Happy National Fast Food Day!

by Alexa Weibel, Posted Nov 16th 2009 @ 1:15PM

In-N-Out burgers and shakes. Photo: AppetiteforChina, Flickr.

Admittedly, we have mixed feelings on celebrating National Fast Food Day. But despite the merited fast-food backlash, there's something to be said for throwing caution and health to the curb and indulging in a fatty fast-food burger and fries once in awhile.

It's a sad state of eating affairs that today, 19 percent of American meals are consumed in the car, and fast food has become not simply a convenience or indulgence but the norm. That being said, fast food isn't all bad -- in a continuing trend, some chains are starting to take a markedly different route in fast yet conscientious cuisine, in the vein of Chipotle's "Food with Integrity" motto or Zankou Chicken's aim for freshly prepared fresh food.

Are you a discerning fast-food eater? Take our poll to reveal your fast-food eating habits, then spill your thoughts on fast food eating in the comments.

Is fast food a rare, guilty pleasure for you or is it a regular habit?
I very rarely eat fast food.	35 (40.7%)
I eat fast food on occasion, mostly when I'm on the go and need a quick bite.	36 (41.9%)
I eat fast food all the time - it's affordable and convenient, what more could you ask?	15 (17.4%)

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