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The Healthiest Fast Food Choices in America
Eating on the run can be difficult for those watching their weight, but it's not impossible to stick to a diet by selecting healthiest fast food choices. There are lesser evils. These menu items are healthier than other fast food choices, but still are fast food and likely only best in moderation.
Most doctors will advise that eating fast food is not part of a healthy diet, but busy lives, work and being away from home often does not leave a lot of choice in the matter. Luckily, many fast food restaurants are providing healthier choices for adult and children's meals.
Just because you're forced to eat fast food does not mean you are required to select the 1,000-calorie burger or eat like the guys on Epic Meal Time. Skipping the burger and fries in favor of a chicken sandwich (hold the mayo) or a salad is often the best bet.
Remember these selections the next time you find yourself in a situation where fast food is the only option or add your own healthy pick to this list.
Most doctors will advise that eating fast food is not part of a healthy diet, but busy lives, work and being away from home often does not leave a lot of choice in the matter. Luckily, many fast food restaurants are providing healthier choices for adult and children's meals.
Just because you're forced to eat fast food does not mean you are required to select the 1,000-calorie burger or eat like the guys on Epic Meal Time. Skipping the burger and fries in favor of a chicken sandwich (hold the mayo) or a salad is often the best bet.
Remember these selections the next time you find yourself in a situation where fast food is the only option or add your own healthy pick to this list.
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McDonald's
McDonald's Four-Piece Chicken McNuggets with Sweet 'N Sour Sauce
220 calories
10g fat
2g saturated fat
24g carbohydrates
McDonald's Hamburger
260 calories
9g fat
3.5g saturated fat
31g carbohydrates
McDonald's Egg McMuffin
300 calories
12g fat
4.5g saturated fat
30g carbohydrates
McDonald's Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich (no mayo)
370 calories
4.5g fat
1g saturated fat
50g carbohydrates
McDonald's Premium Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken
300 calories
10g fat
1g saturated fat
23g carbohydrates
McDonald's Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
160 calories
2g fat
1g saturated fat
31g carbohydrates - 2
Wendy's
Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad
540 calories
25g fat
3g saturated fat
50g carbohydrates
Wendy's Ultimate Chicken Grill
320 calories
7g fat
1.5g saturated fat
36g carbohydrates
Wendy's Jr. Hamburger
280 calories
9g fat
3.5g saturated fat
34 carbohydrates
Wendy's Large Chili
330 calories
9g fat
3.5g saturated fat
32 carbohydrates
Wendy's Plain Baked Potato
310 calories
0g fat
0g saturated fat
72g carbohydrates - 3
Subway
Subway 6" Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast
234 calories
5g fat
1.5g saturated fat
48g carbohydrates
Subway 6" Veggie Delite
164 calories
2.5g fat
0.5g saturated fat
44g carbohydrates
Subway 6" Turkey Breast with Ham
220 calories
4g fat
1.0g saturated fat
46g carbohydrates
Subway 6" Roast Beef
234 calories
5g fat
1.5g saturated fat
45g carbohydrates
Subway 6" Steak & Cheese
245 calories
10g fat
4.5g saturated fat
50g carbohydrates - 4
Burger King
Burger King Tendergrill Chicken Garden Salad (with light Italian dressing)
350 calories
18g fat
4.5g saturated fat
15g carbohydrates
Burger King Whopper Jr. (without cheese)
340 calories
19g fat
5g saturated fat
29g carbohydrates
Burger King Veggie Burger (without mayo)
320 calories
7g fat
1g saturated fat
43g carbohydrates
Burger King Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich
470 calories
18g fat
7g saturated fat
40g carbohydrates
Burger King Garden Salad (with fat-free ranch dressing)
130 calories
3.5g fat
2g saturated fat
23g carbohydrates - 5
Taco Bell
Taco Bell Fresco Style Crunchy Taco
150 calories
8g fat
25g saturated fat
13g carbohydrates
Taco Bell Fresco Style Grilled Steak Soft Taco
150 calories
4g fat
1.5g saturated fat
19g carbohydrates
Taco Bell Fresco Style Chicken Soft Taco
150 calories
3.5g fat
1g saturated fat
25g carbohydrates
Taco Bell Chicken Gordita with Nacho Cheese
270 calories
10g fat
1.5g saturated fat
25g carbohydrates -
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The Healthiest Fast Food Choices in America at 9/22/2011 3:58 AM
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