Medical Opinion
Better Bets for Fast-Food Breakfast
McDonald ' s: Better Bets The Egg McMuffin is a better choice under the golden arches at 300 calories, 12 g fat, and 6 g saturated fat. Lean Canadian bacon offers protein and a meaty taste with much less fat. Note that it ' s high in sodium: 720 mg. You could also choose the Egg White Delight McMuffin. It has 250 calories, 8 g fat, and 4.5 g saturated fat. But at 720 mg, it still has a lot of sodium.
Burger King: Better Bet The Egg & Cheese Croissan ' wich has 300 calories, 15g fat, and 7 g saturated fat. The sodium count may be tough for limited diets at 580 mg. Eleven grams of protein will help keep you feeling full until lunch.
Breakfast on the Go?
Breakfast from some of the nation ' s fast-food restaurants could be a highfat, high-calorie affair. But most chains offer healthier options, too. Think about what you need: Even these " better bets " aren ' t for everyone. Some still may be too high in salt or calories for you
McDonald ' s: Not the Best Choice Take a pass on the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes. It packs 1,050 calories, 56 grams( g) fat, and 19 g saturated fat-- over the daily limit for saturated fat for most people. Even the biscuit is loaded with saturated fat. The sodium hits 1,960 milligrams( mg), nearly the total daily limit of 2,300 mg doctors recommend.
Burger King: Not the Best Choice Skip the King Croissan ' wich with Sausage & Bacon, which comes in at 580 calories, 39 g fat, 16 g saturated fat, and 1,370 mg sodium. Burger King stacks a sausage patty, thick bacon, double cheese, and eggs on a giant buttery croissant bun. Another one to pass up: the King Croissan ' ich with Double Sausage. It has 700 calories, 51 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, and 1,410 mg sodium.
Starbucks: Better Bets The Spinach & Feta Breakfast Wrap is a better pick. It ' s easy to eat out of hand and has 290 calories, 10 g fat, and 3.5 g saturated fat. Lots of protein( 19 g) and fiber( 6 g) help keep you full. Classic Whole-Grain Oatmeal is another good choice at 160 calories before toppings. Or try the Greek Yogurt Parfait-- dressed with fresh berries and honey, it has 250 calories.
Subway: Not the Best Choice The 6 " Bacon, Egg and Cheese can be too much for some low-calorie diets. Subway folds the making of a classic breakfast into flatbread. It packs 25 grams of protein, which should keep you feeling more than full. But the other stats are a bit high: It has 440 calories, 17 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, and 1,290 mg sodium.
Breakfast Benefits It could be, at least for some, the most important meal of the day. Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast can help give
Starbucks: Not the Best Choice Tempted by the Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich? Walk away. You’ ll take in 500 calories, 28 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, and 15 g protein
Subway: Better Bet Pare down to the 3-inch Egg & Cheese with egg whites. It ' s a better choice, with 170 calories, 5 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 9 g protein, and 490 mg sodium. Add tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, or other low-calorie choices to boost the flavor.
you a balanced diet that ' s higher in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. It may also help you keep your weight down and your concentration and energy levels high.
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