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McDonalds McWrap

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  • Posts: 810 Member

    Cajun seasoning = paprika. Thanks.

    Paprika=Paprika
    Cajun Seasoning = a bunch of ingredients put together and called Cajun Seasoning.
    If you prefer your grilled chicken that bland thats your choice but you had me more interested when you were using Cajun seasoning
  • Posts: 159 Member
    I haven't had fast food since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in Oct '12. Well, aside from the occasional McDolands Fries. lol
    Since my diagnosis, I have also made a conscious decision not to get it as much as I used to for my kids. The more I learn about quick, healthier alternatives, the less I buy the stuff. Most times when we are in a hurry, I would rather them eat a quick bowl of cereal before we are out the door than to grab McDonalds.

    I will be honest and say we used to eat out, which includes fast food, take out and sit down meals...at least 4 times a week. I would like to make it even less...but right now we are at about 1 time a week.

    It is a choice. I don't blame these restaurants...if people knew better, they would choose better, and if they don't care then well, these fast food places are a business and they see a need. Shame on them for not making better quality food. I am not saying they need to serve healthy foods, but better quality would be nice. But it is my choice not to eat there.
    If you can't eat gluten how do you eat their fries? #1 they are not gluten free #2 even if the fries were they are cooked in shared fryer. But maybe it depends where your from, i just know around here they are not gluten free.
  • Posts: 3,749 Member
    If you can't eat gluten how do you eat their fries? #1 they are not gluten free #2 even if the fries were they are cooked in shared fryer. But maybe it depends where your from, i just know around here they are not gluten free.

    I was kind of wondering the same thing HOWEVER not all places cook the fries in the same oil that they cook breaded chicken and the other fried stuff. My sister has celiacs and if she's thinking about getting fries she always asks about the oil they're fried in. If a place caters to gluten intolerance they make sure they do everything separate and again, not all places fry the stuff in the same frier. You just need to ask.
  • Posts: 645 Member
    nooooooo

    cajun seasoning.....

    spices and herbs including red pepper,thyme,salt,dehydrated vegetables (onion, green bell pepper, celery garlic),sugar,high oleic sunflower oil, citric acid,disodium inosinate and guanylate, ascorbic acid, natural flavour,spice extracts, calcium silicate
  • Posts: 179
    The comparison will depend on where you are, but yeah, the portions are big. I take about half of each restaurant meal home to eat later (asking for a box to take food home is common here).
    Not sure if taking half home with me will be much if an option still I'll be staying in hotels the whole time. I do it all the time here though, sometimes I even make myself stop half way that way I can have it two meals and make it last :laugh: . Do they have 'entree' dishes there? That was my plan since they're usually smaller portions.



    I think many people use the "junk food is cheaper" argument as an EXCUSE for eating junk, because they're either love it or lazy to cook.
  • Posts: 810 Member
    It is BS...I just made the most amazing "junk" food in my microwave.

    MaraNatha - All Natural Caramel Almond Spread, 2 Tbsp
    Generic - Great Value Yellow Popping Corn, 3 tbsp
    Green & Black's - Organic Dark 85% Cacao Bar , 6 pieces

    Popped the corn in a covered bowl in microwave set to side when it was done. Put the other 2 ingredients in a little bowl heated it up stirred heated it up stirred. Took a few handfuls of popcorn put in a bowl, took a spoon drizzled it all over. Took a few handfuls of popcorn put it on top of that, drizzled more yummy on it. Did that until the popcorn and yummy was gone. Couldn't even eat it all only ate half will save the rest for later after dinner. 445 calories,46 carbs,26 fat,10 protein,45 sodium,and 8 fiber

    Found my high calorie snack to get me to my calories. BUT if I would have bought this in a package at a fast food place or corner store it would be labeled as unhealthy and it is going to kill me..*shakes fist at big corporations*...rolls eyes.
  • Posts: 411 Member

    cajun seasoning.....

    spices and herbs including red pepper,thyme,salt,dehydrated vegetables (onion, green bell pepper, celery garlic),sugar,high oleic sunflower oil, citric acid,disodium inosinate and guanylate, ascorbic acid, natural flavour,spice extracts, calcium silicate

    So sorry for not being incredibly detailed, but the 'cajun seasoning' that I use is simply paprika. Sorry to disappoint you super-corrective trolls.
  • Posts: 810 Member

    So sorry for not being incredibly detailed, but the 'cajun seasoning' that I use is simply paprika. Sorry to disappoint you super-corrective trolls.

    What brand is it? I want to buy some and check it out. Because if you are paying more than 50 cents you are getting ripped off. You can get 2 for a dollar paprika...oh my bad I mean "cajun seasoning" from walmart or winn dixie.
  • Posts: 2,272 Member
    Heh...paprika is paprika.

    Here is my secret recipe for Cajun spice.

    2 x Paprika
    1 x cayenne powder
    1 x white pepper
    1 x black pepper
    1 x dry mustard
    1 x thyme powder
    1/2 x onion powder
    1/2 x garlic powder
  • Posts: 810 Member
    Heh...paprika is paprika.

    Here is my secret recipe for Cajun spice.

    2 x Paprika
    1 x cayenne powder
    1 x white pepper
    1 x black pepper
    1 x dry mustard
    1 x thyme powder
    1/2 x onion powder
    1/2 x garlic powder

    Sounds yummy I need a new seasoning for my chicken. badia is getting old
  • Posts: 8,138 Member
    I like how when you say it aloud, it sounds like "Mc Crap".

    That makes me laugh. I cannot believe the pronuncian got past marketing.
  • Posts: 2,272 Member

    Sounds yummy I need a new seasoning for my chicken. badia is getting old
    For chicken or fish, you'll never look back ;)
  • Posts: 810 Member
    For chicken or fish, you'll never look back ;)

    Oh fish OMG I have some fish and shrimp in freezer I am so making this...as soon as I go to store and get all the ingredients :grumble:
  • Posts: 19,251 Member
    I like how when you say it aloud, it sounds like "Mc Crap".

    That makes me laugh. I cannot believe the pronuncian got past marketing.
    I LOVE IT!!!!
  • Posts: 19,251 Member

    So sorry for not being incredibly detailed, but the 'cajun seasoning' that I use is simply paprika. Sorry to disappoint you super-corrective trolls.
    You're calling everyone who disagreed with you "trolls"? Time to look that word up. cheers
  • Posts: 3,949 Member

    Um, how was my post hostile and rude? I was just stating the facts... I wasn't trying to argue.

    Coach Reddy on the other hand, is still pissy from another debate he had with me where I proved him wrong and refused to believe his way is the only way to do things.

    hahaha that's as rich as a piece of chocolate cake. keep on livin' in your fantasy world sweetheart. what was that thread again?
  • The only way to have the McWrap is grilled, no dressing, extra lettuce, tomatoes and add pickles.
  • Posts: 3,949 Member

    It was the thread where she called you a gigantic d-bag because you're a starving actor in NY with a picture of your shirtless scrawny body on MFP cutting everybody down for the choices they make in their own lives. You disagreed with her. But your profile and your needless 3,000+ posts proved you wrong.

    You sure do know how to sweep a girl off her feet! :love: :blushing:
  • Posts: 10,161 Member
    The only way to have the McWrap is grilled, no dressing, extra lettuce, tomatoes and add pickles.

    I might have the crispy bacon one tomorrow. With dressing. And no pickles.
  • Posts: 13
    people need to start taking responsibility for what they put into their own bodies. i am overweight, and its no one's fault but my own. i CHOSE to eat crappy. and with restaurants having their nutritional info available online, people have access to it. their ads might be misleading, but if people really think eating at mcdonalds is going to help them lose weight, then they are doomed from the get go.
    i always tell my friends who are trying to lose weight to look into things. ive made a list of the healthiest options for chain restaurants, and there is no reason they cannot do the same.
    it seems like the best places for healthier choices are subway (obviously) and taco bell. if you choose to eat fast food, you have to understand that it isnt going to be healthy....you have to put some effort into being healthy. if you want to eat things that are all-natural, then start cooking for yourself.

    ^THIS^ It's all about choices people. Eat McDonalds if you want to get fat. If you don't, don't eat it. simples!
  • Posts: 17
    How are they killing people if said people choose to eat there? That being said I had Mcdonalds for lunch the other day. Grilled bbq snack wrap and side salad. It was yummy.

    Agreed! McDonald's is not forcing you to eat their food, it is a choice you make.
  • Posts: 55 Member
    I've lost almost 50 lbs eating whatever I want, including McDonald's. I make my own choices, and usually they are better choices, but I do occasionally eat some things that I don't want to comprise 100% of my diet.

    I think that's what being an omnivore is all about. I exercise and I eat healthy 75 to 95% of the time. Seems to be working just fine for me.

    And yes, I'm a big fan of the new McWrap. I love being an omnivore.
  • Posts: 10,161 Member

    ^THIS^ It's all about choices people. Eat McDonalds if you want to get fat. If you don't, don't eat it. simples!

    I eat McDonald's when I want to lose body fat. Crazy!
  • Posts: 727 Member
    I think a lot of fast food is cheaper per calorie, but since we don't generally want that many calories anyway it's a false economy.

    I saw these images going around tumblr and I was super skeptical because some of their veg and meat seemed really cheap. So I actually sat and went through all the calculations using the UK supermarket Tesco. Right enough, the UK food was more expensive- but so was the burger king. I worked out this meal at something around £22 for the BK and £19 for the Tesco shopping (sadly I don't have the picture on this computer to show you!). Only difference is it was frozen minced beef- not the best quality- because I really had no idea what that sausage-looking package of beef was like. But you could spend that £3 difference on better beef and you're still eating a lot healthier for the money.

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    Wow. Those prices on the "healthy" items must be from the 1980's here. I priced everything on that page at Walmart and the cost is double what is posted there. Oh, and here in SE Texas, Walmart Supercenter is the cheapest for groceries.
  • Posts: 3,949 Member

    I eat McDonald's when I want to lose body fat. Crazy!

    How long have you been at it?
  • Posts: 810 Member
    I've lost almost 50 lbs eating whatever I want, including McDonald's. I make my own choices, and usually they are better choices, but I do occasionally eat some things that I don't want to comprise 100% of my diet.

    I think that's what being an omnivore is all about. I exercise and I eat healthy 75 to 95% of the time. Seems to be working just fine for me.

    And yes, I'm a big fan of the new McWrap. I love being an omnivore.

    Love your ticker....."puny god" favorite line for me. :laugh: And I totally agree with what you said above and congrats on your loss!
  • Posts: 727 Member

    Wow. Those prices on the "healthy" items must be from the 1980's here. I priced everything on that page at Walmart and the cost is double what is posted there. Oh, and here in SE Texas, Walmart Supercenter is the cheapest for groceries.
    Hmmm...16 oz. of cashews (Great Value) that I just purchased last week, price on my receipt dated 4/11/2013 was $8.49. I think I would check those prices again!!!!
  • Posts: 3,949 Member
    I've lost almost 50 lbs eating whatever I want, including McDonald's. I make my own choices, and usually they are better choices, but I do occasionally eat some things that I don't want to comprise 100% of my diet.

    I think that's what being an omnivore is all about. I exercise and I eat healthy 75 to 95% of the time. Seems to be working just fine for me.

    And yes, I'm a big fan of the new McWrap. I love being an omnivore.

    That's the way to do it! Congrats man. :)
  • Posts: 772 Member
    People are ultimately responsible for the food choices they make. However, it's important to consider the things that influence our choices, whether those choices are fully informed, and how food companies manipulate us to get us to make choices in their favor.

    Both parties are equally responsible, consumerism is a two way street.
  • Posts: 810 Member

    Wow. Those prices on the "healthy" items must be from the 1980's here. I priced everything on that page at Walmart and the cost is double what is posted there. Oh, and here in SE Texas, Walmart Supercenter is the cheapest for groceries.
    Depends where you are I can get all that for that price...varies on each item but ultimately adds up to be the same across the board.

    EDIT: and also with a coupon or 2 and walmarts match price thingy you can def get that for what it says.
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