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1. Posted by stuart w on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 4:33 am PST

Using your common sense about breakfast is perhaps your best shot in a stable diet. I eat cereal every single day. It works for me. I have a med. sized bowl of the healthiest cereals I can find and pour in soy milk. Anything grilled or fried and eaten on a regular basis will not help in the long run. Toasted whole wheat bread and 100% jams are also good.
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2. Posted by linymama on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 4:45 am PST

Just because something is lowfat does not make it healthy. This is our problem. We are so seduced by the lowfat hype that we are growing less healthy as a nation. We need to take it upon ourselves to be responsible for our own nutrition. Make your own food, don't leave it up to some McFactory to do it for you!
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3. Posted by concern citizen on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 4:50 am PST

Note: meangirl0208 is a desperate strumpet. As for the article - give me my Starbucks anytime and anyday. Mcdonalds 'Lattes' -are fake, pre-made and weak. I don't want a salad for breakfast or something cold; Jamaba juice - well I am not a soy person, so if it was made with regular mik what would it be?? Not everyone wants cold drinks in the morning or on a cold day. Any drive thrus?; Dunkin Donuts - the coffee is sooooooooo weak, no color, taste horrible to go along with a sandwich that is so high in sodium you can have a heart attack so why risk it.
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4. Posted by wholefood on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 4:51 am PST

Why is this site always pushing the fast food chains as a form of healthy eating? The authors of these articles should be ashamed of themselves. First of all, we are in a recession (duh) and eating out always costs more than making it yourself . If the issue is to appeal to people who don't have time, then why not suggest an instant breakfast cereal at home wtih fruit. It will take less time than waiting in your car at the driveup or waiting on line at McDonald's and you'll waste less gas, etc. It's all about choice.
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5. Posted by wholefood on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 4:52 am PST

I applaud linymama. Love the "Mcfactory" reference.
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6. Posted by fingers and toes on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 5:12 am PST

Sometimes we don't all have the time or energy to eat right. I am the type who skips breakfast more often than not, but, my three kids eat very well. I buy the better cereals, they like yogurt and bagels, the granola is a great idea, and I will house a few of those in the earlier part of the day. Those who think the article is useless, think again, I know fast food is bad, but they opened the door for possibility for those running behind... I like articles like this...
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7. Posted by sharonstiltner@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 5:18 am PST

I'm on low carbs. Why couldn't the article give the carb amounts in the food choices?
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8. Posted by ROBT V on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 5:43 am PST

I can't believe people get paid to write these dumb stories.
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9. Posted by nc64west@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 5:56 am PST

if you look to ridiculous articles like this one to find out what's good for your breakfast meal, you are in need of much more serious help.
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10. Posted by klc on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 5:56 am PST

I love Smoothie King in the morning-'LIGHT AN FLUFFY" orange juice/ strawberries/ bananas -- make it skinny and you have for a 20oz smoothie-289 cal 0.14 sat fats 4gr fiber - good idea/ add a scoop of protein
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11. Posted by Kevin Daffer on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 5:59 am PST

Not one of these mentions the carbohydrate content. How many carbohydrates is important for those with diabetes.
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12. Posted by jp51940 on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:11 am PST

Good article. Gives me food for thought (pun, if you want.) Also gives me another reason to avoid the paper mache/machie/machee (darn those French friers (friars?) and their spelling) kink, opps king.
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13. Posted by karol.bowers@att.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:19 am PST

You didn't mention anything about the Sugar Content and Carbohydrates. The amount of sugar and carbohydrates in these items is equally important as bad as the fat and cholestorel.
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14. Posted by Jason Statham on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:23 am PST

first the meangirl thing is just an advertisement, so each person who complains about "her" just looks dumb, second, wholefood, yes we are LEADING INTO A RECESSION, but what does that have to do with not eating out? the reason we are about to be in a recession is that we are not spending enough money, which is straining the economy, so making your own food is cheaper which equals worse for a recessed economy. i know this is off topic, but a little education was necessary here.
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15. Posted by Alan S on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:25 am PST

I think this article was intended for an audience that does frequent fast food restaurants, to present them with a slightly healthier choice at those places. But it would definitely be faster and cheaper to grab some fruit and a granola bar before leaving home... stopping anywhere along the way eats into your commute time, after all.
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16. Posted by Lisa H on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:30 am PST

I find it interesting that they picked on the poor Egg McMuffin as a "freeway to diet disaster." Yes, it may be higher in fat than we might want, but at 300 calories it is the shining star and best choice of the entire hot McD's breakfast menu.
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17. Posted by mcev2325 on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:34 am PST

Mc Is McIntosh and Ev is Electrovoice and 23 25 are two different Amps,Eat and dance to the music or jiggle how ever you like. Oh the taste of Food,Good Diet is a great train of thought to stick too. Low fat foods Mainly.If you have any type of weight problem, Stick with this and you can loose weight.With activity too I might add. ( MUSIC )
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18. Posted by Deirdre H on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:47 am PST

My solution is to go ahead to McDonalds and ask for an Egg McMuffin - without the cheese or canadian bacon! They are happy to oblige, and that egg round in a toasted muffin still tastes great without the added liability of all the transfats from the cheese and bacon. Accompanied by a small orange juice, it provides a great occasional alternative to my usual bowl of oatmeal and piece of fruit.
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19. Posted by Jason Statham on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:48 am PST

losing weight with low fat foods and activity? wow, that is a really novel idea, i'm glad somebody told us ignorant people about that!
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20. Posted by gplee@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 6:51 am PST

One cup of cooked oatmeal with some fruit, raisins, dried cranberries, 1/2 cup skim milk and some honey or good quality grade A or B maple syrup for a sweetener. This serves dual purpose...Lowers cholestral and is good for the digestive system!
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21. Posted by Jason Statham on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:01 am PST

so is that two different courses? or milk and oatmeal mixture put together?
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22. Posted by blue fish on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:04 am PST

Of course these aren't great meals, but they are a bit better than other quick meals. To those who insult other's choices: Does doing that make you feel better about yourselves
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23. Posted by David A on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:17 am PST

Hello to whoever has the guts to say that this are healthy meals !!!!!!!!!! Americans eat the most fatening and highest calories foods in the world, Just cause some idiots from the Food Health Administration say its good doesnt mean it is true , American is lied too , by their own people .Wake up !!!!!!!
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24. Posted by dennis_scotty on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:19 am PST

I eat an egg mcmuffin every day. There is nothing wrong with an egg mcmuffin. It has 18 grams of protien vesus only 12 grams of fat. I order three each day, eating one for breakfast, one for lunch and one for an afternoon snack. Then, I usually have a quarter pounder for dinner - every day. This is in addition to four to five pieces of fruit, some cereal, protien shakes and a single snack per day. To put this in context. I am 41, 5'8, weigh 170 pounds, with a 32 inch waist, a 42 inch chest. I work out four to five times a week, sometimes more, and have extremely low blood pressure and very low cholesteral. Mc Donalds and other chains do provide nutritious food, and serve it cheap and fast. Americans aren't fat because of McDonalds or other chain restaurants. They are fat because they are too lazy to exercise, and order way too much food. This is just something for the many socialists, corporate America haters who have blogged this site.
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25. Posted by jose4fitness@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:22 am PST

sorry, but the egg mc'muffin is a way better choice than the fruit and granola parfait. the number of calories and density of the meal will stimulate your metabolism WAY more than a cup of yogurt will. add an extra slice of canadian bacon to the egg mc'muffin and you end up with 22 grams of protein, and only 320 calories total. fat is not the enemy, but if you can't make yourself accept that, get rid of the cheese and you're down to 8 grams of fat and 50 calories less. why should you believe me? i've diet and exercised down to single digit bodyfat levels while keeping the egg mc'muffin with extra canadian bacon a regular breakfast, and no... i DON'T have good genetics. it always takes me months of hard work and strict calorie/macronutrient adjustment to get ripped.
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26. Posted by Amanda K on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:34 am PST

Just hit the report abuse button, and fill out the form, as I just did. The comments re: meangirl0208 are hilarious and entertaining. Breakfast at home is A LOT cheaper and less time consuming saving money, time, and gas. If you do not think you will have the time in the morning to prepare - make it the night before; although I would not suggest doing so for cereal and milk.
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27. Posted by Lisa H on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:41 am PST

Thanks Dennis, next time I'm at McD's for breakfast I'm going to order an Egg McMuffin minus the cheese plus extra canadian bacon for a satisfying 270 calorie sandwich (and eat the piece of fruit that hopefully I have brought with me.)
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28. Posted by rosco on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:42 am PST

HI,To start off with,Saying fast foods for healthy eaters is not a statement to make.A person would be better off stopping at their local eating place and having something they would have to eat,for a breakfast.
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29. Posted by Lisa H on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:42 am PST

Oops, I mean thanks Jose...
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30. Posted by philiph4@ameritech.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:53 am PST

With 300 calories, 12 gFat, 2g fiber and 18g of Protien, the Egg McMuffin is not a bad choice.
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