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Calorie Controlled Convenience

Calorie Controlled Convenience

You’re a busy person, we hear you. Working 40+ hours a week, juggling responsibilities, family, social obligations, client meetings, workouts etc. Some days life gets ahead of you and grabbing on the go is just non-negotiable. Last week we discussed healthy options Downtown, but sometimes you may find yourself travelling for work, on-the-go with kids, whatever the case may be. In this post, we’re going to “break the rules” and take a look at some of the better options when it comes to convenience and fast foods. Now don’t get us wrong, we don’t encourage people to make a habit of getting fast food, we always encourage people to prepare as best as you can for your busy days and bring food from home as much as possible. With that in mind, here are some calorie and macro friendly options from some of the places you’re most likely to find yourself stuck with in a pinch.

 

  • Starbucks:

You’d be hard pressed to find a spot in your area without at least one Starbucks nearby. 

  1. Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap – Pretty delicious and good for any time of the day. This tasty wrap comes in at a conservative 290kcals, with a solid 20g of protein, 34g of carbohydrates, and only 8g of fats. 
  2. Blueberry Greek Yogurt – A small snack to keep you going between meals, you can’t go wrong with this one. Only 120kcals, 11g protein, 18g carbohydrates and 0g fats.
  3. Egg White & Red Pepper Egg Bites – If you’re in need of an extra hit of protein, feeling a little peckish, or need to fill out your lunch a little, look no further than these mighty little egg white bites. A fairly lean 170kcals, 12g protein, 11g carbohydrates, and just 8g fats.

 

  • McDonald’s:

One of the biggest fast food franchises in the world, there’s always one close if you’re stuck for options.

  1. Breakfast Burrito – A more conservative on-the-go breakfast option, this burrito packs only 260kcals, with a reasonable 14g of protein,23g of carbs, and 15g of fats.
  2. Chicken & Bacon McWrap with Grilled Chicken –  Coming in at a very well rounded 460kcals, this chicken wrap contains a whopping 35g of protein, 35g of carbs, and 21g of fats. In a pinch, this is sure to fill you up and help you stay within your calories and macros for the day.
  3. McDouble – Two patties packing quite the protein punch, and staying fairly light on the calories at only 370kcals, made up of 21g protein, 34g carbs, 12g fats.

 

  • A&W

Another reliable spot to find throughout Canada and the US.

  1. Beyond Meat Burger – Vegan friendly and certain to keep you full on the go, this burger contains a modest 500kcals, 20g protein, 40g carbs, 29g fats.
  2. Beyond Meat Burger (Lettuce Wrapped) – Much lighter on calories, this lettuce wrapped variation contains only 360kcals, 17g protein, 10g carbs, 26g fats.
  3. Spicy Chicken Chipotle Wrap – Just 317kcals, this wrap should hit the spot in a quick pinch. 12g protein, 29g carbs, 18g fats.