TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS
1
Healthy fast food is not necessarily an
oxymoron, but a dose of skepticism and
a little research ahead of time will help.2
Patronize restaurants with sustainable
operations, local and regional sourcing,
and humane treatment of animals and
workers. Consult online resources from
consumer watchdog groups and NGOs.3
Help yourself and the planet by using calorie
labels and judicious ordering. Many portions
are enough for two.4
Check company websites and third-party
guides to support restaurateurs who treat
their workers with dignity and fair pay.5
Consumer demand has driven most of the
progress for eliminating antibiotics and
improving animal welfare in the meat supply.
Consult the Consumer Reports antibiotic
scorecards and online trackers of restaurant
companies’ animal welfare policies to find
the most responsible operators—and keep
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