Supersize Me in 7 mins How too much of McDonald's will make you feel

Summary

The script chronicles a man’s 30-day journey of eating only McDonald's, highlighting the serious health effects of fast food consumption. Initially, his blood work appears normal, but as time progresses, he experiences physical discomfort, depression, liver damage, and significant weight gain. His cholesterol and fat intake skyrocket, causing various health issues, including heart risks and liver disease. The narrative underscores how eating fast food exclusively can wreak havoc on the body, emphasizing the importance of moderation and a balanced diet to prevent long-term harm.

Takeaways

• 🏥 Initial medical tests showed excellent health metrics, including cholesterol, kidney, and liver function.
• 🍔 The subject started with McDonald's breakfast, including an Egg McMuffin and a Big Mac.
• 📈 The subject experienced immediate discomfort, including stomach aches and 'MC gas' after eating.
• 🚫 The subject felt nauseous and described the food as 'nasty' and 'making me puke'.
• 🚭 The subject compared the challenge to quitting smoking, suggesting it becomes easier after the first three days.
• 🍗 The lawsuit against McDonald's revealed that McNuggets are made from chickens with large breasts, processed with stabilizers and preservatives.
• 😓 The subject started experiencing chest pressure and depression without any apparent reason.
• 📉 Blood tests showed a decrease in essential vitamins and an increase in liver enzymes, indicating liver damage.
• 📊 The subject's liver was described as 'sick', likely due to a fatty liver, and was advised to stop the challenge.
• 🔝 The subject's uric acid levels increased, raising the risk of gout and kidney stones.
• 📈 The subject consumed 30 pounds of sugar and gained 24 pounds in 30 days, with a significant increase in cholesterol and body fat percentage.
• 🚫 The final medical assessment was grim, with many body functions showing signs of improvement but doctors remained pessimistic about long-term health.
• ❌ The conclusion was a strong recommendation against regular fast food consumption, suggesting it should be very restricted and part of a balanced diet.

Q & A

What was the initial condition of the person's health before starting the McDonald's diet?

The person's initial blood tests showed excellent health with total cholesterol at 168, superb salt levels in the blood, and perfect kidney and liver function.

What was the first meal the person had on the McDonald's diet?

The first meal was an egg McMuffin for breakfast.

How did the person describe the size of the food items from McDonald's?

The person was surprised by the size of the food items, mentioning that the Coke barely fit in the cup and a French fry was 'like 4 feet tall'.

What was the person's immediate physical reaction after eating McDonald's?

The person experienced a 'MC stomach ache', 'MC gas', and felt like they had 'M sweats' and 'MC Twitches' due to the sugar intake.

What did the person compare the first three days of the diet to?

The person compared the first three days of the diet to quitting smoking, suggesting that it's a crucial period to get past.

What did the lawsuit against McDonald's reveal about the McNuggets?

The lawsuit revealed that McNuggets were originally made from old chickens that could no longer lay eggs, and now are made from chickens with unusually large breasts, ground up into a mash combined with stabilizers and preservatives.

What health symptoms did the person start to experience after some time on the diet?

The person started to experience chest pressure, depression for no reason, and headaches.

What was the doctor's advice after reviewing the person's health tests?

The doctor advised the person to stop the diet because it was causing harm, with a fatty liver being the most likely cause of the liver sickness.

What were the physical changes the person experienced after 30 days on the McDonald's diet?

The person gained 24 pounds, their liver turned to fat, cholesterol increased by 65 points, body fat percentage rose from 11% to 18%, and they nearly doubled their risk of coronary heart disease.

How much sugar and fat did the person consume over the 30 days?

The person consumed 30 pounds of sugar and 12 pounds of fat over the 30 days.

What was the final recommendation from the doctors regarding fast food consumption?

The doctors recommended that fast food should be very restricted and balanced with an overall healthy diet.