWithDocs Yeah - makes the trip more special and not too unhealthy.😄
Nothing beats mcfries just out of new oil, im sure they put some addictive ingredient in them because just you 2 talking about them now I have a craving. GREAT JOB DR'S😂
“Get to know your fast food restaurants”… yea that’s the problem, I know them entirely to well!
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I'm originally from Montreal. My favorite is Montreal smoked meat with Quebec style fries (not McDonalds sticks) and a kosher dill pickle. My alternate is a Montreal bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, sweet onion and capers. Sadly it's not available where I live now so I have to make it myself.
What kind of cheese do we have? Thanks 🙏
Not sure about the question. Do you mean which cheese is healthiest? All cheese is not the best primarily because of the amount of fat and particularly saturated fat. Best to limit it and if you’re going to eat it, eat the one that you love
@ oh really. Thank you very much.,
We had a family get together and my adult kids wanted pizza, nope, I said, not that, we ate healthy and survived, pizza is the most addictive food on the planet, enough already! ❤
It’s the cheese and white bread 😀
The salt! My daughter in law is gluten intolerant and Domino's sells gluten pizza, poor dear thinks its grand! She's onto enzymes tablets, best thing since sliced bread 🍞! Mayor's gross, we did an Olive Garden in Buffalo, they seriously thought I'd pig out on unlimited bread, I even kept best croissant ever to just one while in France 🇫🇷 size may not matter but what goes in does! 😮
I've thought about which food is delightful but not healthy and got my answer: brownies! It's been a while but I have fond memories.
Hey Docs, I like buttered hard rolls and those peanut butter crackers, but that is not eating clean so it is a rare treat for me.
Fair enough
A & W teenburger is probably my favourite. They also make very tasty sweet potato fries- maybe slightly healthier than regular fries, not sure.
Teen burger that’s fun. As per whether the sweet potato fries are better than the regular fries, it’s probably a push at that point.
Is Stevia sweetener bad also? ❤
Chips with loads of vinegar so much that it makes you cough when you sit down in front of it and a little salt 😂
I hadn't eaten at a fast food place in years, but then Arby's brought back their curly fries and all of a sudden, I'm in a drive-thru...
I personally love the Chick-Fila salads in a pinch. Also I eat low carb to control my A1C so I often go to BBQ places and order just the meat.
Careful. I used to take the same approach. A1C and LDL cholesterol problems can coincide as I found out the hard way.
Thanks for sharing!!
First you guys are great. We go to Subway a lot but we almost never get the cold cut combo favoring the chicken or roast beef varieties with all the vegs. Good or bad?
Onion rings are my once a year splurge.
Obviously, the onion rings are deep-fried, but they are delicious as well
I usually get the healthiest salad dressing but I order it on the side so I can portion control the amount.
Fries and fried chicken sandwich. I usually have one or the other if I'm forced... but not both at once.
Not as a routine, but Poutine! Delicious!! 🤤
Fries good. Cheese good. Gravy good. Thanks Canada 🇨🇦 and specifically Québec for inventing poutine. Not good for us but tasty
Poutine is now in big cities in France. Even my mainly rural department has 2 restaurants and a Poutine food truck which delivers to events. Not tried it.
Amen to all 10. Fries with ketchup are definitely my kryptonite but I’m working on it. Thanks!
You got this!
i was imagining zalzal would say getting celery with the chicken wings made it healthy
I do not eat fast foods!! I will only eat a salad there if they have them. I do eat fruits and veggies. If i go to a restaurant I eat fish or grilled chicken with veggies and a salad sometimes i baked potato or a sweet potato. I will eat like a half piece of bread. Thanks!! I do not eat the fries!! ❤❤
Love that!
A&W you can get your burger with lettuce instead of bun. So delicious. Will do whichever burger you want.
Have to have those McDonald's fries and quarter pounder with cheese. It is a treat!!! You guys are so funny and informative. Thank you for what you do!!!
Our pleasure! Thanks so much
Thanks guys great humour tooo
My guilty pleasure is calamari (deep fried) and Greek salad from Opa. Runner up would be felafel from Pita Pit with all the veggies and tzatziki as the sauce. After finding out I have an elevated LP(a) level, I really improved my diet (mainly Mediterranean), and after a year or so, I've found that most of the fast food I used to love isn't very appealing to me anymore.
This was a great video! Thank you. Personaly I have beome addicted to Wendy's Chicken Cearsar Salad. I love their Daves Single, but their Chicken Ceasar.... Oh my goodness!
I choose a junior burger, discard 1/2 bun, or in Arby's, just eat "meat" with some horsey sauce. Sadly, restaurants dropped small side salads during covid, and they never returned. My husband chooses restaurant, I make do as best as I can. The free frosty from Wendy's you can get if you donate a dollar or two at the beginning of a year is a sweet ending now and then, just enough. We're close to 80 now, and enjoy a fast food now and then, but in smaller sizes.
Mild Hepatomegaly and Hepatic Steatosis can you let me know what i should do for diet etc.....was found during my ultrasound today i am worried i must admit thx guys cheers from Canada
Greetings Dr Zal Zal and Dr. Weening. Sugars can get you in big trouble. Salt in fries can get you in big trouble. I drink sparking water. I also drink Bubbly water which has no sugar and no calories. Thanks to 2 of my favorite doctors.
When I do fast food, I stopped doing the drink and I have my own bottle of water. But I do love McDonald's carmel frappe.
Just remember that most employees don’t know how to clean the machine…yikes!
I’m a fri guy too. I love French fries, hash browns and potato patties. It must be the 35% Irish in me.
When I go for fast food to accompany my husband, I get a veggie sub, veggie burger, veggies on top of the burger. I don’t eat meat so it doesn’t tempt me, but I do love the fries. I’m sure they are drenched in oil that meat is fried in. Even vegan restaurants are for the most part- not healthy. Better off cooking from home where you can control what goes in your food. Great segment! How about a segment on going to a Super Bowl party and how to eat healthier with all the temptations. Thanks!
That’s a great suggestion. Stick to the hummus and veggies!
I currently enjoy a Carl's Jr. Double Big Carl on occasion, you can have the fries. Thanks Docs.
We will take your fries!
Ranch is my treat!
If I only eat fast food occasionally - I am going to have what I want!! 😅
Mine is mayonnaise, I always order a large portion of mayonnaise with fries.
At In-N-Out you can buy burgers 'Protein Style' and instead of a bun it comes wrapped between slabs of lettuce. Its pretty good!
Good call!
Thank you for another great video! 🎉
You are so welcome!
We’ve found healthier fast food by thinking beyond burger places. Mexican, Greek or Asian are our go tos, and all have better non-processed / less processed protein options like beans or tofu. Still gotta watch the sides, beverages and sauces. Great topic!
Go for the tomato saucy type meal not the creamy one. And don't fall for the upsize option. They just give you more chips and a bigger soft drink. You are making a multinational company richer at the expense of your health.
Subway has the be the best fast food for healthy eating. skip the mayo, deli meats. get lean steak, 1/2 the normal cheese, multi grain bread- then spinach, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion. I only have them put on vinegar and some black pepper. eggs too if you want.
Yeah, maybe. Not convinced that the in-house bread that they make is any healthier than white wonder bread
“Keep them alive Clive” was part of my Moms illness. Wonderful human.
My guilty pleasure piping hot hand cut fries. Mmm
No ketchup, malt vinegar.
Dr Davis is great. We trust he helped your mom like so many others. Hot fries. Nice
Oh. I came here thinking fast food was venison 😄
Well, we guess it could be.
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You guys are the best❤❤
Wow thanks Gloria!
Chocolate milk shake....havent had one in many years, though
Wendy's serves baked potatoes, salad, and a fresh chicken sandwich. It's not realy fast food, but if you have Safeway, grocery store, they have hot squash or chicken/Thai soup, not bad at all. Another option is a chicken Shawarma without sauce. Or a foot-long oven-baked chicken from Subway.
Thanks for the suggestions
Hi docs! This video is great! Watching this with a large fries ! Can you please make a video on magnesium? Also, liver steatosis? Thnx so much.
Coconut Oil is also bad and I've had Heart Issues with .. Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil which has a higher smoke point than EVOO is best .. ❤😊
Yes coconut oil has a lot of saturated fat
Mc Donald French fries. I get a small French fries as a reward after I have a dentist appointment which is 3 times a year.
Very nice.
We need more Indian, Korean, and Thai fast food restaurants i think. They seem to have many healthier options.😊
My fave is Mccalister's Reuben. Lots of meat. The downside is 4000 mg of salt. For me, that is 2 full day's worth😢
Wow, that’s a lot of salt. Fun sandwich though.
And Highly processed meat
Love the teen 🍔 burger at A&W with fries and root beer! I live to ask for the burger to be lettuce wrapped and diet root beer
Breaking the addiction...
Yes
For years I drank soda every day then one day years ago I lost the desire to drink it so much and I could not believe that I lost 15 pounds without doing anything else😊
I haven’t eaten at most chains in years. I do like Panera Bread.
My son would order something and stand there chatting up delivery guy a bit, doors wide open and in this weather late at night, now we know who is truly responsible for global warming! 😊
Love that!
Omg the outside door 🚪 stayed frosted for weeks! He's a manager (5 yrs) at Kojaks, feta's great, he'll be an arborist again come spring, he wanted to go to Algonquin but I said, nah, now it's closing, 30 mill in the hole and head blames lack of foreign students, suurreee, they were all lined up for cabinet maker and chainsaw sharpening!
I order my rare fast food burgers with NO mayo. Saves a lot of calories and keeps the tomato slice and lettuce from sliding out.
Good quality ;) and interesting video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello good doctors. I usually don't eat fast food. But, when I do, my guilty pleasure is the McDonald's double cheeseburger with fries. Yum! 😋
Oh the double cheeseburger and that skinny little bun. Nice
I tell them I’m allergic to potatoes (which is sort of true), and I ask for broccoli or carrots, or at least lettuce and tomatoes.
But pizza every now and then is hard to resist.
That’s a good strategy. And yes, there is something about pizza for sure. Maybe the gooey white bread crust or the gobs of cheese