Mcdonalds? Other fast food?
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I've found "healthy" is sort of a relative term. To me, a double quarter pounder with cheese is perfectly healthy. It is high in sodium, but I have no current reason to watch my sodium intake. It is also kind of calorie-dense, but I don't have a problem with the amount of fat and protein it has as long as it fits in my day.
EDIT: I will often skip the fries just because there are other things I'd rather spend the calories/carbs on. Now, if I go to a place that has really good fries, that's another story.0 -
You can get the child's meal which will include apples and a smaller portion of fries. But yeah, fast food is not only unhealthy but actually damaging. It strains your kidneys, liver and all that sugar is hard on your entire digestive system. I eat fast food sometimes, but it's so unhealthy, it's getting easier for me to just skip it.0
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As with anything it's fine in moderation but you should take a look at the favorite fast food places nutrition facts and find what works for you.
I don't often hit fast food because I like to cook and take the time to plan ahead but for the days I get caught on the road for work I do hit them up if needed. I enjoy grilled chicken sandwiches (usually go no mayo) and a favorite for me is the power bowl at taco bell, high sodium but it's packed full of good items so I just guzzle a bit more water. Remember that most grocery stores have salad bars so that's always a traveling option as well and I also see Subway in my travels and their oven roasted chicken loaded with veggies is awesome.
Good luck in on your quest for finding healthy fast/convenient items.0 -
You can get the child's meal which will include apples and a smaller portion of fries. But yeah, fast food is not only unhealthy but actually damaging. It strains your kidneys, liver and all that sugar is hard on your entire digestive system. I eat fast food sometimes, but it's so unhealthy, it's getting easier for me to just skip it.
Well....I'm a goner.0 -
McDs - im a sucker for a big mac and fries. a quarter pounder will do nicely as well.
Wendys - i love their spicy chicken sandwich and fries. last week i had a baconator, and upgraded to a pretzel bun. best decision i've made in YEARS. also frosty.
Burger King - im not big on BK, though in a pinch, i usually hit the dollar menu pretty hard. couple whopper jrs, but now that chicken fries are back.....
Steak n Shake - I dont live in an area blessed with this wonderful franchise. combo meals for $4?! STOP IT! last time i was in FL i got a triple something....maybe 1/2 lb? i dont recall, but it was good and their fries are also quite nice.
Krystal Burger - again, not in my region, but last time i was in GA i got a 24 pack for $24. half chicken, half beef. really fun. something about mowing down 10 after a night of drinking made me feel accomplished.
Taco Bell - this is my go-to fast food. usually a 6-pack of crunchy with a ton of fire sauce. if im feeling super hungry, i'll score myself a chalupa or a crunch wrap.
Subway - i like their BLT on italian cheese bread. xtra bacon, jalepenos, pickles, pepperjack cheese, and that chipotle sauce
i need access to an in n out burger. i hear its magical.
In n out is on my bucket list!! I often google images of their animal style fries and weep with envy. :sad:0 -
Meh, it's overrated. It's no 5 Guys, that's for sure.i need access to an in n out burger. i hear its magical.
I live in a town with 2 In N Out Burger places and I NEVER go there. It's completely overrated. The fries, eat them there or don't eat them at all cuz in a small amount of time, they're similar to cardboard. The burgers make my stomach turn with all that's thrown on them. Homemade or no thank you. ;0)0 -
You can get the child's meal which will include apples and a smaller portion of fries. But yeah, fast food is not only unhealthy but actually damaging. It strains your kidneys, liver and all that sugar is hard on your entire digestive system. I eat fast food sometimes, but it's so unhealthy, it's getting easier for me to just skip it.
Well....I'm a goner.
^^ I'm a Goner just on that sugar principle alone :noway: :laugh:0 -
Why are you eating fast food opposed to packing your self a lunch.. use a cooler if you need to.
+1 I avoid fast food like the plague, not only can it get to be an expensive habit eating out all the time but its not healthy, but thats my opinion and to each their own. I prefer making healthier versions at home or packing a healthy lunch.0 -
I haven't eaten fast food in ages, frankly, because I can make tastier version of most of it at home, and for less calories and definitely much less sodium.
But yeah... fresco stuff at taco bell, chili at Wendy's, grilled chicken wraps/sandwiches/salads anywhere.0 -
You can get the child's meal which will include apples and a smaller portion of fries. But yeah, fast food is not only unhealthy but actually damaging. It strains your kidneys, liver and all that sugar is hard on your entire digestive system. I eat fast food sometimes, but it's so unhealthy, it's getting easier for me to just skip it.
I rarely eat fast food but if I'm travelling with friends, and I'm actually hungry, I get a kids meal. Portions are right for me, though often I still don't eat it all. It's like once the grease hits me, I'm not so hungry anymore.0 -
Not heard this about straining your kidneys, and liver beforeYou can get the child's meal which will include apples and a smaller portion of fries. But yeah, fast food is not only unhealthy but actually damaging. It strains your kidneys, liver and all that sugar is hard on your entire digestive system. I eat fast food sometimes, but it's so unhealthy, it's getting easier for me to just skip it.
is that the same with nando's they do grilled chicken?0 -
You can get the child's meal which will include apples and a smaller portion of fries. But yeah, fast food is not only unhealthy but actually damaging. It strains your kidneys, liver and all that sugar is hard on your entire digestive system. I eat fast food sometimes, but it's so unhealthy, it's getting easier for me to just skip it.
Well....I'm a goner.
^^ I'm a Goner just on that sugar principle alone :noway: :laugh:
me three0 -
If you can check out their online site before you go most of them have a meal builder that way you can see what you want and then check the calories and take off things that you really don't want that caren't worth the calories. My biggest problem with them is the sodium levels because they are usually super high BUT I don't let that stop me if I decide to eat out every once in a while, Ijust make sure it fits into my calories for the day and I don't get it all that often.0
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I want someone to give me an in-depth, scientific reason as to why Big Macs are bad for me. Please use reputable sources that aren't just Google searches. Peer reviewed studies that are statistically sound would be great, but I'm not counting on anyone finding anything.0
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And exactly how is she right? What makes it unhealthy?
And yet, she's not wrong.Fast food really just isn't healthy. period. But if I have no choice I usually order a wrap or a salad, but make sure it's grilled chicken!
huh?
they have protein, fat, and carbs.
all thing my body needs.
i'm not sure i understand your assessment.
OP, I don't hit fast food anymore because usually for the same amount of calories I eat there I can bring a bit more food from home and have a better balance on my daily macros.
Well, by your own admission, you don't eat "fast food" either, so I guess your problem is the word "unhealthy?"
Fair enough.
Would a better term be "undesirable?" Inappropriate?
So it's not unhealthy. I just avoid it.0 -
I rarely eat fast food because I'm cheap and fast food has gotten very expensive. Because I eat it so rarely, I don't really worry about the health issues. I just get something that strikes me as a "treat" (although that often ends up being something that is fish - love fish tacos - or chicken).0
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I had a crispy chicken sandwich and a side salad with Italian dressing from McDonald's for lunch today. It was 555 calories (I only put on 1/2 the dressing). I feel full now, and I think it will tide me over until dinner. I think things like getting grilled chicken with no mayo or anything of substance will probably leave you more hungry...... I'm not saying my lunch was at all healthy, but I feel good about the calorie totals, and I am planning on working out later, so it fit the bill for me!0
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@ lemonsnowdrop - Just the facts, ma'am. No opinion attached:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/foods-from-mcdonalds/6220/20 -
i need access to an in n out burger. i hear its magical.
It is! Don't live near one but eat there every time I visit LA.0 -
A calculator from Self Magazine is definitely not what lemonsnowdrop asked for, but that site could be useful for figuring out which items to try on a menu.@ lemonsnowdrop - Just the facts, ma'am. No opinion attached:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/foods-from-mcdonalds/6220/20 -
At McDonald's, I get the chicken Caesar salad, pull the cheese off and use my own, fat-free dressing.
Taco Bell - chicken soft taco.
That's all I know for low-cal, but if sure there are more.
Even just getting a sandwich and skipping the fries is helpful. Maybe take off the top bun, cut the thing and eat with a fork. Lots of those sandwiches are big enough to eat half.0 -
The water is about all you can really eat. Mcdonald's has apple fries that might be ok. But eating like you have is why you are where you're at now.
Fast food is noting but a chemical **** storm.0 -
At McDonalds I get the classic grilled chicken without mayo. Then I ask for a side of BBQ sauce and put half of it on the sandwich. Naturally, avoid the fries. That's the hard part. Although if you really want the fries, order a small and split them with someone. My husband and I do that sometimes when we have McD's.0
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I am pretty sure McDonald's is good for you. You can't argue with graphs.I want someone to give me an in-depth, scientific reason as to why Big Macs are bad for me. Please use reputable sources that aren't just Google searches. Peer reviewed studies that are statistically sound would be great, but I'm not counting on anyone finding anything.
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If you want to eat "healthy" fast food, get ready for heartache.
No cheese.
No creamy sauces (unless it's ketchup, mustard or vinegar... it's probably a creamy sauce full of mayo or sour cream, so don't get it).
No fried things (or avoid as much as possible).
No beef (chicken or pork when available... bacon does not count as lean pork... actually, most fast food pork is probably terrible for you).
I know, I know... CICO. But if you eat the aforementioned goodies, you probably won't have any CI left.
Start making your lunch at home. You'll be able to eat a lot more with real food.0 -
I am pretty sure McDonald's is good for you. You can't argue with graphs.I want someone to give me an in-depth, scientific reason as to why Big Macs are bad for me. Please use reputable sources that aren't just Google searches. Peer reviewed studies that are statistically sound would be great, but I'm not counting on anyone finding anything.
Perfect! In for McDonald's lunch today!0 -
I am pretty sure McDonald's is good for you. You can't argue with graphs.I want someone to give me an in-depth, scientific reason as to why Big Macs are bad for me. Please use reputable sources that aren't just Google searches. Peer reviewed studies that are statistically sound would be great, but I'm not counting on anyone finding anything.
lol - I like how you scienced that science there.0 -
I am pretty sure McDonald's is good for you. You can't argue with graphs.I want someone to give me an in-depth, scientific reason as to why Big Macs are bad for me. Please use reputable sources that aren't just Google searches. Peer reviewed studies that are statistically sound would be great, but I'm not counting on anyone finding anything.
I know that correlation =/= causation, but that graph makes me feel like I'm doing my body justice by stuffing my pie hole full of chicken nuggets.0 -
if you are trying to eat healthy, whole, fresh foods, I don't know why you would even want to put the garbage that is fast food in your body.0
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ISince avoiding fast foodforever is not realistic,I'll give you some options from two places i like.Keep in mind I'm vegetarian so I really don't eat at fast food places by virtue of the fact there's not a whole lot there for me.
For McDonald's:
Egg white delight (no ham)
Small yogurt parfait
Plain salad/dressing on side
El pollo loco:
Brc burrito
Small side salad0
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