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If you are someone who can not live without a weekly trip toDrive-Thru Window McDonald But are also trying to lose a few pounds, it may be time to get to your order.

Kelli McGrane Rd, for free calorie count application,Loose it!, identifies five menu items likely to wreak havoc on your health goals and also offers fivehealthier Swaps you can do instead. Now, here are five ways your command from McDonald could give you weight.

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"Although you can think that chicken is a healthier option than a hamburger, it actually has 350 more calories and 20 plus grams of fat than a standard hamburger," explains McGrane. "Instead, opt for the grilled chicken sandwich, which is lower in calories and grease as the crisp chicken sandwich but higher in the protein than the hamburger."

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"Not only French fries are raised in fat and calories, but they are not very filled. Instead, opt for a lateral salad as it is lower in calories and fat, even higher in vitamins , minerals and fibers thanks to vegetables, "says McGrane. "Just make sure to choose a balsamic vinaigrette instead of a creamy option to maintain the calorie and fat content lower."

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"While a salad may seem like a healthier and higher carbohydrate option than a sandwich, fried chicken, shredded cheese, french fries and creamy butter grooves, because this salad is really more Highered in calories, fat, saturated fats and carbohydrates as the grilled chicken sandwich, said McGrane.

Instead, it suggests opting for the southwestern grilled chicken salad because it is packed with vegetables and proteins, minus 160 calories, 14 grams of fat and 19 grams of carbohydrates.

"For this to be even more skinny, let the frying tortilla tapes and use half of the salad vinaigrette," she adds.

"Even a small vanilla milkshake contains nearly 500 calories [which is] twice as a hamburger, 80 grams of carbohydrates and 59 grams of sugar, nearly six times more sugar than a glazed donut" , explains McGrane. "Instead, if you want something cold and creamy, opt for a kiddie cone, which has 45 calories and only 6 grams of sugar."

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"This breakfast sandwich contains a biscuit and a brushed butter bacon, which both cause a breakfast that is total and saturated fat," says McGrane. "Instead, order a McMuffin egg, which uses a muffin and an English ham. This simple exchange has just as many proteins, but half of the amount of total and saturated fat."

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