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The problem McDonalds has is that no matter how 'healthy' a meal they put together, anyone that pays attention to their health and what they eat, would not cons

The problem McDonalds has is that no matter how 'healthy' a meal they put together, anyone that pays attention to their health and what they eat, would not consider McDonalds a healthy meal. On the other spectrum, the type of people going to fast food every day think of Subway as a healthy choice and therefore when most people choose McDonalds, its not for a healthy food choice, but more for the indulgence. So while the McWrap might be a significant addition to McDonalds menu, the Double Cheeseburger, French Fries and Big Macs will continue to reign supreme. -EDIT- For those arguing that they can eat healthy at McDonalds, I really strongly recommend reconsidering your nutrition plan. I didn't want to go there with this comment, I was trying to make the point that a healthy dieter won't opt for McDonalds, but people have seemed to want to argue that they can and apparently do eat healthy at McDonalds. Thats cool with me, but if you have fitness/bodyweight goals to achieve, best to stick with food directly from the farm. In addition, when you get your nutrition right, you feel good, and that feeling is addictive. If you are scrambling to McDonalds and then ordering a 'healthy choice', there is better way. And thats my two cents.

MichaelApproved 13y ago
I pay attention to what I eat and consider some options at McDonalds healthy. Their grilled chicken sandwich and salads are great options. I also like healthy choices from Subway. I hear arguments like yours all the time but they're never backed up with actual data. It's just generic fast food bashing. Many fast food places have healthy choices along side unhealthy choices. The options are there.
- rickdale 13y ago
  I have to disagree. If you pay attention to pesticides, or organic stuff then you are just out of luck at a McDonalds. That 'healthy' chicken breast is actually really low quality chicken. You say you pay attention to your health by choosing the 'healthy' options at McDonalds, but realistically thats not all that healthy, especially for me. Everyones genetics allow them to eat differently. If McDonalds is healthy and working for you, great. If you want to try something different, figure out where the meat and vegetables are coming from before you put it in your mouth. Might seem extreme, but actually its logical. Also, my point wasn't the lack of healthy options at a fast food joint (ironic), but is that generally people don't go there to eat healthy. Remember, you are what you eat. Even the most in shape people know there is no such thing as exercising yourself into shape without a good diet. Side note: I live in a world where processed foods are the devil and pretty cook and subsist off of 1 meal per day. I am the extreme. But I used to be on the opposite side of the spectrum, picking a fast food place daily for lunch and stuff. Lost over 50lbs and bf under 15 for the first time in my life. I went from almost diabetic to completely healthy, "with a strong heart". Also, a shout out to fatburningman.com because that site will teach you some honest fitness, life and health skills.
  - MichaelApproved 13y ago
    Now you're turning into an argument about organic foods and pesticides. Based on your definition of healthly food, many supermarkets would be in the same category as fast food places.
- shin_lao 13y ago
  The sauce is generally too loaded in calories to make McDonald's healthy. But if you like it, you don't have to feel guilty. ;)
  - MichaelApproved 13y ago
    McDonald's, Subway and the others are not vending machines. You can ask them to hold the sauce. I order my sandwiches with no mayo. Healthy options are there.
derleth 13y ago
> anyone that pays attention to their health and what they eat, would not consider McDonalds a healthy meal Which is, at best, half-true. Health can only be determined as fitness for purpose and it's possible that a McDonald's meal is fit for a certain purpose. Nothing magically makes McDonald's food evil, even if it's rarely fit for a purpose most First World people have.

MichaelApproved 13y ago

I pay attention to what I eat and consider some options at McDonalds healthy. Their grilled chicken sandwich and salads are great options. I also like healthy choices from Subway. I hear arguments like yours all the time but they're never backed up with actual data. It's just generic fast food bashing. Many fast food places have healthy choices along side unhealthy choices. The options are there.

rickdale 13y ago
I have to disagree. If you pay attention to pesticides, or organic stuff then you are just out of luck at a McDonalds. That 'healthy' chicken breast is actually really low quality chicken. You say you pay attention to your health by choosing the 'healthy' options at McDonalds, but realistically thats not all that healthy, especially for me. Everyones genetics allow them to eat differently. If McDonalds is healthy and working for you, great. If you want to try something different, figure out where the meat and vegetables are coming from before you put it in your mouth. Might seem extreme, but actually its logical. Also, my point wasn't the lack of healthy options at a fast food joint (ironic), but is that generally people don't go there to eat healthy. Remember, you are what you eat. Even the most in shape people know there is no such thing as exercising yourself into shape without a good diet. Side note: I live in a world where processed foods are the devil and pretty cook and subsist off of 1 meal per day. I am the extreme. But I used to be on the opposite side of the spectrum, picking a fast food place daily for lunch and stuff. Lost over 50lbs and bf under 15 for the first time in my life. I went from almost diabetic to completely healthy, "with a strong heart". Also, a shout out to fatburningman.com because that site will teach you some honest fitness, life and health skills.
- MichaelApproved 13y ago
  Now you're turning into an argument about organic foods and pesticides. Based on your definition of healthly food, many supermarkets would be in the same category as fast food places.
shin_lao 13y ago
The sauce is generally too loaded in calories to make McDonald's healthy. But if you like it, you don't have to feel guilty. ;)
- MichaelApproved 13y ago
  McDonald's, Subway and the others are not vending machines. You can ask them to hold the sauce. I order my sandwiches with no mayo. Healthy options are there.

derleth 13y ago

> anyone that pays attention to their health and what they eat, would not consider McDonalds a healthy meal Which is, at best, half-true. Health can only be determined as fitness for purpose and it's possible that a McDonald's meal is fit for a certain purpose. Nothing magically makes McDonald's food evil, even if it's rarely fit for a purpose most First World people have.