Listen, I am without a doubt a fry guy. Who doesn't get excited about a hot, crispy batch of French fries?

There's something perfect about that crunch, that golden color, that irresistible flavor that makes you go back for more. Seriously, if fries are on the menu, you know where my eyes are headed.

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Oh, and if you haven't tried the fries from East Side Fish Fry yet, you're missing out. I'm telling you, they're more than worth it. Perfectly seasoned, fried to crispy perfection...they're on another level. Trust me on this one, you won't be disappointed.

The Unhealthiest Fries In the Nation are sold in Michigan

You know, fries really do elevate a fast-food meal; they’re like the perfect sidekick that completes the experience. But here’s the catch: those crispy, golden treats can pack a serious punch in terms of calories and sodium.

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In a recent study done by PlushCare, they found out that there's one restaurant chain that is more unhealthy than the others.

 

Take Five Guys, for instance. Adding their fries to your meal adds a whopping 953 calories—definitely not the healthiest choice out there. And then there’s KFC’s Secret Recipe Fries, which contribute around 1,100 mg of sodium to your order.

So much for that diet...

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In fact, Five Guys has the least healthy fries in this analysis, overshadowing KFC, which ranks fifth.

While KFC’s fries may still be on the indulgent side, they offer significantly fewer calories and lower saturated fat than those from Five Guys. So, if you’re counting your calories and watching your sodium intake, you might want to think twice before loading up on those Five Guys fries.

20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated By The FDA and FTC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC.

Here is a look at the products being investigated by the two agencies.

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