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Sometimes it’s cravings, sometimes it’s sheer convenience but I’m unable to completely quit fast-food breakfast.
I used to go for the classic sausage egg McMuffin from McDonald’s (440 calories, 26 g of fat), then it was their breakfast burritos (290 calories, 16 g of fat). They actually serve some decent coffee.
But my significant other as well as a co-worker would not stop talking about Tim Horton’s newish breakfast sandwich ($2.49). The first Timmy’s I tried – a small drive-through – did not serve it. The second location I went to was SOLD OUT.
I was getting mad. What was the friggin big deal?
I finally made my colleague make a pitstop one morning. I got a hold of the elusive breakfast sandwich (400 calories, 24 g of fat) and now I can’t wait til my next one. The eggs, processed cheese and bacon are pretty standard but the homestyle biscuit really makes it stand out. Rich but toasted just right.
It’s not healthy or light but it’s pretty damn good.
You can also get it with sausage (500 calories, 34 g of fat) or just plain egg and cheese (350 calories, 20 g of fat). Don’t forget your double-double.
Tim Horton’s, locations across Canada and U.S., breakfast sandwich available weekdays until 11 am, weekends/holidays until noon.
24 g of fat!!!! Gulp.
Funny how the sandwich pictured on their website looks nothing like the real thing!
http://www.timhortons.com/en/menu/breakfast-sandwich.html
Am enjoying your blog immensely. Keep up the good work.
I can’t give up fast food breakfast either… haven’t tried this one yet, but I’m going to
Oh, you have to go for the sausage breakfast sandwich. There just isn’t a better way to get nearly your entire recommended daily amount of fat in a single serving.
I’m new to your site, but it seems some have missed the point. 24grams of fat (approx 20 grams saturated) before 9:00 am is not good. You would be better off going to McDonalds for an eggmcmuffin 300 cal 5g sat fat. Or some fruit and low fat yogurt and an egg rolled on a whole wheat tortilla would definately satisfy!
Group says U.S. restaurants promote “extreme eating”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070226/us_nm/restaurants_calories_dc&printer=1;_ylt
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By Will DunhamMon Feb 26, 2:21 PM ET
Many U.S. chain restaurants are promoting “extreme eating” with dishes
that pack at least a day’s worth of calories and fat, without giving
customers facts about their orders, a consumer group said on Monday.
Displaying restaurant offerings including a cheese-laden
chicken-and-pasta dish they dubbed “Angioplasta,” officials at the
Center for Science in the Public Interest said such dishes help fuel
national epidemics of obesity and heart disease.
They urged local, state and national governments to make restaurants
list nutritional data on their menus.
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How about plain multigrain bread and some olive oil on soba noodles with an egg in the morning? Better fats, smaller amounts, and controlled eating. Whatever fresh fruit is in the markets for sweetness. No salt added as it will be in most prepared foods over the day.
Hey people, I never said 24 g of fats is good for you, nor is it advisable to include it in your diet EVERY morning. The point is, in my opinion, the Tim’s breakfast sandwich TASTES good and has its share of fans, including me.
finally had one this morning! Had it with sausage. Got to work and forgot about it for about an half hour because of urgent emails but still good after being neglected. The cheese had perfectly melted and blended into the sausage.