Back-to-school season in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama brings a busy schedule that leads many people to fast food for convenience and speed. . Hurry up and hurry up. We are tired and in a hurry, and there they are….the golden arches. Oh, how I love thee. In fact, I love thee several times a week.

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Convenience lures us in. It’s there. It’s quick. It usually tastes good.

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Photo by Ismael Paramo on Unsplash

EAT THIS, NOT THAT  has provided us with the absolute WORST choices health-wise.

#1. Dairy Queen. (2 locations in West Alabama)

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Photo by amirali mirhashemian on Unsplash

The flamethrower 1/2 lb stack burger.

#2. McDonald’s (5 locations in West Alabama)

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Photo by Jurij Kenda on Unsplash

Big breakfast with pancakes.

3. Popeyes (3 locations in West Alabama)

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Photo by samir yasif on Unsplash

4-piece chicken meal with mac and cheese.

4. Wendy’s (3 locations in West Alabama)

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Photo by Batu Gezer on Unsplash

Triple Baconator.

5. Burger King (5 locations in West Alabama)

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Photo by litoon dev on Unsplash

Triple Whopper with cheese.

A few of my favorites made the trash list. There are certainly more healthy options on fast food menus.
www.eatthisnotthat.com literally tells us the best choices.

Would you like cheese on that? Can we supersize that? And of course, always get the diet soda. Pull around, your order is ready. My pleasure.

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