What are the most nutritious items on the menu at McDonalds?
You love the convenience and low cost of fast food. You even enjoy the food. It bothers you to however, because you are concerned your meals may not be that healthy. Don’t fear. While a lot of fast food may not be the healthiest choice, it is possible to eat and enjoy meals at a variety of fast food restaurants—including McDonald’s—and not worry about what you are doing to your heart, cholesterol levels, or the sugar level in your blood. You can even diet for weight loss. McDonald’s has a variety of food for the health conscious individual. In 2003 three entrée-sized salads were added to the menu. Each Premium Salad is topped with a grilled or crispy chicken breast. You can top your salad with your choice of Newman’s Own all natural salad dressings. You will receive two sides of vegetables with each salad you purchase. A Fruit and Walnut was added in 2005 that provides 2.5 servings of the daily recommended fruit for adults. Go Active! Happy Meals for adults were introduced in May 2004.
McDonald’s Corp. said Tuesday that long-time executive Ralph Alvarez will retire as president and chief operating officer at the end of the year, due to health reasons. Alvarez, 55, served as president of McDonald’s North America, McDonald’s USA and McDonald’s Mexico before taking over the No. 2 spot in 2006 after the abrupt resignation of Mike Roberts. The 15-year company veteran has been among the handful of McDonald’s executives cited by analysts as being in line to potentially succeed CEO Jim Skinner as the eighth CEO in the fast-food giant’s history. In a statement, Alvarez said that seven orthopedic surgeries and years of chronic pain, leading to two knee replacements in the past six months, “have made me realize it’s time to move on.” Alvarez also is resigning from the company’s board of directors. Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald’s has been a notable winner amid the recession because of its cheap menu. Sales of Dollar Menu items, Angus burgers and its new McCafe espresso drinks h
