If you ask a lot of people why they often eat fast food, many of them would probably cite the convenience of it all. Yes, it's fast, it's cheap, it's something that requires little effort or thought when you're famished -- however, we have conventional fast food to thank as one of the reasons why America's waistline has increased while the health of our nation has deteriorated. Sure, McDonald's offers salads, but I doubt that most people are going to the drive-thru to pick up a healthy meal. How can they when a double bacon cheeseburger and extra large fries are staring them in the face? (via) In recent years, America has gotten more savvy and health-conscious with fast casual dining, with restaurants like Panera Bread and Chipotle offering a ton of healthy options. When I find myself ... [Read More]