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McDonald's: The Healthiest of their Unhealthy Choices
The following information was provided by fitness blogger, Jim O'Connor
Your mind says no, it's not healthy food. Your stomach says yes, it's time to eat. It is either going without food, or grabbing something quickly at McDonald's. What about all the negative exposure regarding McDonald's nutrition information? Burgers, McNuggets, fries, shakes, salads all confuse you as the best nutritional choice.
After reviewing the current McDonald's nutrition facts, I have decided to make it easier for consumer to make intelligent choices by listing my McDonald's "Best Choice Awards." Please remember, you do have a choice. Mickey D's has made an attempt to offer some healthier alternatives to choose from. It is your responsibility to make that intelligent choice.
My biggest concern when analyzing the McDonald's nutrition facts was the amount of artery clogging saturated fat found in each item. I also paid close attention to the amount of calories found in each item.
Please note, there are healthier items found on their menu than in the past, but overall, it is not like eating brown rice and steamed vegetables. I am listing all the foods below in the "not too bad" category.
Top 5 Healthy Choices at McDonald's
Here is my list of the McDonald's "best choice awards." The choice is yours!
- Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich—2g saturated fat / 420 calories
- Chicken McNugget (4 piece)—2 g saturated fat / 170 calories
- Fruit and Walnut Salad—2 g saturated fat / 310 calories
- Caesar Salad (without chicken)—2.5 g saturated fat / 90 calories Beware of the saturated fat in the dressing. The best dressing offered is the Newman's Own Cobb Dressing.
- Caesar with grilled chicken—3 g saturated fat / 220 calories
Choose foods that have the lowest calories with the lowest saturated fat. Watch out of extras such as high calorie, sugar loaded soft drinks, and large amounts of salad dressing.
Now you can make good healthy choices and not feel guilty if you decide to grab something quickly at McDonald's. McDonald's nutrition is not all bad. The choice is yours!
Jim O'Connor is a Beverly Hills health and fitness expert who is the author and publisher of Wellness Word Multimedia Newsletter. To receive more health and fitness consumer protection information subscribe free to Wellness Word Newsletter.
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