From a Brave search because I knew it was because of the anti-saturated fats protests but didn't know all this.
"McDonald’s stopped using beef tallow for frying their French fries in 1990. The change was largely attributed to the efforts of a wealthy heart attack survivor, John Sokolof, who spent $3 million on full-page newspaper ads criticizing McDonald’s for serving unhealthy food. Sokolof’s campaign targeted McDonald’s use of beef tallow, which he claimed was high in saturated fat and contributed to heart disease.
As a result of Sokolof’s campaign, McDonald’s faced public pressure and lawsuits from vegetarian and religious groups, who claimed that the company’s use of beef tallow misled consumers into believing their fries were suitable for vegetarian diets. In 1990, McDonald’s announced that it would replace beef tallow with 100% vegetable oil, citing concerns about customer perceptions and the potential for negative publicity.
Additionally, the company may have been influenced by changing attitudes towards saturated fats and cholesterol in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as growing awareness of the importance of heart health. The shift to vegetable oil was likely seen as a way to improve the perceived healthiness of McDonald’s menu items and reduce the risk of negative publicity."
They got his name wrong. It was Phil Sokolof. I've read several books recently that pushing for low fat diets has probably contributed most to our current obesity epidemic. Looks like he did more harm than just tinkering with McDonalds' fries.
From wikipedia:
"Sokolof's efforts regarding the McDonald's menu ended the practice of cooking their French fries in beef tallow.[1] He also waged campaigns against the use of so-called "tropical" oils, such as coconut and palm oils, which were used to manufacture many cookies and crackers. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sokolof's campaign forced several manufacturers, including Ralston Purina, Borden, Pillsbury, Quaker Oats, Sunshine Biscuits, Pepperidge Farm, and Keebler to end their use of tropical oils in their products.
After those achievements, Sokolof's public profile was reduced, but he continued his struggle, primarily against fat in the diet. In 1995, Bryant Gumbel introduced him to debate the Today show as "America's No. 1 Cholesterol Fighter".[4] Sokolof took out ads decrying the popularity of 2% milk, arguing that it is not low-fat, and encouraged parents to only buy skim milk. In 1997, he urged Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods not to endorse McDonald's.[5] In 2002, Sokolof briefly returned to his full-page ad purchasing practice to discourage fellow Omaha native Warren Buffett from purchasing Burger King. [6][7]
Sokolof died on April 15, 2004, of heart failure[8] at the age of 82."
No wonder, after eating nothing but vegetable oils.
From a Brave search because I knew it was because of the anti-saturated fats protests but didn't know all this.
"McDonald’s stopped using beef tallow for frying their French fries in 1990. The change was largely attributed to the efforts of a wealthy heart attack survivor, John Sokolof, who spent $3 million on full-page newspaper ads criticizing McDonald’s for serving unhealthy food. Sokolof’s campaign targeted McDonald’s use of beef tallow, which he claimed was high in saturated fat and contributed to heart disease.
As a result of Sokolof’s campaign, McDonald’s faced public pressure and lawsuits from vegetarian and religious groups, who claimed that the company’s use of beef tallow misled consumers into believing their fries were suitable for vegetarian diets. In 1990, McDonald’s announced that it would replace beef tallow with 100% vegetable oil, citing concerns about customer perceptions and the potential for negative publicity.
Additionally, the company may have been influenced by changing attitudes towards saturated fats and cholesterol in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as growing awareness of the importance of heart health. The shift to vegetable oil was likely seen as a way to improve the perceived healthiness of McDonald’s menu items and reduce the risk of negative publicity."
They got his name wrong. It was Phil Sokolof. I've read several books recently that pushing for low fat diets has probably contributed most to our current obesity epidemic. Looks like he did more harm than just tinkering with McDonalds' fries. From wikipedia: "Sokolof's efforts regarding the McDonald's menu ended the practice of cooking their French fries in beef tallow.[1] He also waged campaigns against the use of so-called "tropical" oils, such as coconut and palm oils, which were used to manufacture many cookies and crackers. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sokolof's campaign forced several manufacturers, including Ralston Purina, Borden, Pillsbury, Quaker Oats, Sunshine Biscuits, Pepperidge Farm, and Keebler to end their use of tropical oils in their products.
After those achievements, Sokolof's public profile was reduced, but he continued his struggle, primarily against fat in the diet. In 1995, Bryant Gumbel introduced him to debate the Today show as "America's No. 1 Cholesterol Fighter".[4] Sokolof took out ads decrying the popularity of 2% milk, arguing that it is not low-fat, and encouraged parents to only buy skim milk. In 1997, he urged Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods not to endorse McDonald's.[5] In 2002, Sokolof briefly returned to his full-page ad purchasing practice to discourage fellow Omaha native Warren Buffett from purchasing Burger King. [6][7]
Sokolof died on April 15, 2004, of heart failure[8] at the age of 82." No wonder, after eating nothing but vegetable oils.
Parents that buy low fat or nonfat milk for their kids are doing them more harm than good.
Growing brains need that good animal fat found in milk and other animal products for proper development.
Maybe that is why so many liberal families are functionally retarded?