The Meal, Ready-to-Eat, or MRE (pronounced "M-R-E") is a self-contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging procured by the United States military for its service-members for use in combat or other field conditions where organized food facilities are not available. The MRE replaced C-rations in 1980 and was the successor to the LRRP ration developed by the U.S. Army for Special Forces and U.S. Army Ranger patrol units in Vietnam.

At the Heart Attack Grill in Phoenix you are able to order a burger that has 8,000 calories and 2 pounds of beef. My buddy went in and downed the whole thing. He has the 19th fastest time now finishing it in 25 minutes and 14 seconds.

The reason is that New Zealand’s grass farming techniques are less carbon-intensive than Britain’s more industrial model.And in a truly irritating finding, environmentalist Chris Goodall has calculated that it makes more sense to drive to the store than to walk if you get your calories from beef. This is because beef production is so energy-int

This is the biggest McQuarter Pounder challenge I've seen. 10 quarter pounders, that's 2.5 pounds worth of 100% pure beef! I'm guessing a fair bit of that was grease though, you should see how much he manages to squeeze out onto the meal tray!

Opt for grilled, broiled or steamed entre'es over fried. Chicken, turkey and fish are leaner than ground beef. Say no to special sauces, cheese, mayonnaise and bacon; they'll pack on the calories, fat and cholesterol.

A 8,000-calorie burger has gone on sale in the US. The Quadruple Bypass Burger has four slabs of beef weighing 2lbs, three cheese layers, four bacon rashers, lettuce and tomato.