you’re free to assemble a surprisingly balanced breakfast at the golden arches.
McDonald’s has some healthy breakfast options it’s possible for you to grab to go.
Skipping breakfast has been linked to decreased calorie burn throughout the day, per a 2022 study inCell Metabolism.
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Sometimes it is the most convenient and delicious way we can consume food."
“This is a true example of a ‘sometimes food.'”
(More on this topic below.)
That being said, you still have a few solid choices at Mickey D’s.
Instead, try one of these three RD-approved options.
Or tote along a single-serving pack of nuts to stir into your oats.
Egg McMuffin
“The old standby Egg McMuffin is probably the most balanced choice of all.
The biscuit sandwiches have nearly double the saturated fat and sodium,” Harris-Pincus says.
The Egg McMuffin with Canadian bacon and cheese will stoke you with 17 g of protein per 310-calorie sandwich.
Shaw recommends asking for no butter and cheese to slash a bit of saturated fat and sodium.
Consider pairing the burrito with a side of fresh fruit or yogurt for added fiber and vitamins.
To cut back on sodium and fat, you might also request the burrito without cheese.
Optional Sides
“Would you like fries with that?”
At just 100 calories or so, it also gives me my caffeine fix.
“How do you feel when you eat fast food?
Is there a quantity of fast food during a meal that feels good in your body?
Is there an amount that makes your stomach hurt?
Our bodies are so smart!
Check in with your cues to see how you feel,” she explains.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Fruit and Nut Oatmeal or one of the McMuffins is your best bet.
In every nutrition-related category, the muffin comes out on top.
