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Healthy Fast Food
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Healthy fast food is possible even though fast food has become a staple of American's diet.
We are often left with no choice but to eat fast food on the way to school, before work, or during a quick lunch.
A common misconception is that all fast food is fattening and unhealthy. While fast food may not be the best choice to meet nutritional needs, it is not always the absolute evil that it has been made out to be.
There are many types of healthy fast food meals that are low in calories and fats.
Fast Foods Healthy Choices
Fast food healthy choices include grilled and roasted chicken meals as they tend to have the lowest fat content and the lowest amount of saturated fat. Chicken also has the lowest sodium content (excluding potato products) and fewer calories than most fast food choices.Consider these general tips:
PIZZA
Ask for less cheese, and choose low-fat toppings such as onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables.
SANDWICHES
Healthier choices include regular or junior-size lean roast beef, turkey, or chicken breast, or lean ham. Extras, such as, bacon, cheese, or mayo will increase the fat and calories of the item. Select whole-grain breads over high-fat croissants or biscuits.
HAMBURGERS
A single, plain meat patty without the cheese and sauces is the best choice. Ask for extra lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Limit your intake of french fries.
MEAT, CHICKEN, AND FISH
Look for items that are roasted, grilled, baked, or broiled. Avoid meats that are breaded or fried. Ask for heavy sauces, such as gravy, on the side. Better still, avoid heavy sauces and dressings altogether.
SALADS
High-fat food items such as dressing, bacon bits, and shredded cheese add fat and calories. Choose lettuce and assorted vegetables to make up the majority of your salad. Select low-fat or fat-free salad dressings, vinegar, or lemon juice when available. Ask for the salad dressing on the side.
DESSERTS
Choose low-fat frozen yogurt, fruit ices, sorbets, and sherbets. Occasional indulgent desserts add fun to a carefully selected, well-balanced diet.
Fast Foods Healthy Mc Donalds and Other Options
Here are some healthier options at popular fast-food restaurants:McDonald’s: Chicken McGrill sandwich without mayonnaise: 340 calories, 7 fat grams
Grilled chicken caesar salad without dressing: 100 calories, 3 fat grams
Fruit ‘n yogurt parfait (5.3 ounces) without granola: 130 calories, 2 fat grams; with granola: 160 calories, 2 fat grams
Burger King:
BK Veggie burger without mayonnaise: 330 calories, 7 fat grams
Fire-grilled shrimp garden salad with fat-free honey mustard dressing: 225 calories, 10 fat grams
Chicken Whopper without reduced fat mayonnaise: 405 calories, 4 fat grams
Kentucky Fried Chicken:
Tender roast sandwich without sauce: 270 calories, 6 fat grams
Corn on the cob: 150 calories, 2 fat grams
Baked beans: 190 calories, 3 fat grams
Taco Bell:
Bean burrito: 370 calories, 10 fat grams
Chicken soft taco: 190 calories, 10 fat grams
Steak or chicken Gordito nacho cheese: 270 calories, 11 fat grams
Wendy’s:
Mandarin chicken salad: 170 calories, 2 fat grams
Plain baked potato: 270 calories, 0 fat grams
Small chili: 220 calories, 6 fat grams
That all sounds sooo good, it is making me hungry. But the thing is with a little planning we can have healthy fast food. Don't you agree?
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