With the tempting smile of McDonald's "golden arches" and
the addicting scent of Whoppers hitting the air as you pass
by Burger King, healthy fast food choices are probably the
furthest from your mind.
The dark cloud hanging over fast food restaurants is pretty
overrated, as there are plenty of nutritious and fulfilling
selections to mull over. Being equipped with the knowledge
of how to make healthier choices at fast food eateries is
key to getting the most out of a dining possibility that is
convenient, inexpensive and truly speedy.
Hamburger Heaven
A single hamburger at a fast food restaurant is pretty
reasonable. The McDonald's plain 'ole hamburger with its
signature onions contains 250 calories with a reasonable
saturated fat count and decent serving of protein.
To cut back on the calories associated with a fast food
hamburger, you can eliminate some of the extras that
increase the overall fat content of the meal.
For example, forgo the slice of cheese on a Wendy's Jr.
Cheeseburger Deluxe and save 40 calories. Take off the
mayonnaise to reduce your burger by 25 calories. Want to
save carbs and calories regarding your healthy fast food
selections? Eat your burger on half-a-bun and save 60
calories. All together, the 125-calorie cut still allows
you to savor the taste of bacon and juicy hamburger
accompanied by nutritious tomatoes and lettuce.
Additionally, you can also select smaller burger choices,
as a Whopper Jr. without mayo (290 calories) tastes just as
good as its 510-calorie cousin.
Chicken Delight
With all of the Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Chicken
Nuggets lining the fast food strip, it's hard to pass on
the spicy blend of seasonings that tickle the tongue.
Once again, the real reason you order a chicken sandwich is
to savor the crispy coating, so why waste calories on the
bun, which takes up 120 calories of the 340-calorie
sandwich? Some people eat the chicken completely without
bun, while others only use half.
At McDonald's, the Honey Mustard Snack Wrap with Grilled
Chicken is a sandwich offering the second lowest number of
calories on the menu with 260. A four-piece Chicken Nuggets
offers only 170 calories. In order to reduce the number of
calories associated with healthy fast food chicken choices,
pay attention to your sauces, as a Creamy Ranch Sauce runs
200 calories alone.
Pizza, Pizza
Scan the menus of popular chains, such as Pizza Hut, and
you will learn about healthy fast food choices, such as the
Thin-n-Crispy selections, which offers less bread and crust.
To create a healthier pizza meal, eliminate the meat
toppings and load up on popular veggie creations, including
onions, olives, peppers, and jalapenos.
Pizza Hut also offers "Fit-n-Delicious" pizzas, where the
diced red tomato, mushroom, and jalapeno selection provides
150-calorie slices.
Additional Healthy Fast Food
Often overlooked as a fast food restaurant, Subway is a
great way to stick with a healthy meal plan. Some of the
best selections include tons of vegetables and lean
chicken. My personal favorite is the 1/2 sub daily special,
on honey oat bread, spicy mustard and loaded with every
veggie in the place. What a taste explosion and it's so
healthy.
Overall, the continuous pressure to lead a healthier
lifestyle has encouraged numerous eateries to bring lower
calorie food choices to the forefront. Today, popular
healthy fast food menu items include the likes of Chicken
Garden Salads, Strawberry-Flavored Applesauce, 2% Milk,
Bacon Ranch Salad, Apple Dippers, and Fruit-n-Yogurt
Parfait.
Making healthy fast food decisions is not boring. Make it
an adventure in good dinning. Bon Appetit!
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Additional information about making healthy fast food
choices can be found at:
http://healthfood-guide.com/healthyfastfoodchoices.aspx
The author has a whole web site devoted to making healthy
food choices.
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