Busy work professionals and moms alike are prime suspects for being overweight because of a lack of time management to incorporate exercise and healthy eating into their lives. Having fast food options available is convenient, low cost, and available at virtually any time, anywhere. And while it is important to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables every day, it is equally important to make good food choices when there is a lack of fresh food anywhere around. This article will provide you with some fast food options that are healthy and nutritious so that the next time you find yourself in this position, you will be enlightened enough to make the right choices.
For a perfect entr?e, aim for the grilled chicken sandwich. Most fast food joints offer some sort of lean chicken sandwich option so choose this over all other burgers if possible. Eliminate all sauce toppings from the burger of your choice by asking your server for only lettuce, tomato, and onion and try to get it on a whole wheat bun or roll.
Another choice for a meal is chili, available at certain fast food places. Chili is a very nutritionally satisfying meal choice filled with lean meat, fiber filled beans, and lots of vegetables. It is a great choice on a cold, winter day that will leave you feeling full for hours.
While French fries and milkshakes are not suitable sides to order due to their fatty nature and excess calories, it doesn't mean all sides are off limits. Incorporate more fresh vegetables into your diet by ordering a salad minus any croutons and creamy dressings. A perfect option to add crunch are chopped or slivered almonds and most places will offer this topping for an additional charge of no more than $0.50. Go with vinaigrette dressing to save up to 130 calories in one go. If you are still craving a starchy food choice, many fast food places offer a baked potato selection. Ask for no sour cream but go wild with the chives for a delicious and nutritious side dish.
If you go to a sandwich shop, aim for the lowest fat sandwich's available. Forego the sodium rich deli cuts of meat such as salami and order a lean turkey or chicken sandwich and again, eliminate as much of the dressings as possible. Pile it high with vegetables and always ask for the whole wheat option.
Eating healthy doesn't always mean you have to avoid fast food places, it just means that you need to make wise choices.
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