I’m a Doctor — This Popular Fast Food Ingredient Might Be Killing Us

New York Post ^ | Oct. 19, 2025 | Dr Zac Turner

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

My mother-in-law told me how they made lard.
Pig fat rendered to lard in a big kettle. To keep it from going rancid just before cooling it they would take a can of Crisco and mix in with it.

[Impala64ssa]

" I have not had a “full size” hamburger since I was in my 20’s. It’s too much food."
I used to eat Whoppers often back then. Last time I had one was a few years ago and my stomach was POed to say the least. I hardly eat fast foods anymore. Except for White Castle "murder burgers", even then only once in a while 🙂🙂

[MayflowerMadam]

“If I was going to blame anything, it would be the special sauce.”

I always tell them to omit the special sauces. White. Orange. Ick. It’s not because of health reasons; it’s the slime factor.

[Telepathic Intruder]

Yes, personally I prefer a hamburger or hot dog as nearly plain as possible. Maybe some lettuce or onion if anything. Too much just drowns the taste of the meat. Gotta include the bun, though.

[MayflowerMadam]

Bun, mustard, onion.