Healthy fast food

So here is the deal.  McDonalds has announced that starting next year they are cutting the portion size of the french fries in their happy meals, and adding apple slices.  I don't know about you but the french fries are half the fun.  Apple slices are something you get at Grandma's house.  How is this going to make children healthier and loose weight.  Not going to McDonalds as often would be more affective. 

When I was a kid a trip to Mcdonald's or Burger King was a treat not a ritual.  Parents today use it as a regular meal plan.  I actually know parents that go every day for their children.  The kids weight and health is not from an order of french fries its from multiple orders every day, every week. 

Many parents today eat out many times a week instead of cooking healthy meals at home.  I know schedules are hectic and its hard.  I just remember when I was younger meal time at home at the table with the family.  And guess what, I was pretty thin and healthy.  I know thats hard to believe if you saw me today. haha.  But that just proves my point, today I throw something together quick instead of planning out healthy meals.

Instead of relying on McDonalds to adjust the food to meet your needs, turn the McDonald's trip into a once in a while treat?