FAST FOOD

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more people turned to drive-thru, mobile and curbside ordering as a way to maintain social distancing.

We all know it’s not the best option for our health, but there are some surprising side effects of what could happen if you gave up fast food.

But alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!

When you’re grabbing a quick burger or takeout salad, you’re probably focused more on the food than the packaging. Non-profit organization Toxic-Free Future tested for the presence of fluorine, which indicates the packaging was likely treated with PFAS. “PFAS, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used to make food packaging grease and water resistant,” said Consumer Reports Health Editor Kevin Loria. If you’re a fan of food chains known for serving healthful grain and salad bowls, the the findings may be even more concerning. Cava said it will eliminate PFAS in food packaging by mid-2021.

SAN ANTONIO As we grab more takeout and fast food, Consumer Reports evaluated the menus at 17 popular chains to find which ones offer nutritious choices. A growing number of chains are offering customized grain bowls, locally grown produce and vegetarian entrees. And, two-thirds of Americans surveyed said its easier than ever to eat healthy at restaurants. We rated a restaurants overall healthfulness on many criteria, said Amy Keating, CR nutritionist. The four at the top of their ratings, CoreLife Eatery, Sweetgreen, Chopt and True Food Kitchen do not have a presence in San Antonio, although Sweetgreen and True Food Kitchen do have Texas locations.

(CNN) -- Dont count out the colonel in the chicken sandwich wars. KFC has begun testing a new, premium chicken sandwich in Orlando, Florida. With the aptly titled "KFC Chicken Sandwich," KFC is testing an extra crispy chicken filet placed on a buttered brioche bun and topped with pickles and spicy or classic mayonnaise. KFC bemoaned that its chicken sandwich wasn't the best, Zahumensky admitted. In addition to the McChicken, it tested out another crispy chicken sandwich with a potato roll in two US cities earlier this year.

(CNN) -- The Shamrock Shake is back again. In addition to the traditional green vanilla shake, McDonald's is selling a version made with Oreo cookies. Temporary offerings like the Shamrock Shake help McDonald's create buzz and bring in nostalgic customers. Ideally for the company, people will associate fall with Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes, or early spring with a Shamrock Shake. Plus, while people get excited for Pumpkin Spice or Shamrock Shake season, they may not actually want the indulgent items all year round.