food and mood

we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed.

now new research suggests there's a reason: food changes out brain chemistry.
these changes powerfully influence our moods, but can certain foods really make us feel better? nutrition  experts say yes,
 but what should we eat and what should we avoid? here are the foods that work the best, as well as those that can make a bad day worse.

food and mood - we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed. (you have to read this great article)

Olive Oil & Where Mcdonalds Comes In

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


If you want to talk about fast food establishments, it's easy to see that McDonalds is amongst the most popular. Like Starbucks, it seems, it's like there's a McDonalds restaurant on every street, which speaks volumes about the name value associated with it. However, what if I were to tell you that olive oil may have become part of its arsenal? For those who are curious as to what this means, or may be in disbelief, here are a few details to note.

The Olive Oil Times website detailed McDonald's latest addition to the menu, the artisan grilled chicken sandwich. Not only is this item cooked with zero artificial flavors or colors, according to the company in question, but a blend of canola and olive oil is used as well. These are striking details because they aren't ones that would be immediately associated with McDonalds. Regardless, it's an interesting topic of debate and those who have graduated from culinary school can say the same.

One of the main reasons why the artisan grilled chicken sandwich was added, according to McDonald's, was a high consumer demand. Specifically, people wanted products with fewer ingredients, allowing for simpler compositions with their food. You have to keep in mind that many ingredients typically seen in McDonald's products are ones which most people are familiar with. By cutting these down via new recipes, a greater level of confidence is had by consumers.

What about the heavier emphasis that people have placed on healthier food options? After all, there are quite a few companies which specialize in these products, Panera Bread and even Starbucks being some of the most common examples. They have become increasingly sensitive to the positive upswing of health, as it relates to the food that people eat. As a result, it wouldn't be unwise to consider that McDonald's has lost a chunk of its consumer base to those companies.

I am uncertain if this type of menu change will lead to long-term positive outcomes for McDonald's. After all, so many people associate this name with cholesterol and fatty foods, which doesn't exactly do it favors on the health front. Even if McDonald's continually adds new menu items, time will only tell if these will result in any positive. Nonetheless, the fact that attempts are being made, such as with the artisan grilled chicken sandwich, is worth noting all the same.




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