While I love a good burger as much as the next guy (especially a Wasabi Tuna Burger from here), I find it odd that so many people think that b/c a burger and fries is served up in a ‘cool’ environment, it is a lot healthier for them than eating at McDonald’s.  Bottom line is that while burgers and fries, even the healthiest varieties, are nice treats, they are not something you should be eating on a daily basis.  An interesting study just came out furthering that case – apparently people who ate a high fat meal had higher rates of airway inflammation (read: asthma) and responded poorly to asthma medication versus peeps who ate a low fat meal.  More proof that what you eat is directly tied to your overall health, not just your waistline.  There is a growing body of research that suggests that eating foods that lower your inflammation levels (see also:  food served at Modmarket) is one of the best ways to improve your health, so maybe focus on making that burger and fries a treat rather than a weekly occurrence!

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