Grab this dietitian-approved breakfast sandwich.
Key Takeaways
Did you oversleep or open your fridge just to find youre fresh out of breakfast options?
Not to worryreal life happens.
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But it doesnt have to derail your health or weight-loss goals.
When youre short on time, the drive-through can be healthier thanskipping breakfastaltogether.
When weight loss is a goal, the trick is finding the right fast food pick.
You might be surprised to learn that Dunkin can help.
Read on to learn why this cheesy, satisfying sandwich checks all the boxes.
Compared to the higher-calorie Egg & Cheese sandwiches on a croissant or a bagel, its a calorie bargain.
With only 340 calories, italigns with our nutrition guidelinesfor a low-calorie breakfast.
Provides Protein to Keep You Full
Why choose a higher-protein breakfast?
With 14 grams of protein per serving, this sandwich comes very close to the mark.
Plus, adding a little more protein is easy, says Pincus.
And thats OK on occasion.
Need a side of caffeine with your breakfast?
Dunkin can help with that, too.
To keep sugar and calories to a minimum, try theirlower-sugar drinks.
For less than 350 calories, youll score 14 grams of protein and minimal added sugar.
However, its 650 milligrams of sodium still provides a decent chunk of sodium for one meal.
it’s possible for you to offset that by making lower-sodium choices for the rest of the day.
There is one drawback to this sandwich.
Like many fast food options, its low infiber, with only 1 gram.
Why does that matter?
Fiber from whole grains, fruits and veggies helps you stay full.
And few of us get enough of it to begin with.
Unlike some other fast-food chains, Dunkin doesnt offer the option of veggie add-ons.
Plus, this sandwichs white-flour English muffin isnt exactly a fiber powerhouse, either.
Pincus has an easy solution.
On your way out the door, grab an apple or banana to pair with your sandwich.
Dunkins Egg & Cheese Sandwich on an English muffin is a dietitian-approved breakfast (or lunch!)
that can be a part of a balanced weight-loss plan.
Its low in calories and added sugar and provides protein to fill you up.
Then, get ready to seize the day!
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