Are McDonald’s and Coke Olympic-Glory Fuel?

Supertaster takes on his first physical challenge and puts himself through three pseudo-Olympic trials after eating a healthy breakfast, and then after eating a lunch consisting of food from Olympic sponsors: a Big Mac and a giant Coca-Cola.

James Norton edits the Upper Midwestern food journal Heavy Table. He's also the coauthor of a book on Wisconsin's master cheesemakers. For his Supertaster Daily videos, he samples offerings from supermarket aisles and fast-food menus. You can follow him on Twitter, fan him on Facebook, and subscribe to his YouTube channel.