The mighty Big Mac just isn’t cutting it with young millennials. Believe it or not, only one in five millennials has dared to take a bite out of a Big Mac. The burger that once ruled the fast-food kingdom is facing a serious popularity crisis. Why? Maybe it’s just us, but have you seen the grease on that thing? The world has plenty of alternative burger joints today.
They might come at a slightly higher price tag, but what you’re paying for is fresh produce, high-quality bread, and most of all, peace of mind. Newsflash: you can enjoy a burger without having to worry about cardiac arrest. So, stop and walk away slowly from that Big Mac!
Glazed carrots
First things first, did you know that carrots, the innocent orange roots we all love, are already high in sugar? Carrots are so sweet you might as well be munching on candy. Which is why glazing carrots are almost like preemptively knocking your own teeth out.
If you're brave enough to venture into the land of tooth-aching sweetness, go ahead and indulge. Just be prepared for the consequences. Perhaps keep a dentist on speed dial or invest in some extra-strength toothpaste. It's a sugary disaster waiting to happen. As for us, we like carrots in their natural, crunchy glory. Why drench them in sugar?
Fruitcake
The cake looks like it should go right on the top of a Christmas tree and not in a human's body. According to Urban Dictionary, fruitcake also refers to somebody who is completely insane. Makes sense because to make or eat this cake, you better be just that. At least that way, you'd have an excuse.
While fruitcake is a very traditional holiday food, it seems that millennials' obsession with health and fitness might override the tradition. Are we seeing an end to the universally despised fruitcake era? Hopefully soon. These sugar-filled dense cakes don’t align with anybody's New Year's resolutions.
Budweiser
If you're a millennial, chances are you're enjoying brews from one of thousands of craft breweries across the United States instead of traditional beer giants like Budweiser. Why is beer today so different from what our parents and grandparents used to sip on? Research says consumer loyalties are often formed based on early exposure, and this holds true for beer as well. The beer market looked different in the 1970s and 1980s.
Craft beer was taking baby steps, and options were scarce. That's probably why baby boomers developed loyalties towards traditional beers - they didn't have much else available to them. At least, that’s the hope because we can’t explain the Budweiser fixation otherwise!
Pop-Tarts
If there's one food that screams "baby boomer nostalgia," it's got to be Pop-Tarts! These iconic breakfast treats have become a cultural phenomenon. But what makes these frosted delights so special is their ability to bridge the generational gap. They've managed to capture the hearts of not only baby boomers but their children as well. Still, Pop-Tarts aren't exactly the epitome of healthy food.
They may have won over our hearts but fall short in the nutrients department. Life is all about balance, however. Surely, it’s ok to indulge in Pop-Tarts if we also incorporate healthier options into our breakfast routine. That way, we can enjoy the best of both worlds.