McDonald’s: Sausage and Gravy Biscuit
Calories: 460
Sodium: 1,050 mg
Carbs: 36 g (2g fiber, 3g sugar)
When you compare the calorie number of this meal with other breakfasts on the list it doesn’t seem so bad, does it?
Except it is.
Trista Best, RD, registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements, explains that this breakfast is very inexpensive in terms of preparation, but it also gives you little to no nutrients at all. Basically, this dish is highly refined flour, a genetically modified type of butter and artificial flavors. Furthermore, the fact that it lacks fiber and protein means that you’ll feel hungry again in no time, thus increasing the likelihood of eating even more unhealthy snacks during the day.
Lastly, the carbs found in this meal can cause a sudden spike in your blood sugar levels, which affects your body’s ability to recognize when it’s hungry. The result? More eating, less nutrients.
