When you think of McDonald’s, weight loss likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
When in doubt, modify popular menu items to make them more friendly to your goals.
Sadly, avoiding fried foods includes fries.
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A burger patty usually has less added fat and fewer calories compared to chicken nuggets or fried fish.
When available, choose grilled chicken as a lean protein.
Most sauces offered at fast food restaurants are loaded with sugar and/or fat and are a source ofempty calories.
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Skip some of the bread.
When ordering a grilled chicken sandwich or burger, eat it open-faced and skip the top piece of bread.
This will save calories and grams of carbohydrates that won’t leave you feeling very full anyway.
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Soda, coffee drinks, and milkshakes pack a shocking number of calories.
Add fruits or veggies.
McDonald’s doesn’t have good fruit or veggies side options, but some fast food restaurants do.
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The sandwich provides only 310 calories that come along with 17 grams of protein and two grams of fiber.
Add a serving of fruit from home to incorporate more filling fiber into your meal.
Skip half to bun to save about 75 calories, bringing the meal down to 175 calories total.
Add carrots sticks from home on the side for a balanced meal.
If you want to scale back calories even further, skip the cheese to make a 320-calorie burger.
Add raw veggies or a small portion of fruit from home to boost fiber and food volume.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
