What do they put in fast food?

[HoldMyBeer]

For whatever reason, when I'm dieting, I crave McDonald's cheeseburgers or BK Whoppers. It's not like I am short on any one macro because other things would sound just as good (like a burger from 5 guys, which is way better). I am generally not even a big fan of fast food when I am not dieting. There has to be something in it, that's not normal added to burgers, that my body is lacking. Idk what it could be

[CA_DXB_85]

I read a pretty useful article once that I can't find at the moment about food cravings, what they mean and how to satisfy them with healthy options.
Basically, when u crave certain foods it's because your body is short on some nutrients due to dieting.
If I remember correctly, when u r craving things like McDonald's it meant u r short on zinc or magnesium (and because double quarter pounder or BK's whopper are the shit lol).
I will try to find that link and post it here

[Windex]

It's the high sodium, hydrogenated oils, other fats, and psychological stimulus (think about how happy kids are eating their first happy meal).
Not too mention 99.9% of fast food items have sugar in them.

All those factors combined put a lot of strain on the brain. This is part of why child obesity is so high - a child/teen/young adult is no match for that combination of foods.

A really good documentary is "In defence of food." There's also Food Inc, Cowspiracy, and a few other decent ones.