Topic: Au Bon Pain

Earlier this week, we posted about McDonald’s recent addition of oatmeal to the menu, skeptical of their marketing slogan, “when wholesome meets delicious” (we don’t consider sugary toppings ‘wholesome’). Still, many of our readers weren’t so perturbed by the overall nutrition value of McDonald’s new breakfast – “I personally consider under-300 calories to be a perfectly reasonable amount to eat for breakfast, even if you’re on a diet,” said one commenter. “And the nutrition facts aren’t so terribly different than when I make truly 100% natural oatmeal for myself at home (1/2 cup pre-cooked oats, cooked in water with 1/4 cup raisins and topped with 1 tsp brown sugar and a couple of tablespoons of nonfat milk).” More »