McDonalds

there is a few things you can work at mcds that really isnt that bad for you (Im a manager there) if you get value picks too there not bad eather.

Funnest part of that is a kids meal is most likely a proper portion size of everything for an adult, eating one of those is a satisfying meal (quantity not quality) haven't done it in ages as I'm trying to avoid the processed heavy sodium foods as part of this trip

Me too on the avoiding heavily processed foods IE Fast food...,the not so funny part is that the portion size is proper for adults YET its given to younger kids. That's kind of sad, and part of the reason why there are heavy kids now than there use to be!

I have a story to tell that may make you change your mind. A few years back my sister did a scavenger hunt and one of the items was "somthing from McDonalds". Someone bought a plain burger to fulfill that requirement. When the hunt was over my sister collected everything, threw all of the items in a bag, threw that in her trunk and then promptly forgot about it when she went off to college.

Fast-forward three months.

We're cleaning out the trunk and find the burger. Looks BRAND NEW. No mold, no rotting. Nothing. Like you could have put it back under the heat lamp and sold it.

And just check out the list of ingredients in their "100% Beef Patty. Ummm.... doesn't that mean it's all beef? Nope, not a chance:

Salt, sugar, onion powder, natural (botanical source) and artificial flavors, maltodextrin, natural beef flavor [beef broth, yeast extract, maltodextrin, salt, lactic acid, natural flavor (plant source), beef fat, citric acid], spice, dextrose, autolyzed yeast extract, garlic powder, dried beef extract, sunflower oil, caramel color, worcestershire sauce powder [distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor (fruit source)], spice extractives, annatto and turmeric (color), calcium silicate and soybean oil added to prevent caking.


A good rule is that if a food has more than five ingredients (the patty alone has 36!!!), don't eat it. Ditto for if you can't pronounce the ingredients or don't know what they are (do you have any shakers filled with calcium silicate just sitting around the kitchen?). And umm... I actually don't see "beef" as an ingredient (sure, there's "natural beef flavor" and "dried beef extract", but where's the beef?)

Moral of the story is that calories alone is not the only measure you should be looking at when you make your food choices.

I completely agree with you. Didn't mean to sound combative, so I hope I didn't come off that way . However, I do think that sometimes people don't realize exactly what they're putting in their bodies because of the marketing machine that backs big fast food corporations. If I hear "100% Beef Patty" I take it at face value and think it's 100% Beef.

I only like the toyyyysssss......

And just check out the list of ingredients in their "100% Beef Patty. Ummm.... doesn't that mean it's all beef? Nope, not a chance:

Salt, sugar, onion powder, natural (botanical source) and artificial flavors, maltodextrin, natural beef flavor [beef broth, yeast extract, maltodextrin, salt, lactic acid, natural flavor (plant source), beef fat, citric acid], spice, dextrose, autolyzed yeast extract, garlic powder, dried beef extract, sunflower oil, caramel color, worcestershire sauce powder [distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor (fruit source)], spice extractives, annatto and turmeric (color), calcium silicate and soybean oil added to prevent caking.

To be fair you listed the ingredients for their angus seasoning is what you posted for ingredients
the actual start to your ingredient list as posted is

Prepared with Grill Seasoning (salt, black pepper) and Angus Burger Seasoning:
Salt, sugar, onion powder, natural (botanical source) and artificial flavors, maltodextrin, natural beef flavor [beef broth, yeast extract, maltodextrin, salt, lactic acid, natural flavor (plant source), beef fat, citric acid], spice, dextrose, autolyzed yeast extract, garlic powder, dried beef extract, sunflower oil, caramel color, worcestershire sauce powder [distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor (fruit source)], spice extractives, annatto and turmeric (color), calcium silicate and soybean oil added to prevent caking.

with that ingredient list being the contents of the burger seasoning.


and the actual beef part is
100% Angus beef
or 100% Beef Patty pure USDA inspected beef; no fillers, no extenders. Prepared with grill seasoning (salt, black pepper).

sourced from the pdf downloadable from ingredients list at
http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/food_quality/nutrition_choices.html

When I was successful at losing 30lbs in the past, I followed the kid's meal rule as well. I didn't completely ban anything and if my hubby or a friend wanted to go to McD, I would always just order a kids meal. It is a great idea, so you don't feel like you are missing out. As of late, I haven't done, it so thanks for the reminder.

I have quarterpounder with no bun, certainly here in uk, I will ask for my fries and my kids ones with
No added salt. They should wipe out the scoop and fry tray and give you fresh hot salt free fries!

I always do a grill order as I detest ketchup, so have it plain.

Moderation is the key, yes we all know what is ideal, but occasionally it won't hurt over your
Lifetime.

I have quarterpounder with no bun,

I have thought about doing this (and heard others do) but how do you physically eat it? I haven't seen a maccas with cutlery yet? That's why I stick to my grilled chicken wraps.

eatting smaller portions is good.