Fast Food Alternatives

Find delicious and practical alternatives to mainstream fast food that are healthier or more sustainable. Discover quick meal options that don't compromise on nutrition or taste.

Cooking With Fresh Ingredients

Cook from scratch with fresh ingredients and know exactly what's going into your meals instead of relying on packaged foods.

Fast Food and it's Appeal to Children

Fast food companies used toys and collectibles to hook children into buying meals, but 2007 regulations banned junk food ads targeting kids under 16.

Fast Food Cheap and Cheerful

Ray Kroc built McDonald's on cheap, identical meals for everyone, but fast food quality depends on what corners manufacturers cut to protect profits.

Nature's Fast Foods

Swap junk food for nature's quick snacks like bananas, apples and berries that are cheaper, healthier and just as convenient.

Preparing in Advance and Saving Time

Prep meals ahead of time in the morning and you'll have home-cooked dinners on the table faster than fast food.

Teaching Our Children to Cook

Help your kids learn to cook so they can eat better and feel confident taking care of themselves.

The Lack of Healthy Options When Eating Out

Most restaurant meals are loaded with calories and salt, but finding genuinely healthy options when eating out doesn't have to be this hard.

What Are the Lifestyle Issues

How modern family life and changing work patterns have made fast food the default meal for busy households.

What to Go For at the Coffee Shop

Most coffee shop drinks pack way more calories and sugar than you'd think, even when you're just grabbing a quick coffee.

Why Does Fast Food Taste So Good?

Fast food companies use chemicals and carefully engineered flavors to make burgers, fries and shakes almost impossible to resist.

Why Make the Effort to Sit Down and Eat?

Sitting down to eat together helps your family digest better, eat slower, and stay connected without the stress of rushing.