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There were eight chains analyzed during this research: McDonald’s,
Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC),
Arby’s, Jack in the Box, and Dairy Queen.

The only thing these establishments are improving is their
marketing strategy, designed to fool the American public into
thinking they’re actually eating something that is good for them. The

study did highlight the fact that, “some chains have made positive
changes.” This included the decision by McDonald’s to add apple
slices to its Happy Meals.

Of course, the apples used by McDonald’s are not organic—and
guess which fruit tops the “Dirty Dozen” list of foods that contain
the most contaminants? Apples. According to the Environmental
Working Group’s latest report, 98 percent of apples contained

pesticides, with 93 percent containing two or more of these harmful
toxins.

While many people turn to fast food because it’s considered cheap

and filling, it may not be such a bargain when it ultimately leads to a
host of health problems, and potentially massive medical bills.

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