Written by University of Houston Dietetic Intern, Lauren Versweyveld.
With a McDonald’s right across the street it is safe to say that no matter how hard you try to stick to your healthy eating plan you will find yourself at this fast food giant from time to time.
But with meal options like a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese paired with an order of large fries (resulting in 1,240 Calories and 67 grams of fat) – you can easily ruin your next workout or daily nutrition plan. So, how do you navigate the menu so that your trip to McDonald’s doesn’t completely ruin your attempts at eating healthy? Try one of these “healthier” McDonald menu options:
Smarter Breakfast Choices:
1)
English muffin:
a. 160 Calories; 3 grams of fat
2) Egg McMuffin:
a. 300 Calories; 12 grams of fat
3) Fruit and Yogurt Parfait:
a. 160 Calories: 2 grams of fat
- Add 1% Lowfat milk to your meal for some protein and calcium: 100 Calories and 2.5 grams of fat
Smarter Lunch and Dinner Choices:
1)
Grilled classic chicken sandwich:
a. 420 Calories; 10 grams of fat
2) Grilled honey mustard or grilled chipotle BBQ snack wraps:
a. 260 Calories; 9 grams of fat
3) Hamburger Happy Meal (doesn’t have to be just for kids) with Apple Dippers and 1% Milk:
a. 460 Calories; 12 grams of fat
4) Premium Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad: (without dressing)
a. 320 Calories; 9 grams of fat
5) Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with grilled chicken (without dressing)
a. 260 Calories: 9 grams of fat
6) Premium Caesar Salad with grilled chicken (without dressing)
a. 220 Calories; 6 grams of fat
- Better for you dressings for your salads include:
o Newman’s Own Southwest dressing: 100 Calories; 6 grams of fat
o Newman’s Own Lowfat Balsamic dressing: 40 Calories; 3 grams of fat
o Newman’s Own Lowfat Italian: 60 Calories; 0.5 grams of fat
Next time you find yourself at the McDonald’s across the street, try to choose one of these better-for-you choices!
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