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The States are to be called a 'fast food nation', due to the amount of fast food restaurants and the most world known one - McDonald's. Statistics show, that thanks to the rapid way of life,  of four Americans eats fast food. Money play a big role in this too. But is it possible to make nutritious choices at fast food restaurants.? How to make the most of your fast food meal? Staying healthy while eating out is, probably, the issue of the day for many of us. 

You might think, that all fast food restaurants don't offer us the healthiest options. McDonald's has great news for slimmers. This world-known fast food chain has extended its range of breakfast foods and what's interesting - many of them are reasonably low in fat and calories. Buttered muffin (157 calories, 3.7 g. fat), Oatso Simple Plain (191, 5.4), Oatso Simple and sugar (205, 5.4), Oatso Simple and jam (246
, 5.4), want more? Here's the full list of a healthy breakfast on offer:
Fruit toast (2 slices)
234 cal.
3.2 g.
Fruit toast (2 slices) and Flora
288 cal.
9.1 g.
Bagel with Philadelphia Light
318 cal.
5.9 g.
Bagel with Flora and jam
369 cal.
6.9 g.
Breakfast bagel with bacon, lettuce and tomato
355 cal.
8 g. 
You can also beat a snack attack with low-fat savoury snacks. They're not fried, they're baked, making them a healthier than normal crisps. Each 28g pack contains 118 calories and 2.5g fat.

So as you can see, you can at least get the fresh and healthy food option for your breakfast at McDonald's restaurant. But can McDonald's food be a good part of your healthy, balanced diet? Many nutrition professionals say yes, McDonald's food can really be part of a healthy diet, based on the sound nutrition principles of balance, variety and moderation. The American Dietetic Association says all foods can fit into a healthy diet if this diet is balanced, rather than focused on any one food or meal.

A varied menu of McDonald's and it's 'McDonald's balanced diet' insert makes it easier for you to create a range of meal combinations that fall within recommended guidelines for calories, fat and other nutrients. An array of salads, Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfaits, Apple Dippers low fat milk, and, at many restaurants, soups are offered at McDonald's.

The McDonald's meal suggestions below list their corresponding levels of calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. The % Daily Values show how these meals fit into a healthy, balanced 2,000-calorie diet. Your own daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Having breakfast at McDonald's :

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