Though the salads at Wendy’s are some lower salt options available from this restaurant chain, most are still very high in sodium. You can order a plain baked potato and add your own healthy toppings, like herbs and veggies, or try the Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato, which contains just 55 mg per serving, or around 2% of the DV ( 4). It also packs a hearty chunk of potassium, iron, and fiber per serving, along with 7 grams of protein ( 3). This classic side dish is one of the simplest options available at Wendy’s, with just 40 mg of sodium per serving, or approximately 2% of the DV ( 3). Wendy’s offers two options that are relatively lower in sodium. Taking these steps will bring the total amount down to 480 mg, or 21% of the DV, for all three hotcakes ( 2). Try reducing your portion size to limit your sodium intake, and be sure to skip the salted whipped butter.
However, they also provide several important nutrients, including calcium, iron, and potassium ( 2). In addition to sodium, the hotcakes contain higher counts of carbs, fat, and sugar. They’re also a choice that’s lower in sodium, with 550 mg of sodium per serving - that’s 24% of the DV. Hotcakes are one of the most popular breakfast items on the menu at McDonald’s. Though it’s relatively high in carbs and sugar, it also provides 4 grams of fiber per serving and can help increase your intake of key nutrients, like iron and potassium ( 1). It contains 150 mg of sodium per serving, or approximately 7% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) ( 1). Fruit & Maple Oatmealįeaturing oatmeal, diced apples, light cream, and a cranberry raisin blend, this meal is a solid, option from McDonald’s that’s lower in sodium.
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We were the lucky city chosen (but also obvious choice) to launch the LEON chains in the United States, so we should take full advantage of it.These two breakfast menu options from McDonald’s are suitable if you want to limit your salt intake. If you’re a classic chicken lover these Pesto Chicken Meatballs are a little more fun than your typical chicken and deliciously drenched in pesto. The Pesto Chicken Meatball Little Hot Box is served with LEON tomato sauce and topped with fresh pesto made in-house. Pretty sure you can never go wrong with classic meatballs, especially when they actually taste mouthwateringly delightful. The Moroccan Meatballs are hand-rolled beef meatballs in tomato sauce served with aioli sauce, kale slaw and brown rice. Finally, an actually interesting and delicious option for vegetarians. I love halloumi cheese and this wrap was very filled with halloumi and veggies. Honestly it is like someone put all of my favorite things together in one wrap. The Grilled Halloumi Cheese Wrap is filled with avocado, tomatoes, olive tapenade and garlic aioli.
The combination of the spices lamb kofte paired with the fresh slaw is pretty perfect. I am not sure lamb kofte would be my typical choice off of such a large menu, but I’m telling you it should be yours. The Lamb Kofte Big Hot Box is filled with cumin and cardamom spiced lamb kofte, pickles, aioli, kale slaw and brown rice.
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They are just Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan.) Some fan favorites: Lamb Kofte (It’s fast food, of course there are still fries on the menu. From $2.50 sides to a $9.95 Big Hot Box, at LEON you can actually get a healthy meal for under $10. Menu items are range from Mezze salads, to wraps, hot boxes, sandwiches and all the sides and desserts to add on. Most (not all) items on the menu are gluten free by not putting bread products where they sometimes are. There are a diverse variety of spices, herbs oils, seeds and nuts mixed into the dishes. The menu is inspired by the flavors and healthiness of Mediterranean cooking as it is proven to be the healthiest diet.
Vincent’s LEON combines these two ‘feel good’ aspects to reinvent fast food with fresh ingredients creating “Naturally Fast Food”. But there also a thrill to eating healthy, and being good to the planet. Vincent grew up loving McDonalds and fast food but as he started getting into nutrition he came to the realization that there should be a compromise between what tastes good and what does you good.įast food has a high entertainment factor as there is a thrill to ordering low priced food and receiving it before you even leave the cashier. Don’t believe me? Try it yourself.Ĭo-founder John Vincent explains the concept as “If God did fast food” or “what fast food would be like in heaven”. Everything on the menu is under $10 and the food comes out in about 30 seconds and is still made to order. Attention DC! Britain’s “healthy fast food” chain LEON just opened the doors of their first US location at 1724 L Street NW.
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