McDonald's Lowest Sodium Menu Strategy
How to order lower-sodium at McDonald's: simpler burgers, side swaps, breakfast traps, and customization rules.
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How to order lower-sodium at McDonald's: simpler burgers, side swaps, breakfast traps, and customization rules.
A practical starter guide to lower-sodium fast food orders—sodium budgets, customization rules, and which chains to open first.