Dabbing your food with a paper napkin is a quick way to test for oil and fat.
People are becoming more conscious of what's in their food. When it comes to fast food, there's a strong chance oil and fat are part of anything cooked. Although you may find exceptions in items like salads or fresh sandwiches, even these can have a significant amount of oil in dressings, spreads and condiments. To get a handle on your health and better consider what goes into your body, a little quick investigating can help you figure out if you'll be consuming oil.
Instructions
1. Squeeze your food item or press it firmly with a utensil. You may find that oil will come to the surface. This happens easily with fried foods or anything saturated with fat.
2. Press a paper napkin to your food item. Paper absorbs oil, grease and fat. Pressing firmly will draw out the oil and make it plainly visible on the napkin. In some cases, it may have an orange-yellow color that makes it especially noticeable. This is a clear sign of oil.
3. Request a nutritional information sheet from the establishment. Most fast food restaurants are legally obligated to provide nutritional information on demand. The listings will give you exact amounts of oil and fat.
4. Visit Web sites from consumer groups like Fast Food Nutrition. They offer free nutritional information on most menu items from leading fast food chains.
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