McDonald's fast food is known for it's unhealthy food set at cheap prices. This makes it easy for people to go out and grab a quick meal for next to nothing. But does the attractive price outweigh the consequences of the calorie-loaded food? In 2004, the documentary, Super Size Me, directed by Morgan Spurlock showed just how badly such fast food can effect one's physical (and psychological) well-being along with how the fast food industry encourages bad nutrition for its own profit. In 2012, celebrity chef and food activist Jamie Oliver revealed the repulsive "pink slime" that McDonald's and a few other fast food restaurants used in their burgers. The "pink slime" is made from left over beef scraps (most commonly used for dog food) that are reprocessed and repurposed for consumption. This is done by washing the scraps with ammonium hydroxide then pumping what is left with artificial flavors and colors. Thankfully McDonald's announced it will no longer use the controversial meat, but it still has a long way to go to improve the nutritional value of its meals.
Sources: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-scraps-controversial-beef-process/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Size_Me
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