What Exactly Is in McDonald’s French Fries

POTATOES Mickey D’s uses varieties like the Russet Burbank, which have a nice oval shape and just the right balance of starch and sugar. Excess sugar can cause a fry to have brown spots where it’s over-caramelized, leaving a burnt taste and deviating from the uniform yellow-arches color. Just in case, the spuds are blanched […]

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My 600-lb Life: Ashley’s Story

Ashley’s career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Now she aims to turn her life around so that she can achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility.

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My 600-lb Life: Melissa’s Story (Part 2)

Two years after her gastric bypass surgery, Melissa struggles to get to her ideal size. With the strain the weight loss is taking on her relationship, she wonders if her journey will allow her to reclaim her life.

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My 600-lb Life: Henry’s Story

At 715 lbs, Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.

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My 600-lb Life: Melissa’s Story (Part 1)

At 31-years-old, Melissa weighs over 650 lbs. Now that she has come to terms with her health problems, she is ready to begin her seven-year weight loss journey.

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My 600-lb Life: Donald’s Story

Thirty-four-year-old Donald is frustrated with the way his weight has limited what he can do with his life. Motivated by the love of his parents and a future where he can date again, he begins his journey to lose 400 of his 675 lbs.

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