31. Posted by wholefood on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:11 am PST

Jason- We are IN a recession....NOT leading into one. Try another news source for an educated conclusion. As far as why we are in a recession? Look to our unjust war for that one and not because people are not eating junk food. Geeze.

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32. Posted by ylfpdoc on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:25 am PST

If you really want a fast healthy breakfast solution, take 30 seconds and stir up a packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar added). Mixed in 8 oz. of non-fat milk, you'll get a whopping 14g protein, 4g fiber, only 150 calories and 0.5g fat (0 sat. and trans fats). Plus you'll save time, money and gas avoiding the drive through.

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33. Posted by DebbiSea on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:33 am PST

It would be interesting if the author ( all though the intent was to persue the fast food goer to healthier choices ) of this article would write about Fast Food Chains as a place to visit and include in ones diet if they had seen the movie Fast Food Nation. Personally, juicing with fresh vegi's and fruit's w/ whey protein, LIfes Greens added....a healthy boost for your body in the morning. Stay healthy....stay happy everyone.

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34. Posted by ROGER S on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:35 am PST

This is the same recommendations of the 70's. Low fat. low fat with no mention of carbohydrates and sugar. I believe these misguided and erroneous recommendations have been a significant factor in the escalating epedemic of Type II Diabetes.

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35. Posted by big bad bike dude on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:35 am PST

How can this author say the egg mcmuffin is a "diet disaster" with 300 calories and 12 g fat, and then suggest the starbuck's latte with a bag of dried fruit and nuts is a "good choice" when it has a total of 275 calories and 9 g fat. Give me a break!

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36. Posted by lambhall@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:44 am PST

These are good tips, but there is no mention of SUGAR in any of the nutrition listings for each item. Still best to eat your own whole grain toast or cereal (esp. Irish style oats). Then you can regular the salt, fat and sugar added.

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37. Posted by seanap@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 9:11 am PST

Eggs and Cheese or Dairy are not ways to start your day. Fruit, Granola, Oatmeal, and fresh juices are more ideal. How can they say anything from McDonalds is healthy and then slam BK? Oh I know. They probably lined a few pockets... But they both suck!

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38. Posted by SteveT on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 9:32 am PST

Bacon & Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast and a short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. Wash that back with a cup of coffee and you got a real mans breakfast! Keep you skinny lattes and your walnut parfaits (whatever the hell those are)

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39. Posted by mcev2325 on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 10:04 am PST

What a bunch of nice people to give such nice positive answers to help others. The list of fat free meals is a long one. I think the people are smart enough for that.I dont think calling people ignorant is where its at.( Think Positive ) Not Negative

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40. Posted by az_spunky on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 10:53 am PST

A 300 calorie Egg McMuffin may be a "freeway to diet disaster", but a 280 calorie Egg and Cheese English Muffin Sandwich at Dunkin Donuts is OK because Dunkin Donuts is a Yahoo! Food co-sponsor (ad appeared to right of the article when I read it). As for all the low-carbers here -- you should already know how many carbs are in a piece of bread, English muffin, tortilla (wrap), etc. Bottom line -- if you're lining up for fast food breakfast, you're off your diet, no matter which diet you're on.

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41. Posted by Christina C on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:06 am PST

I like articles like this. They are not saying don't eat healthy food at home. They just understand that sometimes that might not be an option. Like me, if I am running late for my train, I have to pick up breakfast downtown if at all. I need to know which options are the best alternatives to home rather than just avoiding eating breakfast all together.

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42. Posted by hydeandgogackt on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:07 am PST

Im sorry, 300 calories is NOT a large breakfast! Now, an Egg McMuffin is not healthy, no, but saying 300 calories and 12 grams of fat is a lot?!?! If I dont have 300-400 calories for breakfast by lunch Im freaking starving! And, you got to have protien! Fat is not bad people, animal derived fat is bad, but, eat all the peanuts you want and youll probably be healthier for it.

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43. Posted by Alonia T on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:13 am PST

Why don't you include the Carbs on your healthy items from the "fast-food" chains?

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44. Posted by Chris W on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:18 am PST

Paid propaganda to get people to buy those products with illusion of providing some health benefits. People want to be healthy so those who buy it will believe they are eating healthier. They do the same thing on the nightly news when they tell you cherries help prostate cancer. Its crap people, dont eat crap.

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45. Posted by marysuffered on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:20 am PST

You need to focus on exercise and then you can eat more of what you like.

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46. Posted by marysuffered on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:23 am PST

McDonalds and Starbucks are not my favoite places to go for one they are too expensive for the quanity you recieve. It is alright to take your children there once a month. Exercise is more important than food I think. Then you can eat all you want:)

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47. Posted by kathyhalley@att.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:29 am PST

Check out "Perfect Weight America" by Jordan Rubin

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48. Posted by Ellie on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:35 am PST

You can also order Egg McMuffins without cheese, which will drastically lower the fat (without much protein loss I think).

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49. Posted by msgreen_04 on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:37 am PST

This is a great article, I especially like the comment about Burger King.

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50. Posted by msgreen_04 on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:40 am PST

This is a great article, I especially like the comment about Burger King.

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51. Posted by on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:46 am PST

you know why not just grab an apple or a banana...its just as easy and you can eat that in the car too...its like you are telling us to go to these places just to spend our hard earned money faster than we already have to. Also if you want to eat healthy get up earlier so you have time to cook yourself some eggs and toast or something it doesnt take that long to cook yourself some breakfast or even sit down and eat an apple and some cereal. COME ON PEOPLE no wonder we are the most obese country in the world.

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52. Posted by Janet B on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:47 am PST

That's funny! Did McDonald's and Starbucks joined forces? This article sounds more like a advertisement for their food rather than eating healthy. The only thing that even sounds healthy on that list is from McDonald's! Better luck on your next article.

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53. Posted by realistictrainer on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 11:54 am PST

No wonder we have an obesity problem in america! The only thing that most of you can do is take the information and spit on it. Let's get real and understand that not everyone is cloned and that there needs to be different choices for diffirent lifestyles. Articles like this enable people to gain some kind of information in order to make an "informed" choice. One more thing, fruit and granola may make a good snack but it is far from being an alternative to a breakfast "meal". I will guarantee that those of you that eat that measly of a breakfast are hungry within two hours afterwards. Balance,moderation and exercise are the keys to healthy living.

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54. Posted by whitey-brownie@att.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 2:44 pm PST

Burger King has vegetarian burgers. You did not mention it

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55. Posted by GRIGGS B on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 7:55 pm PST

hello , DON'T KNOW HOW HEATHLY BUT DD oven toasted items tast great and leaves fingers without the greasy feeling like rest of food chains do

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56. Posted by rsrhino@sbcglobal.net on Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 8:47 pm PST

A grande skinny latte from Starbucks also has 12 grams/24% of protein too!! And for all you people who think this article is stupid why did you read it in the first place?? It's not like it doesn't have a title!!

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57. Posted by scouters on Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 4:04 am PST

THAT IS A GOOD IDEA FROM KAROL.BOWERS ABOUT THE SUGAR CONTENT. THAT IS VERY IMPORTANT. SHOULD ALWAYS ADD THAT TO THE LIST OF NASTIES.

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58. Posted by scouters on Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 4:18 am PST

GOOD ARTICLE. THANKS FOR THE INFO. MAY NOT GO OUT A LOT BUT ITS NICE TO KNOW IF I DO. ACTUALLY I WAS CURIOUS ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF SOME OF THE FAST FOODS THAT YOU COULD EAT THAT WERE REASONABLE. COULD USE MORE OF THESE ARTICLES.

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59. Posted by tiffanyc95 on Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 4:22 am PST

I don't think that just becuase something has protien or LOW FAT it doesn't mean it's healthy it could be just as bad as a BIG mac from mcdonalds.

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60. Posted by Crim on Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 7:57 am PST

if you look to this to lose weight, i wouldnt be eating at a fast food place, dont you think???? stay healthy... eat a piece of toast with jam on it and an apple!

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