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If getting in shape and losing weight is your 2018 New Year resolution, you're probably going to try to avoid eating at fast food chains altogether. But, know that there are healthy options available if you get a hankering for your favorite fast food menu items, especially when it comes to McDonald's. In fact, nutritonists say that their Egg McMuffin sandwich makes for a protein-packed, low-calorie breakfast option if you're watching your weight.
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“Not only do I eat guilt-free at McDonald's, I think they get a bad rap all too often. When I’m flying in the morning, I typically get an Egg McMuffin and a coffee. The sandwich only has 300 calories and it offers 18 grams of satiety-providing protein. Instead of the egg white version, I stick with the whole egg sandwich because the yolk contains carotenoids, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals," says Christine M. Palumbo, MBA, RDN, FAND, a Chicago-based registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant.
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But to make the sandwich even healthier, it's suggested that you order it without Canadian bacon to save yourself some calories and sodium. "[At] 750 milligrams per pop, you're getting somewhere between half and a third of your sodium content for the day, based on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recommendation of 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams," says registered dietitian Lisa D. Harkins. "But, an Egg McMuffin is not the worst thing you can have. It's much better than no breakfast, a doughnut, or a fatty, empty-calorie Dunkin' Donuts coffee drink."
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Wow, good to know! We'll definitely keep these healthy tips in mind the next time we find ourselves at Mickey D's for breakfast.
