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Despite ongoing debates about health concerns, the Golden Arches is thriving, and we get it.
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It’s hard to ignore a McDonald’s craving.
To help navigate through the menu, Eat This, Not That!
spoke with dietitians who revealed 11 of the unhealthiest orders.
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Highly processed ingredients and added sugars also play a role in determining the worst offenders.
By understanding these rankings, you might make more informed choices the next time you visit Mickey D’s.
Here are the picks, starting with number 11 and ending with the number 1 worst.
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“As a dietitian, I recommend skipping the fries or opting for the smallest size possible.”
“The combination of processed meats and high sodium levels makes it a less healthy choice.”
It’s a great deal financially, but not good for your health.
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If you’re focused on maintaining or losing weight, this meal is not ideal for you.
This amounts to about one-third of the daily calorie intake for someone who needs around 2,000 calories daily."
The next time you consider ordering this beverage, think about the potential long-term consequences for your health."
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“The high levels of saturated fat and sodium can contribute to heart disease and hypertension.
“This fake sandwich is made of processed meat with questionable ingredients,” she explains.
“It’s drenched in a sugary barbecue sauce and laden in fat and sodium with little nutritional value.
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“Chicken nuggets are often mistakenly thought to be a healthier choice,” she states.
“Deep-fried and loaded with preservatives, this is not a healthier choice.
It also contains nearly enough sodium (1,660 mg) that most people should eat in a day.
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A fat (48 grams) and calorie (830 calories) bomb with minimal nutrients.”
And that doesn’t even include the sauce.
“Its large portion size contributes to excessive calorie and sodium intake,” Berger noted.
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And in no way as a dessert, this is a full meal and then some.”
“This is a blood sugar bomb loaded with refined carbs and unhealthy fats,” says Berger.
This breakfast has more calories than anyone I know needs in one meal.”
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