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Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I tried McDonald's in Italy and the differences blew my mind'
An American tourist decided to try McDonald's in Italy and was blown away by the differences, especially one 'crazy' addition to the menu, and some 'really good' food items McDonald's is one of the biggest fast food chains in the world, attracting millions of customers a day across more than 40,000 locations. Known for iconic items such as hamburgers, Big Macs, McMuffins and their crispy fries, many people come back to the chain time and time again. And while many of the items will be the same, or similar, wherever you go in the world, there are some differences. When McDonald's fans are travelling, many like to try out a local Maccies to see if there are any different items, or if it tastes any different. For example, McDonald's in the US will be very different to the ones in India, where they have their own version of the Big Mac. And recently a Maccies fan from the US visited a McDonald's restaurant in Italy, and was blown away by the differences. Fashion and beauty content creator Ashley LaMarca recently visited Italy and showed off the menu at McDonald's, and even did a TikTok taste test of the different items. Ashley noted how "different" the restaurant itself looked as it was "so aesthetic", as well as the items they offered. First of all, she was impressed by the look of the McChicken Il Provolone, which she said was the "most Italian thing" she'd ever seen. She was also excited that they had same burger, but with pepperoni. And she liked the look of the McWrap Il Peperone, which is a "pepperoni wrap". They also have "loaded fries", or Le Ricche Fries Cheese&Bacon and Le Ricche Fries Cheddar, as well as "actual chicken wings". "The US could never," she added. On the menu, they also had croissants, which is how she "knows she's in Europe", as well as McPops cream-filled, which she said looked "unreal". She was also excited to see things she recognised on the menu, such as the Big Tasty, Cheeseburgers and Spicy Chicken McNuggets. However, she was very surprised to see beer on the menu, which she said was "crazy". In a follow-up video Ashley tried a peach iced tea which she said was "good". Meanwhile, she said the McChicken Il Provolone was "so good", because the chicken tasted "real and fresh". She rated both a 10 out of 10, saying it was her favourite things she'd tried. She tried the fries to see if they were the same as back home, and said they were "good" but tasted "more salty," rating it a whopping 10 out of 10. She also tried the spicy chicken McNuggets which she said were really spicy, and also gave them a 10 out of 10. But she wasn't impressed by the Cheesburger, specially as the "bun to patty ratio was way off". "It's not the best, she added, rating it a five out of 10. Ashley also tried one of the McPops, which she described as "like a donut hole", and rated it an impressive nine out of 10.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Man sheds 12st after being fat led to breakup – and now looks unrecognisable
A MAN shed 12st after his relationship ended due to him being overweight - and he now looks unrecognisable. Finley Tyson felt like he was "holding back" his girlfriend due to insecurities about his body. Advertisement 11 Finley Tyson, 25, struggled with insecurities over his weight Credit: Jam Press 11 He said his two-year relationship ended because of it Credit: Jam Press 11 He shed 12 stone after overhauling his lifestyle Credit: Jam Press 11 Finley Tyson ditched McMuffins, toasties and chocolate and started hitting the gym most days Credit: Jam Press The 25-year-old, who weighed 27st at his heaviest, says he used to struggle to look in the mirror. He made the decision to overhaul his lifestyle after his two-year relationship ended. Finley, who admitted to having "a crazy sweet tooth", He dropped to 14st 9lbs - going from a size 4XL to an L - and people think he looks unrecognisable. Advertisement Read more on weight loss 'The relationship ended mainly because I knew what I needed to do to lose the weight,' Finley, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, said. 'And I didn't see how I could do it in a relationship. 'I was holding the other person back due to my insecurities with being overweight. 'I didn't aim particularly to have a glow up, I just wanted to be more healthy and feel better within myself.' Advertisement Most read in Diet & Nutrition Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive The design and technical lead started hitting the gym six days a week after his break up in December 2023. He also overhauled his diet, switching out Mcmuffins for Finley said: 'I cut down on processed food and sugar, moved more and tried to maintain as much muscle as possible. 'I have a crazy sweet tooth, so sugary drinks and sweets and chocolate were my biggest problem, as well as fast food. Advertisement 'I have cut full sugar drinks out and replaced with diet. 'I rarely have fast food and cook tasty meals for myself instead. 11 Finley struggled to look in the mirror Credit: Jam Press 11 He feels 'mentally healthier' now and much more confident Credit: Jam Press Advertisement 11 He's started intermittent fasting Credit: Jam Press 11 Finley said his transformation took 'a lot hard work' Credit: Jam Press 'I gym in the evenings - six to seven days a week. 'Rest days are still usually in the gym on the stair master or treadmill, and I do around an hour and 15 minutes lifting with 30 minutes cardio. Advertisement 'It took a lot of hard work, I nailed in my routine and started intermittent fasting." Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you only eat during specific time windows, with the aim of losing weight or boosting health. Finley's diet before and after his weight loss BEFORE Breakfast: Two double sausage and egg Mcmuffins Lunch: Two cheese toasties Dinner: Pizza, whole bag of caesar salad Snacks: Sweets and chocolate AFTER Breakfast: Fat free Greek yoghurt,scoop of protein, granola, chopped strawberries, banana, blueberries and honey Lunch: Burrito Dinner: Nothing Many people will fast for 16 hours and have an eight-hour eating window, or go without food for a day or two a week. For Finley, this involves skipping dinner. Advertisement 'I don't have dinner and fast from 1pm until 7am the next day.' Finley says his confidence has gone through the roof since his transformation He said: 'I definitely used to lack confidence. 'I would always wear jumpers and struggled to look in the mirror. Advertisement 'Mentally I am so much healthier. 'My relationships and general life have improved drastically and I'm so much more confident in my body. 'It has had such an impact on every aspect of my life and health.' Finley shared his transformation on social media and viewers were awestruck. Advertisement One commenter joked: 'Can someone break up with me?' Another said: 'Just visible proof of how you're doing mentally. 'Glad you are feeling better.' One person added: 'I totally feel this. Advertisement 'Not from relationships but just losing yourself and letting your physical and mental health spiral until you don't recognise yourself anymore. 'I call it the late 20s, early 30s glow up for me.' How to lose weight safely Losing weight should be a long-term commitment to healthier living, rather than any drastic measures. The NHS tips - which can be adopted slowly - include: Get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions Aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion Aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week Read food labels – products with more green colour coding than amber and red are often a healthier option Swap sugary drinks for water – if you do not like the taste, add slices of lemon or lime for flavour Cut down on food that's high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereal for wholegrain alternatives Share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day Read about: The The calorie formula for weight loss The Sun Health's 8-week weight loss kick start plan Finley added: 'People always congratulate me on the work I have put in and most people regularly see how hard I worked to get to where I am. 'They always say how amazing I have done but I still respond with 'getting there' although I'm pretty much there. Advertisement 'I've tried not to look at comments too much. 'A lot are about the idea of a person in a relationship having to work on themselves during not after, but sometimes it doesn't work like that and everyone's circumstances are different. 'I don't really care much about negativity, I've worked too hard on myself to care about negative opinions.' 11 'My relationships and general life have improved drastically,' Finley says Credit: Jam Press Advertisement 11 He said every aspect of his life has been impacted Credit: Jam Press 11 Finley does his best to shut out negative opinions Credit: Jam Press
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I ended my romance to lose weight - 12st later, I'm unrecognisable'
At his heaviest, Finley Tyson was 27st but the 25-year-old transformation over the past 18 months has been so staggering even his friends struggle to recognise him Finley Tyson found it tough to even just look in the mirror two years ago. At his heaviest, the Leicestershire resident weighed 27 stone, but has now shed an impressive 14st and 9lbs, with most of the loss following a breakup. In December 2023, Finley made a firm decision to revamp his lifestyle for good, starting with ending his two-year relationship. Speaking to What's The Jam, he revealed:'The relationship ended mainly because I knew what I needed to do to lose the weight. 'And I didn't see how I could do it in a relationship. I was holding the other person back due to my insecurities with being overweight. I didn't aim particularly to have a glow, I just wanted to be healthier and feel better within myself. 'I definitely used to lack confidence. I would always wear jumpers and struggled to look in the mirror.' The design and technical lead embarked on his journey by swapping full sugar drinks for diet versions, replacing fast food with home-cooked meals, and stocking up on burritos and granola bars. He confessed: "I have a crazy sweet tooth, so sugary drinks and sweets and chocolate were my biggest problem." Before his life-altering breakup, Finley's daily menu was laden with McMuffins for breakfast, cheese toasties for lunch, pizza for dinner, and a constant stream of sweets or chocolate as snacks. Now, the Ashby-de-la-Zouch local has completely cut out his evening meal. Finley has embraced intermittent fasting, eating only between 7am and 1pm and opting for gym sessions over dinner. His rigorous weightlifting routine lasts around an hour and 15 minutes, followed by half an hour of cardio. Even on days off, he's at the gym working up a sweat on the stair master or treadmill rather than lifting weights. Reflecting on his transformation, the 25 year old shared: "My relationships and general life have improved drastically, and I'm so much more confident in my body. It has had such an impact on every aspect of my life and health." Finley also took to TikTok to document his impressive weight loss journey, garnering heaps of support, with some followers humorously asking 'will someone break up with me?' to achieve similar results. Finley said:'I've tried not to look at comments too much. A lot are about the idea of a person in a relationship having to work on themselves during not after, but sometimes it doesn't work like that, and everyone's circumstances are different. 'I don't really care much about negativity, I've worked too hard on myself to care about negative opinions. People always congratulate me on the work I have put in, and most people regularly see how hard I worked to get to where I am.'
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's adds new spicy item to its breakfast menu starting July 8
(This story has been updated with new information.) As part of the fast food chain's 50th anniversary celebrations for the McMuffin, McDonald's is releasing a series of new options to "spice up" its breakfast menu. Starting July 8, McDonald's is launching three spicy breakfast menu items: the Spicy McMuffin, Spicy Sausage McMuffin and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg. The McMuffins will feature their traditional ingredients – cheese, egg, Canadian bacon or sausage, and a buttered English muffin, topped with Spicy Pepper Sauce, according to a news release. McDonald's launched the Egg McMuffin in 1975. The breakfast item was the brainchild of Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchisee in Santa Barbara, California. Herb, according to previous USA TODAY reporting, presented the sandwich as a to-go version of a diner classic: Eggs Benedict. Roy Kroc, the businessman who transformed McDonald's into what it is today, loved the idea. The Spicy McMuffin (and its subsidiaries) will be available for a limited time at participating locations starting on Tuesday, July 8. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Spicy McMuffin: When to get new item on McDonald's breakfast menu
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
McDonald's is heating things up with 3 new Spicy McMuffins
As part of the fast food chain's 50th anniversary celebrations for the McMuffin, McDonald's is releasing a series of new options to "spice up" its breakfast menu. Next week, McDonald's is launching three spicy breakfast menu items: the Spicy McMuffin, Spicy Sausage McMuffin and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg. The McMuffins will feature their traditional ingredients – cheese, egg, Canadian bacon or sausage, and a buttered English muffin, topped with Spicy Pepper Sauce, a news release states. McDonald's launched the Egg McMuffin in 1975. The breakfast item was the brainchild of Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchisee in Santa Barbara, California. Herb, according to previous USA TODAY reporting, presented the sandwich as a to-go version of a diner classic: Eggs Benedict. Roy Kroc, the businessman who transformed McDonald's into what it is today, loved the idea. When will the Spicy McMuffin be available? The Spicy McMuffin (and its subsidiaries) will be available for a limited time, at participating locations, starting on Tuesday, July 8. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
