I Can’t Be Obese – I Only Eat Salads

LONDON (Reuters) – Global hamburger giant McDonald’s latest line in healthy
looking salads may contain more fat than its hamburgers, according
to the company’s Web Site.

McDonald’s, plagued by health critics and flattening sales, has launched
the biggest change to its menu in 30 years with its plans to get into
the multi-million
pound prepared salad market.

"You can choose your salad, topping and dressing. You can mix and match
to suit your diet and lifestyle," said a McDonald’s spokeswoman.

However, consumers hoping to lose weight by switching from burgers to salads
may be disappointed, according to the Interactive Nutrition Counter on the McDonald’s
Web site.

For example, on the new menu to be launched at the end of this month, a "Caesar
salad with Chicken Premiere" contains 18.4 grams of fat compared with 11.5
grams of fat in a standard cheeseburger.

from Reuters