Another Fast Food First: Trans Fat Free

It used to be getting the best value out of your meal at a fast food joint – going the extra mile (or dollar) to get upgraded to a larger gianormous meal where your box of fries seemed bottomless. As Sergeant Pepper mentioned in her latest blog, supersizing was actually costing more than what you see at face value. Nowadays, the fast food industry is revamping their image, to try to align themselves with the consumer trend of healthier eating. In a recent press release, Wendy’s is stepping up to the plate against trans fats. Starting in August, 6300 Wendy’s stores in North America will be changing their cooking oil to the non-hydrogenated kind (a.k.a zero trans fat oil) for the frying of their breaded chicken products and french fries. Quite impressive isn’t it? Since they are the first quick service restaurant to do this change, watch for their competitors to scramble to do the same.

Although it means that munching on your next spicy chicken sandwich is clogging your arteries less, this does not mean you won’t be consuming any less calories or fat. Your heart might be groovin’ along, but your waistline won’t notice the difference. Wendy’s does offer different side dishes alternatives like salads and baked potatoes. So there are choices, instead of just choosing the standard fries option.