An Australian TV personality was left baffled by a health disclaimer on the menu of a popular American fast-food restaurant.
Mara Lejins, one of the ‘Chasers’ on Seven game show The Chase, saw the warning while visiting a Shake Shack burger joint in New York City, where she is studying law.
The 27-year-old snapped a photo of the menu, which displayed a range of delicious burgers and their contents, plus a worrying disclaimer in small text at the bottom.
Mara Lejins, one of the ‘Chasers’ on Channel Seven game show The Chase, was left baffled by a health disclaimer on the menu of a popular American fast-food restaurant
The fine print warned of the risk of heart disease and stroke from eating food with high salt content, such as burgers and fries.
‘Only in America does the menu come with a stroke warning,’ Ms Lejins wrote on Instagram.
The disclaimer read: ‘Warning [symbol] indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2,300mg).
The 27-year-old snapped a photo of the menu, which displayed a range of delicious burgers and their contents, plus a worrying disclaimer in small text at the bottom warning of the risk of heart disease and stroke from eating food with high salt content
Ms Lejins saw the warning while visiting a Shake Shack burger joint in New York City, where she is studying law
‘High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.’
It comes after Ms Lejins brushed off rumours of tension among the fearsome Chasers on The Chase Australia.
Rumours of a rift emerged after long-time Chaser Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty said she was unhappy to learn the British version was on the hunt for younger quizzers.
Ms Lejins, the youngest-ever quizzer on The Chase Australia, recently brushed off rumours of tension among the game show’s fearsome Chasers
Her remarks about the UK recruitment drive came as the Australian version of the series welcomed Ms Lejins, a.k.a. ‘The Smiling Assassin’.
After Daily Mail Australia reported on the speculation, Ms Lejins shared a screenshot of the article on Instagram and downplayed the rift.
Referencing how Hegerty had compared the new recruits to Love Island contestants, she wrote: ‘I mean, I think I would rock Love Island.’
She then added a lighthearted poll: ‘Keen for a The Chase/Love Island crossover?’
Rumours have surfaced of a rift between the stars of The Chase Australia, after long-time Chaser Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty (pictured) said she was unhappy to learn the British version of the show was on the hunt for younger quizzers
Hegerty had ‘expressed disappointment’ at the move to bring in twentysomething Chasers ‘who look like they could be on Love Island’, reports Woman’s Day.
She said the try-outs were often done at short notice without the Chasers being notified, adding: ‘It will be sprung on us. I guess we’ll just have to put up with it.’
Ms Hegerty said she would be ‘p**sed off’ if she were to be replaced by one of the younger recruits because ‘she would not be as good as me’.
After Daily Mail Australia reported on the speculation, Ms Lejins shared a screenshot of the article on Instagram and downplayed the rift. Referencing how Hegerty had compared the new recruits to Love Island contestants, she wrote: ‘I mean, I think I would rock Love Island’
While she was referring to the British version of The Chase, her comments would likely also apply to the Australian show, which airs on Channel Seven.
Ms Lejins, who joins Ms Hegerty, Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett and Issa ‘The Supernerd’ Schultz on the series, has warned the contestants that looks can be deceiving and they mustn’t underestimate her.
The brainy blonde sported a pink dress and matching headband in a trailer released last month.
Channel Seven’s hit quiz show The Chase Australia has introduced a new Chaser: Mara Lejins
‘I only smile when I’m trying to take down contestants. That’s why I’m always smiling,’ she said.
Ms Lejins debuted on Monday, August 8, following the conclusion of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Her introduction came after Larry Emdur replaced Andrew O’Keefe as host last year.
Ms Lejins, who joins Hegerty, Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett and Issa ‘The Supernerd’ Schultz, has warned the contestants that looks can be deceiving and they mustn’t underestimate her
Her introduction came after Larry Emdur (pictured) replaced Andrew O’Keefe as host in 2021
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