Best things to order for health at fast food restaurants

Every now and then, we all need to indulge in some quick and easy drive-thru fast food — whether it’s because we’re seriously pressed for time, have a massive craving, or just because we damn well feel like it. There’s no need to feel guilty about pleasures, and fast food in moderation won’t kill you. But if you ever find yourself at a chain restaurant and in search of something less likely to give you an energy crash or make you feel bloated later on, you still have options. We spoke to some registered dietitians to get the scoop on the healthiest things you can order at fast food chains. Check out their favorite options ahead. READ MORE

There is Urine in your swimming pool

If you like to swim laps, or spend summer days poolside, you'll want to read this. A new study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters suggests the average pool may contain a great deal of urine. Researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada set out to determine the extent of pee contamination in swimming pools. To do this, they tested water from pools and hot tubs in two Canadian cities for acesulfame potassium, or Ace-K, a widely consumed artificial sweetener found in supermarket staples like frozen meals, packaged cookies, and diet sodas. What does sweet pool water have to do with pee? The amount of Ace-K in a pool is a helpful measure of the amount of urine present, since the ingredient is not metabolized by the body, is excreted exclusively through urine, and doesn't get broken down by chlorine. When researchers compared the levels of the sweetener in pool water and tap water, they found that the former contained up to 570 times more Ace-K. Based on those concentrations, they concluded that a 220,000-gallon commercial-size swimming pool likely contains almost 20 gallons of urine. A residential pool probably holds about two gallons.