Jennifer Lovdahl, a chiropractor from Anchorage, Alaska, conducted a unique experiment when she kept a McDonald's meal for six years to demonstrate the potential unhealthiness of fast food.
Jennifer Lovdahl kept McDonald's meals for six years.
Instead of discarding it the next day, or even its leftovers, Jennifer kept her McDonald's meal for a staggering six years.
After keeping a McDonald's meal for six years, she posted it on Facebook, leaving viewers stunned when they saw what it looked like.
The post has the caption:
"It's been 6 years since I bought this "Happy Meal" at McDonald's. It's been sitting at our office this whole time and has not rotted, molded, or decomposed at all!!! It smells only of cardboard. We did this experiment to show our patients how unhealthy this "food" is. Especially for our growing children!! There are so many chemicals in this food! Choose real food! Apples, bananas, carrots, celery....those are real fast food."
Lovdahl bought a McDonald's meal consisting of chicken nuggets and fries and stored it at her office for an astonishing six years.
Can you imagine how disgusting the meal kept for six years would look?
Surprisingly, the food showed minimal signs of decomposition. While the fries may appear unappetizingly dry, the chicken nuggets remained largely unchanged.
Jennifer remarked, "It's been six years since I purchased this 'Happy Meal' from McDonald's. It's remained at our office untouched and hasn't rotted, molded, or decomposed. It only smells like cardboard."
Lovdahl's quickly went viral on social media
In the comments section, viewers express their shock at the lack of decomposition of the McDonald's meal after six years
One person said: The receipt has disintegrated more than the food.
A second wrote: Hilarious! I will send this to the doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs. Aunt Julie.
While a third commented: I can't get over how many people are saying this isn't true. It's like they're defending McDonald's.
I've seen this experiment before.... nasty. Another added.
Why does a McDonald's meal show little decomposition after six years?
The lack of substantial decomposition might seem unbelievable, but it could be due to the low moisture content and the presence of preservatives in fast food.
While this may appear impressive on the surface, Lovdahl argues it highlights the potential health concerns associated with highly processed food.
Lovdahl hopes this experiment encourages people to choose fresh, whole foods over processed fast food options.
Additionally, she mentioned the importance of healthy eating, especially for children. While the six-year-old McDonald's meal may not be compostable in the traditional sense, Lovedahl said it's a reminder to prioritize nutritious foods.
