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Lunch at Panda Express: Sodium Overload
The wheel dictated the next stop: Panda Express. Here, familial traditions offered a bounty of fried rice and three generous entrees, the highlight being the favorite orange chicken. The upsell was avoided, resulting in yet another massive meal.
As the body begged for vegetables amidst the sodium-packed offerings, strategy shifted—saving the always-popular orange chicken for last proved beneficial, as it provided the balance between savory and sweet. Despite the satisfaction, the individual's energy dwindled under the weight of the cumulative calorie intake.