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Double Down lands in Canada, worries nutrition

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Double Down lands in Canada, worries nutrition experts


Health | 206988 hits | Oct 17 8:36 am | Posted by: wildrosegirl
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It's a meaty monster that can make even the bravest fast-food fanatic turn chicken -- and health and nutrition experts have their doubts whether Canada really is down with the Double Down.

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  1. by avatar tritium
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:41 pm
    Yummie!!!

  2. by avatar CanadianJeff
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:43 pm
    Is there anyone who's innards don't scream in pain just reading about what's in this thing?

  3. by avatar CommanderSock
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:48 pm
    The Double Down's 540 calories, 30 grams of fat and (ulp) 1,740 milligrams of sodium is likely to leave Canuck consumers doubled over in discomfort more than anything else, said Susan Barr, a professor of food nutrition at the University of British Columbia.




    Wow! Holy shit.

  4. by avatar tritium
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:52 pm
    "CanadianJeff" said
    Is there anyone who's innards don't scream in pain just reading about what's in this thing?


    That's nothing. I use to live right behind a Jack-in-the-Box for a spell in Arlington, TX.

    Rather than cook, I would step out my back door and pick up breakfast in the morning. A real heart stopper.

    About time a Canadian restaurant starts to offer a real meal.


  5. by avatar CDN_PATRIOT
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:29 pm
    "CanadianJeff" said
    Is there anyone who's innards don't scream in pain just reading about what's in this thing?


    Yes. Things like this "Double Down" made me get off fast food almost four years ago. My 'fast food' now is Subway.

    KFC will take years of your life.

    -J.

  6. by avatar raydan
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:44 pm
    There are already a lot of fast-food artery cloggers.
    I don't think that one more will make much of a difference.

  7. by avatar Benn
    Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:05 pm
    MY 3 1/2 year old made me so proud the other day. We wanted to check out a new McD's in Hull for it's playland and as we got out of the car she said "But I want to go to a real restaurant !" At least she knows what crap food is. I guess we are getting something right with them.

  8. by avatar mikewood86
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:17 am
    I read an article in the paper about this sandwich a while ago. Some idiot author was trying to say it wasn't that bad, and was low carb. Well, obviously you idiot. There is no bun.

    Carbs are not bad for you (simple carbs like sugar aren't great for you). Fat is not bad for you (trans and saturdated aren't good). Protein is not bad for you. It's how you balance your intake of each of these that determines your eating style.

  9. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:24 am
    Calorically it's a meh. Have it with a diet soda and a salad, and 540 calories doesn't seem much. However the fat and sodium content seems fairly high. This being said, it 's a treat, not something you eat every day. I wonder if they'll eat it with a side of poutine(pre digested food) in Quebec?

  10. by avatar kenmore
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:25 am
    Super size me !

  11. by avatar G-prime
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:28 am
    tried one, not bad but it's like 8 bucks after tax. thats more than some combos

  12. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:37 am
    "CDN_PATRIOT" said
    Is there anyone who's innards don't scream in pain just reading about what's in this thing?


    Yes. Things like this "Double Down" made me get off fast food almost four years ago. My 'fast food' now is Subway.

    KFC will take years of your life.

    -J.

    On the rare occasion we get KFC I buy the spicy chicken, as one or two (tops) pieces will be more than enough. I prefer the rotisserie chicken from a local chain better. A six inch tuna or turkey sub from Subway has replaced my desire for burgers 9 time out of 10. As much as local cuisine can be pretty scary, there is plenty of it that is tasty and restaurants seem to be the most common businesses here.

  13. by avatar Proculation
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:04 am
    "ShepherdsDog" said
    Calorically it's a meh. Have it with a diet soda and a salad, and 540 calories doesn't seem much. However the fat and sodium content seems fairly high. This being said, it 's a treat, not something you eat every day. I wonder if they'll eat it with a side of poutine(pre digested food) in Quebec?

    We usually have this option in fast food restaurants. For a additionnal fee, to "upgrade" to a poutine

  14. by avatar fifeboy
    Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:44 am
    It does not seem to be too far out of line with most fast food. Check out this site and compare:



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