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The Healthiest Fast Food Choices in America

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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.
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    1. dimpleresta
      The Healthiest Fast Food Choices in America at 9/22/2011 3:58 AM
      Bombay’s Dimple Talk Restaurant is the one of the best healthy fast food restaurant , All type of fast food items are available in the restaurant.


      healthy fast food
    2. analise.dubner
      Subway at 9/15/2011 8:28 AM
      Plus, you can get salads there, too.
    3. Randolph
      The Healthiest Fast Food Choices in America at 9/14/2011 4:55 PM
      You know when Subway first came out, I was sure that other chains would follow with an emphasis on quick and (somewhat) healthy food. Boy was I wrong. Sure we have Panera Bread and stuff like that, but even some of those choices are just as bad as picking a burger! More salads, less fries!

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