Khaberni - From bun-less burgers to meat-filled cups, fast food chains are reshaping their menus to adapt to changing dietary patterns due to weight loss medications and public health trends.
In a report by "Fox News" about the changes made by "Shake Shack", one of the latest brands to keep up with the era of slimming injections, such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, where they launched a new menu designed to facilitate ordering foods rich in protein and low in carbohydrates.
High-protein options
Recently, the burger chain launched a new "Good Fit" menu, which consists of a variety of options and adjustments rich in protein, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
The company stated in a press release about the new updates: "Whether you want to increase protein, reduce it, or simply eat more consciously, these options seamlessly fit a wide range of dietary goals, preferences, and lifestyles."
Lettuce-wrapped sandwiches
The menu, now available at all "Shake Shack" locations across the United States and online, includes modified versions of some of the chain's most popular dishes, including burgers and lettuce-wrapped sandwiches.
The company said: "Imagine rich protein options (up to 52 grams), gluten-free, vegetarian, and suitable for those on a GLP-1 peptide diet, all without the guesswork."
The menu includes standout options like a lettuce-wrapped burger providing up to 52 grams of protein, plus a chicken lettuce wrap containing 27 grams of protein.
These changes reflect a shift in the fast food and casual dining sector, where chains are responding to consumer habits linked to weight loss medications and diets focused on major nutrients.
Chipotle also unveiled its first protein-rich menu, launched in the United States and Canada last December, featuring main dishes and snacks with protein levels ranging between 15 and81 grams per item.
Protein-rich cup
The menu includes the chain's first snack, a protein-rich cup containing 113 grams of grilled chicken or beef.
Some consumers were skeptical about the simple side dish of meat, with some reviewers questioning the brand's decision to market a warm cup of chicken as a "snack," describing the idea as "somewhat illogical".
Other brands, including Starbucks, have also introduced protein-rich items into their menus in recent months, indicating that hormone-related slimming injections will continue to spread in the new year.
