When you feel like going to your nearest McDonald's, calorie-wise, you close your eyes. The calorie intake of an order can explode. But dietitians have taken an interest in the question to find out if there is the best McDonald's order to place to ensure it meets a balanced diet. Here's their answer.
The best order at McDonald's? The experts' answer
Indeed, even if McDonald's wants to change its junk food image in the eyes of customers, eating a Big Mac, fries, a Sunday lunch, and drinking soda isn't the most recommended way to achieve a balanced diet. However, you should know that it is entirely possible to eat healthily at the most famous fast food restaurant. When asked by the website Eating Well what the best nutritional order to make at McDonald's was, here's what the experts answered.
So, for dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, it's not necessary to turn to a salad or a veggie product. She recommends going for the Egg & Bacon McMuffin (which also comes without bacon). This is a sandwich offered on the breakfast menu consisting of an egg, melted cheese, and bacon in an English muffin. For the specialist, the Egg McMuffin offers a reasonable nutritional intake with 310 calories, 17 grams of protein, and 6 grams of saturated fat. A perfect balance of protein and carbohydrates that will keep you going all morning.
For another nutrition expert interviewed by the American media, Samantha Cassetty, this product is ideal. You can also ask to remove the cheese or Canadian bacon (which is leaner than classic bacon). For those who don't eat eggs, Vandana Sheth recommends going for an English muffin with apple slices, accompanied by a sugar-free latte, which will provide fiber, protein, and calcium.
Don't boycott McDonald's, but be careful on a daily basis
Okay, you're going to tell us it's good for breakfast, but for lunch or dinner, what can we order? Experts suggest turning to the Happy Meal. This product for children offers a more or less balanced meal with 475 calories for 24 grams of protein thanks to the 6 nuggets, small fries, apple slices, and skim milk. And you'll also get a toy!
Nutritionists aren't calling for a boycott of McDonald's and fast food restaurants. They agree that you can order McDonald's from time to time as long as you eat a balanced diet every day. As a reminder, to eat healthily in a fast food restaurant, choose small portions, lean proteins (chicken), avoid fries and sugary drinks and opt for water and salad. Don't hesitate to consult the nutritional information of products shared by McDonald's. To help you out, here's the ranking of McDonald's burgers from least to most caloric.
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