Your late for an appointment, running vigorously, and just
realized you are hungry and haven’t eaten lunch. You look
around and the only place you can find quickly is
McDonalds. What do you do?
Your mind says no, it’s not healthy food. Your stomach says yes,
it’s time to eat. It is either going without food, or grabbing something quickly at McDonalds. What about all the negative exposure regarding McDonalds nutrition information?
You make the decision to grab something so your mind is clear
for your big appointment. Now what? Burgers, McNuggets, fries, shakes, salads all confuse you as the best nutritional choice.
After reviewing the current McDonalds nutrition facts, I have
decided to make it easier for consumer to make intelligent
choices by listing my McDonalds “Best Choice Awards.” Please remember, you do have a choice. Mickey D’s has made an attempt to offer some healthier alternatives to choose from. It is your responsibility to make that intelligent choice.
My biggest concern when analyzing the McDonalds nutrition facts was the amount of artery clogging saturated fat found in each item. I also paid close attention to the amount of calories found in each item.
Please note, there are healthier items found on their
menu than in the past, but overall, it is not like eating brown rice and steamed vegetables. I am listing all the foods below in the “not too bad” category.
Here is my list of the McDonalds “best choice awards.”
The choice is yours!
1. Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich 2g saturated fat / 420 calories
2. Chicken McNugget (4 piece) 2 g saturated fat / 170 calories
3. Fruit and Walnut Salad 2 g saturated fat / 310 calories
4. Caesar Salad (without chicken) 2.5 g saturated fat / 90 calories** Beware of the saturated fat in the dressing. The best dressing offered is the Newman’s Own Cobb Dressing.
5. Caesar with grilled chicken 3 g saturated fat / 220 calories
6. Chicken McNuggets (6 piece) 3 g saturated fat / 250 calories
7. Premium Spicy Chicken Sandwich 3 g saturated fat / 510 calories
8. Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich 3 g saturated fat / 500 cal.
9. McChicken 3.5 g saturated fat / 370 calories
10. Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (3 pc) 3.5 sat. / 140 cal.
11. Bacon Ranch Salad without chicken 3.5 sat. / 180 cal.
12. Hamburger 3.5 g sat. / 260 cal.
13. Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch Sandwich 4 g sat. / 490 cal.
14. Filet of Fish 4 g sat. / 400 cal.
15. Best dessert is Fruit and Yogurt
For a complete list of all McDonalds nutrition information for
its whole menu visit http://www.WellnessWord.com/blog
Choose foods that have the lowest calories with the lowest
saturated fat. Watch out of extras such as high calorie, sugar
loaded soft drinks, and large amounts of salad dressing.
Now you can make good healthy choices and not feel guilty if you
decide to grab something quickly at McDonalds. McDonalds
nutrition is not all bad. The choice is yours!
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You’re hands are sweaty with excitement and a dash of fear. The trip has been on the calendar for two months and it’s all the office can talk about. But what do you bring on a whitewater rafting trip? Do you need dry clothes? Sunglasses? Sunscreen? To simplify things I’ve written down a few must haves and some optional items as well. Remember that every outfitter is a bit different and some may provide a few of the items below so a quick call to the outfitters office may be in order.
Clothes:
Most trips taken during the summer are met with hot dry weather. Of course there
are exceptions but most of the time swim trunks and bathing suits are in order.
Women may want to wear shorts to prevent chafing while cotton shirts are to be
avoided. Since the wet cotton is cool against the skin rafters may be warmer
without shirts on. On cold days outfitters may offer paddle jackets for rent and
wetsuits. Some include them into the price of the trip so it is best to check. Also
don’t worry about dry clothes until you get back to your car. Most of the time it is
so hot by the time you have put the rafts back on the vans or busses you’re warm
and dry.
Sandals:
It’s best to bring tennis shoes or sandals with straps. Flip flops are likely
to fall off your foot and become lost. The Middle Fork of the American in California
has a mandatory portage around a water fall and guests who have Teva or Chaco
sandals seem to do the best. Since footwear is important in case of an emergency
don’t cheat on this item.
Sunglasses:
It’s a horrible rule but one that seems to always happen. If you own
nice glasses and don’t put on a pair of straps you’re going to lose them. Cheap
glasses are great because the loss factor is not as bad but if you have prescription
glasses or want polarized lenses make sure you take straps and secure them to your
head. It’s not a guarantee that they will stay there but I’ve gone through four
seasons with prescription glasses and been ok.
Water and snacks:
Most companies will provide some water at meals or on the
boats but you can never have enough. Water bottles are fine just lying around on
the bottom of the boat and the more water the better. Snacks also can be stuffed
into plastic bags for calm sections of the rivers but make sure you bring enough for
everyone in the boat. Companies usually have some sort of snack after the trip and
before lunch.
Cameras:
Waterproof disposable cameras are best but if you have a waterproof case
for your digital camera that should work fine as well.
Remember that most likely if you are doing a day trip then all you really need is
yourself. The outfitter I worked for covered just about everything else and many
times guides carried emergency items with them. I always had a few fleeces in case
it got cold and a splash jacket or two. First aid kids, emergency radios and other
gear are carried by the guides. Remember if you have any questions to call the
outfitter before you go rafting. It’s much easier to understand what is going on
before you get there and are suddenly floating along a river towards what sounds
like a fright train.
Tim Shisler has been a river guide with Whitewater Excitement for the past four
seasons. He is currently working as a freelance outdoor adventure writer and
photographer.
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