HW#3: Fast Food Insights & Green Market Realizations

At first, I didn't give much thought about McDonalds: its all unhealthy food. But, when we actually went, observed our surroundings, and asked questions-my thoughts toward this fast food chain changed slightly. It's still unhealthy with high calories and preservatives-but it seems that McDonalds is putting some effort into changing these negative ideas. I'm curious to see if they would come up with new 'healthy' menus, like the recent smoothies. I think McDonalds is heavily affected and pressured by health-consciousness like the Green Market. They know by now, that people don't have much trust on McDonalds-and the only reason why they still have customers is because of the taste. But, prehaps, even fast food chains would worry of losing customers due to health problems and concerns like obesity.

While interviewing the Green Market, I realized negative reactions toward the word 'McDonalds'. Hearing how these people put down McDonalds and the way they made their food made me feel that perhaps these kind of harsh comments would pressure fast food chains to put more effort in making healthy choices. I got to listen to a farmer who stood at a stand for burgers, and told interesting differences between how they raise their cows, and how McDonalds does. It sounded more convincing.

I think the pressure toward fast food chains like McDonalds is a good thing though. I personally like the foods there, but I try to avoid eating too much fast foods because of the health problems they can cause. I think it would be great if McDonalds ended up tasting just as good-but just healthier.