Egg White Delight McMuffin & McDonald’s Prize Pack Giveaway!

McDonald’s recently added the Egg White Delight McMuffin to the menu as an option and it has been received well. The Egg White Delight is prepared with freshly grilled 100% egg whites, extra lean Canadian Bacon and White Cheddar* served on a new muffin. Freshly grilled egg whites and white cheddar are now available on any existing egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches and platters. If you enjoy breakfast options, you can enjoy your favorites in a new way. McDonald’s is committed to continually offering improved nutritional choices on their menu. The Egg White Delight McMuffin has 8 grams of whole grain and the Canadian bacon delivers quality protein at 250 calories.

McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches available with egg whites includes, egg mc muffin, sausage mc muffin with egg, bacon, egg & cheese biscuit, sausage biscuit with egg, bacon, egg & cheese mc griddles and bacon, egg & cheese bagel. Freshly grilled egg whites are also available for substitution on McDonald’s breakfast platters. For nutrition and ingredient information and additional details about egg whites on breakfast sandwiches and platters, as well as McDonald’s full line of menu choices, visit the McDonald’s website.

Giveaway: McDonald’s Prize Pack Includes: – McDonald’s Tote – Yoga Mat – Water Bottle – Egg White Delight McMuffin Apron – Egg Shaped Timer – McDonald’s Gift Card

McDonald's Prize Pack

Giveaway Rules:
**Mandatory Entry** What’s your favorite McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwich? (1 Entry)

Follow @McD_TRI_EastNC and @JaelDesignsInc on Twitter (2 Entries)

Follow McDonald’s & Jael Custom Designs on Facebook! (3 Entries)

Giveaway Ends on 6/15 at 11:59 p.m. EST winner has 48 hrs. to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. *please leave a separate comment for each entry*

Disclosure: I was NOT compensated for this post, I was given the contents of the prize pack to give away to my readers as a Ronald McDonald House Charities and McDonald’s Blogger Ambassador. Nutritional information was taken from the McDonald’s press release all opinions are solely my own.

Oh… You Got Beef?

It all started yesterday while I was on Facebook, one of my friends had been to one of my favorite local restaurant spots for lunch, Dame’s Chicken & Waffles. She posted a picture of her menu choice as her status and the comments started to roll in. Now, the food is heavenly and the menu caters to everyone. You have your vegan waffles, salads, greens side dishes and that old famous finger lickin’ southern fried chicken. But, you know you always have that one HATER that has to turn something so simple into a HUGE debate and wants to ruin it for everyone. I commented that I loved her menu choice (The Carolina Cockerel w/ side of Mac & Cheese), it looks delicious and it’s actually what I get every time I visit Dame’s Chicken & Waffles. I always get a side of fresh fruit with my chicken & waffles, I love fresh pineapple and strawberries! This photo was her Status…

Another comment that came in went like this… AND I’m quoting but, I’ll leave the hater anonymous! Comment: “And people wonder why 2/3 of adults in the US are overweight and obese. Americans are in hospitals on meds from kidney issues, high cholesterol, obesity..you are what you eat — fat, animal fat, more animal fat and more animal fat, nice.”

My reply to that comment was… “I think you can splurge once in a while but it all comes down to moderation and portion size. I have tons of “phat girl moments! however I try to eat healthy regularly. People have choices and need to make the right decisions for them and recognize how it’s going to affect their health! #JustMyTwoCents”

Then I was hit with… “It’s a matter of perspective. I don’t eat flesh or dead animals. Eating birds who have been tortured for gluttony and unhealthy grease food with tons of condiments and butter (dairy — veal is a by product and cows are slaughtered), white processed flour, eggs (baby male chicks are ground alive or shoved in garbage bags), more sugar — processed maple syrup (or corn syrup) etc… for what — self indulgence, bad health. What anybody eats directly impacts this world. It doesn’t come out of a vacuum. People need to think about their choices, absolutely. Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese (Flegal et al., 2012). 68.8% of adults are overweight or obese; 35.7% are obese (Food Research and Acton Center). Over 30% of American elementary children are obese. This is a perfect example of why.”

Do you see that this is turning into a full on Facebook debate? THIRTY SEVEN comments later she’s the only one bitching about what someone else has decided to put in their body! We all “Liked” the picture and had nothing but, positive things to say and I’m sure Dame’s will be receiving some new visitors because everyone who commented that hasn’t visited wants to go and get the Dame’s experience! NOW… Here’s my problem! If someone chooses to have a “phat” moment, be baptist, gay, or a democrat that’s their CHOICE! Just because someone doesn’t live the way you do doesn’t mean that you should push your views on them or be a “hater” Who are you to judge them? They are living a life they want to and you are living the way you want to. If they wanted to live that way they would, simple as that!

My friend who started the unintentional debate on her Facebook page had this to say… ” I am a flexitarian/semi-vegetarian, meaning I mostly eat a vegetarian diet but I eat meat occasionally, and that is my choice on how I want to eat. Everyone has the right to choose how he or she wants to eat, whether it is eating healthy or unhealthy. Everyone knows the risk that they take when they put something in their mouth that is not good for them. However, no matter what it is, everyone can choose how he or she wants to eat. For instance, there are several types of eating habits that a person can have, whether it is because of the way they were raised, or the life choices that they choose to make.”

My mom is a vegetarian and eats nothing but greens, nuts & berries… and occasional seafood! I’m so serious! When she visits I shop for her and she cooks but, she makes non vegetarian dishes for the family all the time! I took her to Dame’s Chicken & Waffles and she LOVED it! Take a look at our menu choices… We had a great lunch!

“Moms Choice… The Orchard Patch & Poppy Salad w/ Shrimp!”

“My Choice… The Carolina Cockerel w/ Fresh Fruit!”

The moral of the story here is this, and I’m quoting my friend… “There are many ways of eating, and it is up to the person to decide what kind of lifestyle, and eating habits they want. So no one can force anyone, or change anyone’s viewpoint on how they should eat, or what they should eat. It is up to the individual, and I for one respect the way other people eat, and if they want to eat fatty foods and become obese then that is their prerogative. All we can do is educate people on the benefits of eating healthy; the rest is up to them.”

Fall Into Flavor with McDonald’s Blogger Luncheon

I attended the Fall into Flavor with McDonald’s blogger luncheon, and I am so glad I did! I’ve been a HUGE McDonald’s fan and customer since childhood. I grew up next to McDonald’s being literally down the street from my house. I remember when McDonald’s had much smaller menu options. I don’t remember McDonald’s being just burgers and fries, but I know that’s how it was when they were first established. Modern day McDonald’s started to introduce many new items and healthier options on their menus. I always tend to eat on the go (especially when I’m working during the week) and I frequent McDonald’s regularly for lunch, so much that I’m the Mayor on Foursquare of a local McDonald’s location. When I’m at McDonald’s for breakfast, I eat a McChicken biscuit and a sweet tea. When I’m there for lunch I tend to get one of their Premium Chicken Sandwich value meals or a Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken , Croutons, Caesar dressing and a McCafe Mocha Frappe. I won’t get started on my three year old, if he could have a Chicken McNugget Happy Meal for every meal of the day, he would!

At the blogger luncheon we had a session about balance, variety, and moderation with registered dieticians Lydia Lloyd and Sarah Plentl of Wake County. I don’t count calories but, on average adults need 2,000 calories per day which equates to three meals at 600 calories and two snacks at 100 calories each. I don’t eat breakfast every morning which is not good; don’t skip meals like I do. You’ll just pig out later and over eat because you’re so hungry. We can eat what we want to, the key is moderation. We should be eating every 3-4 hours throughout the day that will keep us energized. What we eat is also important. We should always try to have fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy in a single serving. We also shouldn’t be consuming a tremendous amount of salt and sugar. When we aren’t home and we eat on the go McDonald’s has such a good range of menu options to help meet our nutritional needs even if we’re counting calories. I shared what I get on a regular basis and that works for me. You can never go wrong with a good salad or a fruit smoothie!

In the New Year McDonald’s will be rolling out some additional menu items to grace our taste buds. They’ll also be changing the happy meal a little bit. I don’t want to spoil the surprise but, we’re getting two additional flavors of oat meal and every happy meal will come with apple slices and a new cute little carton for the fries and the happy meal fries will be 100 calories total. It’s really nice to be able to eat on the go and know you have the option of ordering healthy choice food items in every category from entrée, to sides and beverages giving you an entire nutritious meal. If you’re in the Raleigh area, visit the 2613 Falls of Neuse Road McDonald’s location. My son fell in love with the play area, the entire room is a beautifully painted mural for the children to enjoy. Take a look at the last picture. It’s amazing! Thank you Carol Martin for a great experience in your establishment.

Well, it wouldn’t be right to talk about all this food without giving away some McDonald’s swag! I have a McDonald’s gift pack filled with an (Arch Card and BOG’s –Be Our Guest Cards) so that you can get your eat on!

Mandatory Entry: What’s your favorite McDonald’s item right now? (5 entries)
Like the JCD Facebook Page (4 entries)
Follow JCD on Google Friend Connect (3 entries)
Follow @JaelDesignsInc and @McD_Tri_EastNC on Twitter (4 entries)

*Giveaway ends 11/15 at 11:59 pm and limited to Residents of North & South Carolina*

Wendy’s Berry Almond Chicken Salad is Berrylicious!

This past Saturday I was able to meet up with a few local bloggers at Wendy’s to taste the NEW Berry Almond Chicken Salad and boy was it tasty! The presentation of the salad is so perfect you don’t want to touch it, however when you take that first bite it bursts with tangy flavor and you will eat it to the last drop. This salad consists of fresh blueberries, fresh sliced strawberries, California Almonds roasted in sea salt, shaved Asiago Cheese, and WARM grilled chicken breast on a bed of eleven freshly chopped field greens. You have the option of topping this masterpiece with a FAT-FREE Raspberry Vinaigrette which includes the nutrient rich source of acai berry. Don’t you just want to run out and get one?

This salad doesn’t just look good and tasty, it’s very filling! I had the full entrée portion with chicken and ate my salad around 12:30 in the afternoon and didn’t eat again until after 8:00 pm that night. The salad is available at participating Wendy’s locations in entrée portions for $6.49 or $5.29 (without chicken). It’s also available in half sizes for $4.49 or $3.89 (without chicken). Now if you are wondering about the nutritional benefits, I’ve got you covered. The strawberries and blueberries give you a full cup (one serving) of fruit giving you a source of Vitamin C. The blueberries are rich in antioxidants giving you yet another benefit. We can’t leave out the Almonds giving you some Vitamin E or the Asiago Cheese giving you a source of calcium. If your children love salads and fruit this is a great meal choice.

Well, I know if you could beam yourself over to Wendy’s right now you would! For more information head on over to the Wendy’s website. I’m going to give one lucky person a $25 Wendy’s gift card! Here are the entry requirements: (Please leave a comment for each entry.)

Like Wendy’s and JCD on Facebook (4 enteries)

Tweet this giveaway (2 entries) and leave me a comment with your twitter link and ID.

Follow Wendy’s AND JCD on Twitter (4 enteries)

Follow my blog (5 entries) and leave me a comment letting me know you did.

Good Luck! Giveaway Deadline is June 15, 2011 and winner will be chosen via random.org

Disclosure: I was selected for this opportunity and will be compensated by The Motherhood & Wendy’s. All opinions expressed are my own.

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