10 Healthy Choices at Fast Food Restaurants
Sometimes fast food is the only thing that works in our schedules, so we go consume it only to regret it just a few hours later. Nothing is worse than eater’s remorse. The question is, though, if we must, are there any healthy choices to be made at a fast food restaurant? Surprisingly, there are. You just have to be careful to avoid common pitfalls such as salads that seem healthy but are actually fattening when loaded down with ranch dressing. Here are ten healthy alternatives at your local fast food restaurant.
1. McDonald’s
California Cobb Salad with Chicken 260 calories 11 fat grams
…add Newman’s Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette 40 calories 3 fat grams
2. Burger King
Santa Fe Fire-Grilled Chicken Baguette 380 calories 4 grams of fat
3. Wendy’s
Chili (large) 300 calories 7 grams of fat
4. Jack in the Box
Chicken Fajita Pita (no salsa) 280 calories 9 grams of fat
5. Kentucky Fried Chicken
HBBQ Sandwich 300 calories 6 grams of fat
6. Chick-fil-A
Spicy Chicken Cool Wrap 380 calories 6 grams of fat
7. Taco Bell
Steak Burrito Supreme Fresco Style 350 calories 9 grams of fat
8. Subway
Turkey Breast, Ham, & Bacon Melt (6 inch) 380 calories 12 grams of fat
9. Hardee’s
Pancake Platter 300 calories 5 grams of fat
10. Noodles & Company
Pad Thai (small) 380 calories 8 grams of fat
Eating out at fast food restaurants does not have to be bad news for your health. By simply deciding to choose the right items on the menu, you can stick to your healthy diet. Of course, restaurants like Subway and Noodles & Company are ideal because you can control what goes into your meal. Even at places Americans typically view as unhealthy, like McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken, can work for your lifestyle. Just be careful about your menu choices and you will survive fast food dining!
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