Why you should throw away the fries for an extra burger (2024)

No matter how tasty it is, mountains of delicious fast food can rarely be good for you.

While a burger or pizza may be essential when it comes to combating the monotony of a strict diet plan, it pays to give the fatty stuff a wide berth most of the time.

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You probably already know this. But what if we told you that it's possible to reap the benefits of fast food without sacrificing your waistline (or your macros)?

According to a Minneapolis, Minnesota nutritionist, the first step to shrinking your waistline through fast food is to sideline the chips. In itself old news, we realize. But according to nutritionist Emily Field, feel free to swap your fritters for oneotherhamburger.

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It's true. Ditch the fries and grab another burger for a better approach to health. The simple reason? Increasing your protein intake – thanks to the meat content of each burger – will keep you full longer, keep your blood sugar levels under control and make it easier to reach your daily calorie goal.

To put it into context, a McDonald's hamburger contains 250 kcal and 13 g of muscle-building protein, while a medium portion of fries contains 337 kcal, 3.3 g of protein and 42 g of carbohydrates, a macronutrient often associated with weight gain.

Looking for a good reason to go big on your next cheat day? Here it is.