Mc D's! (McDonald's)

Member Name: mumof2boys

Product:	McDonald's
Date:	29/10/09 (78 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap and Tasty when in the mood!

Disadvantages: Calories Fat and Salt too High!

Fast Food places seem to be springing up all around us, although in the area of Rossendale we don't have much choice of fast food except the usual Chinese and Indians and kebab houses but I never really fancy those mainly because they seem like dirty places and I don't really trust them.

So we have one Mc Donald's as a big chain fast food joint. Our nearest KFC is about a 20 minute drive away. I actually prefer KFC but maybe this is because I can't just have it when I want.

When I was a kid I never went to Mc Donald's except for some parties that I was invited too. Occasionally my Mum would take me as a treat in the holidays.

It is one of those places you go for a treat, as the calorie content is really very high compared to the RDA of what we should be consuming. Before many years ago I didn't care what I was eating, but I try and take good care of my body these days and I don't want to put on weight.

Mc Donald's sell lots of various beef burgers, chicken burgers and variety meals. I will give you the reviews on the ones I have eaten.

**Kids Chicken Mc Nugget Meal***

I use to eat these when I was a kid as the occasional treat but I ate them till I was in my early 20's when I realised I probably needed to eat more than a children's meal.

For your money of around £2.00 (can't remember the exact cost) you get 4 chicken nuggets, some fries and a drink of your choice. I always use you get a coke. The cokes always seem a little flat and not as nice as the bottled or canned fizzy drink.

The chicken nuggets now are made with chicken breast and feel like there is real meat rather than being really processed.

I really love the chicken nuggets at Mc Donald's, they seem somewhat different tasting and very Moorish. My kids always have these happy meals when we go to Mc Donald's for a treat. My Oldest son is also very amused that he gets a nice little toy and also the packaging is very exciting for a small child.

***Quarter Pounder with Cheese***

I always opt for this burger as I don't like sloppy mayonnaise in my burger. With this you get 100% Beef Patty with 2 slices of cheese, onions, pickles and mustard and some Heinz tomato ketchup.

I think these are quite tasty but I have to be in the mood to eat them. I probably eat one a month if that and I tend to go for the meal option as you get Fries and a drink. I always like to get a Tropicana Orange Juice as I don't really like fizzy drinks anymore although I do still have a coke on occasion just not with my meal as I find them too gassy. I also love to treat myself to a milkshake which is something I will go into more depth in a moment.

These are 490 Calories and that's just for the Burger!

***Chocolate Milkshake***

When I am feeling in a particularly greedy mood I go for the Chocolate Milkshake, They are so thick I remember when I was a kid loving these as they are like ice cream and very filling just by themselves. They are a massive 545 Calories for a large milkshake. You can also get them in Strawberry, Banana, and Vanilla. Although I am just keen on the Chocolate.

***Fries***

Mc Donald's have those typical American style Fried chip, skinny and appealing but so salty! I wish they would let me add my own salt as I don't like how much salt they pour onto them. Large Fries are 460 Calories!

***Breakfasts***

Maybe a couple of times a year I will organise myself to go and get a Mc Donald's Breakfast. My Husband always wants one of these when he has been drinking the night before.

I like the Sausage and Egg Mc Muffin meal they also do a double version but I tried that once and found it too much for me, but if you are really hungry then go for it.

The sausage comes all flat and so does the egg, The Muffin is nice and very filling overall, You also get a hash brown and an option of a drink, I always get a coffee. The Sausage and Egg Mc Muffin is around 460 Calories and the Hash Brown is 130 Calories. I find this is very high in calories and fat for a breakfast but no harm in having it once in a while, I think it's about £3.69 or round about for a breakfast I never really pay much attention when going through the drive thru.
I must say the downside is this tastes so, so salty!

Mc Donald's has a really wide choice of items you can order from the menu, you can also drive thru at our local one or you can eat in, But I like to eat mine at home as its only a few minutes away.

When you order your food you always get the Cashier asking if you want to go large instead of regular. I always say no as I can't manage big fries and a big drink on top of my burger.

The prices are good for what you get and it is a nice treat but if you ate Mc Donald's lots you would notice the weight gain no doubt as the food is extremely high in calories.

Some people detest Mc Donald's and everyone has their view, I think the food tastes ok, better then my local kebab house.

***Overall***

If I had more fast food options I would not opt for Mc Donald's over KFC but I do like to go there every now and again, The Food is really very filling, stodgy and I think it tastes nice when I fancy it.

The downside is the amount of salt and also the amount of calories and fat.

Also always check your order before leaving; so many times I have got home to discover they have forgotten part of my order. It has happened so many times now.

Mc Donald's do have sauces but you have to ask for them, they don't do Mayonnaise though but do Tomato and BBQ and I am sure they do a few more but I never know what they have as they hide them behind the counter!

The Packaging is all paper and cardboard which is great as you can recycle it all afterwards.

I find the staff to be mainly quite young, Teenagers in most cases. Although I have been served by some enthuastic cashiers most of them seem like they would rather be doing something else.

Better then they use to be!

Mc Donalds provide a full menu list that includes calorie and nutritional information at www.mcdonalds.co.uk

Summary: Every once and a while...