McDos and McDont's! (All-New Survival Guide!)
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Wondering how to survive a trip to the Golden Arches? No sweat... We're here to help!
BEST AM BETS
Egg McMuffin - 300 calories, 12g fat, 30g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 7*
HG Tip! Order it without cheese -- you've still got Canadian bacon 'n eggs! -- and it'll total only 250 calories, 9g fat, 29g carbs, and 2g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
English Muffin - 160 calories, 3g fat, 27g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
HG Tip! For more flavor and less fat, skip the margarine and ask for strawberry preserves instead. It'll total 170 calories, 1.5g fat, 36g carbs, and 2g fiber (POINTS® value 3*).
Medium Nonfat Latte with Sugar Free Va nilla Syrup - 90 calories, 0g fat, 22g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
HG Tip! Make sure to order "Nonfat" and "Sugar Free" (and it never hurts to double-check again once you get it). If they serve it to you with regular milk and syrup, your drink'll contain 280 calories and 8g fat (POINTS® value 6*).
Bottom Line: Avoid anything with biscuits, sausage, or "Southern Style" in the title. And Canadian bacon is one of the leanest meats you can eat, so enjoy! Also, check out our SWEETS & SIDES! section below for another AM option.
THE SALAD SCOOP
Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing) - 260 calories, 9g fat, 12g carbs, 3g fiber -- POINTS® value 5*
HG Tip! Ditch the cheese and you're down to 210 calories, 5g fat, 11g carbs, and 3g fiber (POINTS® value 4*).
Premium Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing) - 300 calories, 10g fat, 23g carbs, 5g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Nix the almonds and this salad'll have 230 calories, 4g fat, 21g carbs, and 4g fiber (POINTS® value 4*).
Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing)< /STRONG> - 320 calories, 9g fat, 30g carbs, 6g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Lose the cheese and tortilla strips for a total tally of 250 calories, 6g fat, 25g carbs, and 6g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette - 40 calories, 3g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*
Newman's Own Low Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing - 60 calories, 2.5g fat, 8g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*
Newman's Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing - 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 15g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
HG Tip! If you can't avoid the full-fat dressings (or simply want to save cals with the low-fat ones), only use half of the packet.
P.S. We don ’t think the Southwest Salad even needs dressing!
Bottom Line: Always go for grilled chicken (never crispy). Don't forget to factor in the calories in your salad dressing. And skimping on the cheese will save you every time.
SANDWICH & BURGER BREAKDOWN
Hamburger (Single) - 250 calories, 9g fat, 31g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 5*
HG Tip! "Beef" it up by adding extra veggies!
Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich without Mayo - 370 calories, 4.5g fat, 50g carbs, 3g fiber -- POINTS® value 7*
HG Tip! Ask for a regular bun instead of that Honey Wheat one, and you'll knock the total down to 280 calories, 4g fat, 32g carbs, and 1g fiber (POINTS® value 6*).
Chipotle BBQ or Honey Mustard Snack Wrap with Grilled Chicken - 260 calories, 9g fat, 27 - 28g carbs, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Say sayonara to the cheese and you'll kick THREE fat grams to the curb. Your snack wrap will then contain 220 calories, 6g fat, 27g carbs, and 1g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
Bottom Line: Again... always grilled, never fried! "Big" and "Double" are as bad as they sound. If you want something decadent, go for bacon or ranch -- not both. Just say NO to mayo. And don't order a snack wrap expecting it to be much more than just that... a snack (they're not large, people!).
SWEETS & SIDES!
Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait - 160 calories, 2g fat, 31g carbs, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
HG Tip! Who cares if it's on the dessert menu? Order this thing for breakfast!
Apple Dippers with Low Fat Caramel Dip - 100 calories, 0.5g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone - 150 calories, 3.5g fat, 24g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
Bottom Line: Replace the standard fries or O-rings with one of these guys. And if you're really craving fried foods, stick with HG's swaps instead!
McD’s... HG-Style!
Skip a trip to Mickey D's altogether and whip up guilt-free versions of your favorites at home!
HG's EggaMuffin - Quick, cute, and only 165 calories!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9814-hg-s-eggamuffin
HG's Southwest Salad McSwap! - Mickey D's seasonal salad may come and go, but HG's McSwap is here to stay!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3436-looking-for-different-ideas-for-salads?hl=McSwap#posts-22070
Fiber-Fried Chicken Strips - With about 67% fewer calories than the fast-food version, these are clucking fantastic!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24365-hg-s-fiber-fried-chicken-strips
Baketastic Butternut Squash Fries - Two ingredients and a little oven time equals FAT-FREE FRIES!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24366-hg-s-bake-tastic-butternut-squash-fries
BEST AM BETS
Egg McMuffin - 300 calories, 12g fat, 30g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 7*
HG Tip! Order it without cheese -- you've still got Canadian bacon 'n eggs! -- and it'll total only 250 calories, 9g fat, 29g carbs, and 2g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
English Muffin - 160 calories, 3g fat, 27g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
HG Tip! For more flavor and less fat, skip the margarine and ask for strawberry preserves instead. It'll total 170 calories, 1.5g fat, 36g carbs, and 2g fiber (POINTS® value 3*).
Medium Nonfat Latte with Sugar Free Va nilla Syrup - 90 calories, 0g fat, 22g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
HG Tip! Make sure to order "Nonfat" and "Sugar Free" (and it never hurts to double-check again once you get it). If they serve it to you with regular milk and syrup, your drink'll contain 280 calories and 8g fat (POINTS® value 6*).
Bottom Line: Avoid anything with biscuits, sausage, or "Southern Style" in the title. And Canadian bacon is one of the leanest meats you can eat, so enjoy! Also, check out our SWEETS & SIDES! section below for another AM option.
THE SALAD SCOOP
Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing) - 260 calories, 9g fat, 12g carbs, 3g fiber -- POINTS® value 5*
HG Tip! Ditch the cheese and you're down to 210 calories, 5g fat, 11g carbs, and 3g fiber (POINTS® value 4*).
Premium Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing) - 300 calories, 10g fat, 23g carbs, 5g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Nix the almonds and this salad'll have 230 calories, 4g fat, 21g carbs, and 4g fiber (POINTS® value 4*).
Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing)< /STRONG> - 320 calories, 9g fat, 30g carbs, 6g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Lose the cheese and tortilla strips for a total tally of 250 calories, 6g fat, 25g carbs, and 6g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette - 40 calories, 3g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*
Newman's Own Low Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing - 60 calories, 2.5g fat, 8g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*
Newman's Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing - 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 15g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
HG Tip! If you can't avoid the full-fat dressings (or simply want to save cals with the low-fat ones), only use half of the packet.
P.S. We don ’t think the Southwest Salad even needs dressing!
Bottom Line: Always go for grilled chicken (never crispy). Don't forget to factor in the calories in your salad dressing. And skimping on the cheese will save you every time.
SANDWICH & BURGER BREAKDOWN
Hamburger (Single) - 250 calories, 9g fat, 31g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 5*
HG Tip! "Beef" it up by adding extra veggies!
Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich without Mayo - 370 calories, 4.5g fat, 50g carbs, 3g fiber -- POINTS® value 7*
HG Tip! Ask for a regular bun instead of that Honey Wheat one, and you'll knock the total down to 280 calories, 4g fat, 32g carbs, and 1g fiber (POINTS® value 6*).
Chipotle BBQ or Honey Mustard Snack Wrap with Grilled Chicken - 260 calories, 9g fat, 27 - 28g carbs, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Say sayonara to the cheese and you'll kick THREE fat grams to the curb. Your snack wrap will then contain 220 calories, 6g fat, 27g carbs, and 1g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
Bottom Line: Again... always grilled, never fried! "Big" and "Double" are as bad as they sound. If you want something decadent, go for bacon or ranch -- not both. Just say NO to mayo. And don't order a snack wrap expecting it to be much more than just that... a snack (they're not large, people!).
SWEETS & SIDES!
Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait - 160 calories, 2g fat, 31g carbs, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
HG Tip! Who cares if it's on the dessert menu? Order this thing for breakfast!
Apple Dippers with Low Fat Caramel Dip - 100 calories, 0.5g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone - 150 calories, 3.5g fat, 24g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
Bottom Line: Replace the standard fries or O-rings with one of these guys. And if you're really craving fried foods, stick with HG's swaps instead!
McD’s... HG-Style!
Skip a trip to Mickey D's altogether and whip up guilt-free versions of your favorites at home!
HG's EggaMuffin - Quick, cute, and only 165 calories!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9814-hg-s-eggamuffin
HG's Southwest Salad McSwap! - Mickey D's seasonal salad may come and go, but HG's McSwap is here to stay!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3436-looking-for-different-ideas-for-salads?hl=McSwap#posts-22070
Fiber-Fried Chicken Strips - With about 67% fewer calories than the fast-food version, these are clucking fantastic!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24365-hg-s-fiber-fried-chicken-strips
Baketastic Butternut Squash Fries - Two ingredients and a little oven time equals FAT-FREE FRIES!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24366-hg-s-bake-tastic-butternut-squash-fries
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Wondering how to survive a trip to the Golden Arches? No sweat... We're here to help!
BEST AM BETS
Egg McMuffin - 300 calories, 12g fat, 30g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 7*
HG Tip! Order it without cheese -- you've still got Canadian bacon 'n eggs! -- and it'll total only 250 calories, 9g fat, 29g carbs, and 2g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
English Muffin - 160 calories, 3g fat, 27g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
HG Tip! For more flavor and less fat, skip the margarine and ask for strawberry preserves instead. It'll total 170 calories, 1.5g fat, 36g carbs, and 2g fiber (POINTS® value 3*).
Medium Nonfat Latte with Sugar Free Va nilla Syrup - 90 calories, 0g fat, 22g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
HG Tip! Make sure to order "Nonfat" and "Sugar Free" (and it never hurts to double-check again once you get it). If they serve it to you with regular milk and syrup, your drink'll contain 280 calories and 8g fat (POINTS® value 6*).
Bottom Line: Avoid anything with biscuits, sausage, or "Southern Style" in the title. And Canadian bacon is one of the leanest meats you can eat, so enjoy! Also, check out our SWEETS & SIDES! section below for another AM option.
THE SALAD SCOOP
Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing) - 260 calories, 9g fat, 12g carbs, 3g fiber -- POINTS® value 5*
HG Tip! Ditch the cheese and you're down to 210 calories, 5g fat, 11g carbs, and 3g fiber (POINTS® value 4*).
Premium Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing) - 300 calories, 10g fat, 23g carbs, 5g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Nix the almonds and this salad'll have 230 calories, 4g fat, 21g carbs, and 4g fiber (POINTS® value 4*).
Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken (No Dressing)< /STRONG> - 320 calories, 9g fat, 30g carbs, 6g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Lose the cheese and tortilla strips for a total tally of 250 calories, 6g fat, 25g carbs, and 6g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette - 40 calories, 3g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*
Newman's Own Low Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing - 60 calories, 2.5g fat, 8g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*
Newman's Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing - 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 15g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
HG Tip! If you can't avoid the full-fat dressings (or simply want to save cals with the low-fat ones), only use half of the packet.
P.S. We don ’t think the Southwest Salad even needs dressing!
Bottom Line: Always go for grilled chicken (never crispy). Don't forget to factor in the calories in your salad dressing. And skimping on the cheese will save you every time.
SANDWICH & BURGER BREAKDOWN
Hamburger (Single) - 250 calories, 9g fat, 31g carbs, 2g fiber -- POINTS® value 5*
HG Tip! "Beef" it up by adding extra veggies!
Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich without Mayo - 370 calories, 4.5g fat, 50g carbs, 3g fiber -- POINTS® value 7*
HG Tip! Ask for a regular bun instead of that Honey Wheat one, and you'll knock the total down to 280 calories, 4g fat, 32g carbs, and 1g fiber (POINTS® value 6*).
Chipotle BBQ or Honey Mustard Snack Wrap with Grilled Chicken - 260 calories, 9g fat, 27 - 28g carbs, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 6*
HG Tip! Say sayonara to the cheese and you'll kick THREE fat grams to the curb. Your snack wrap will then contain 220 calories, 6g fat, 27g carbs, and 1g fiber (POINTS® value 5*).
Bottom Line: Again... always grilled, never fried! "Big" and "Double" are as bad as they sound. If you want something decadent, go for bacon or ranch -- not both. Just say NO to mayo. And don't order a snack wrap expecting it to be much more than just that... a snack (they're not large, people!).
SWEETS & SIDES!
Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait - 160 calories, 2g fat, 31g carbs, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
HG Tip! Who cares if it's on the dessert menu? Order this thing for breakfast!
Apple Dippers with Low Fat Caramel Dip - 100 calories, 0.5g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone - 150 calories, 3.5g fat, 24g carbs, 0g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*
Bottom Line: Replace the standard fries or O-rings with one of these guys. And if you're really craving fried foods, stick with HG's swaps instead!
McD’s... HG-Style!
Skip a trip to Mickey D's altogether and whip up guilt-free versions of your favorites at home!
HG's EggaMuffin - Quick, cute, and only 165 calories!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9814-hg-s-eggamuffin
HG's Southwest Salad McSwap! - Mickey D's seasonal salad may come and go, but HG's McSwap is here to stay!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3436-looking-for-different-ideas-for-salads?hl=McSwap#posts-22070
Fiber-Fried Chicken Strips - With about 67% fewer calories than the fast-food version, these are clucking fantastic!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24365-hg-s-fiber-fried-chicken-strips
Baketastic Butternut Squash Fries - Two ingredients and a little oven time equals FAT-FREE FRIES!-http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24366-hg-s-bake-tastic-butternut-squash-fries0 -
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