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Fast food is a big part of our culture. It's easy and quick, and you know exactly what to expect when you drive up. Fortunately, there are also some orders that get dietitians' stamps of approval.
But first, experts want to emphasize that the frequency of trips matters, and registered dietitians and nutritionists don't recommend being a McDonald's regular.
"I generally do not recommend frequenting McDonald’s due to the high levels of unhealthy fats, sodium, sugar and other additives present in most of their menu items," says Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for Consumer Health Digest.
But with that caveat out of the way, McDonald's happens, and one registered dietitian says an occasional trip to the Golden Arches doesn't have to be off the table.
"It’s not an everyday food for me, but it’s definitely a food I will enjoy once in a while," says Amanda Sauceda, MS, RD, a registered dietitian. "There’s a comfort and reliability about McDonald's that feeds into the social and emotional aspect of eating."
Experts say that having a game plan can help you make a more nutritious choice.
"Having strategies for making nutritious choices at drive-thrus like McDonald's is essential for those looking to maintain a balanced diet," says Trista Best, RD, LD, MPH, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements. "Strategies might include researching menu items in advance, opting for grilled over fried items, choosing smaller portion sizes and avoiding sugary beverages."
Best says these strategies can help you make choices with health in mind while still having a convenient fast-food meal. Or, you can ask a dietitian. That's what we did.
Fast food is a big part of our culture. It's easy and quick, and you know exactly what to expect when you drive up. Fortunately, there are also some orders that get dietitians' stamps of approval.
But first, experts want to emphasize that the frequency of trips matters, and registered dietitians and nutritionists don't recommend being a McDonald's regular.
"I generally do not recommend frequenting McDonald’s due to the high levels of unhealthy fats, sodium, sugar and other additives present in most of their menu items," says Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for Consumer Health Digest.
But with that caveat out of the way, McDonald's happens, and one registered dietitian says an occasional trip to the Golden Arches doesn't have to be off the table.
"It’s not an everyday food for me, but it’s definitely a food I will enjoy once in a while," says Amanda Sauceda, MS, RD, a registered dietitian. "There’s a comfort and reliability about McDonald's that feeds into the social and emotional aspect of eating."
Experts say that having a game plan can help you make a more nutritious choice.
"Having strategies for making nutritious choices at drive-thrus like McDonald's is essential for those looking to maintain a balanced diet," says Trista Best, RD, LD, MPH, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements. "Strategies might include researching menu items in advance, opting for grilled over fried items, choosing smaller portion sizes and avoiding sugary beverages."
Best says these strategies can help you make choices with health in mind while still having a convenient fast-food meal. Or, you can ask a dietitian. That's what we did.