Believe it or not, more and more fast food places are beginning to offer healthier meals that can be worked into your meal plan if you’re in a bind.
Taco Bell:
* Chicken/steak soft taco (190 calories; 7 fat grams)
* Beef soft taco (210 calories; 10 fat grams)
* Bean burrito (370 calories; 12 fat grams)
* Fiesta chicken burrito (370 calories; 12 fat grams)
* Cinnamon twists (150 calories; 4.5 fat grams)
**Note: Keep in mind that if you eliminate the cheese and sour cream, you will be cutting back on calories and fat (g).**
McDonald’s:
* Low-fat apple bran muffin (300 calories; 3 fat grams)
* Hotcakes plain/with margarine and syrup (340/600 calories; 8/17 fat grams)
* Chicken McGrill (340 calories; 7 fat grams)
* Plain Hamburger (270 calories; 9 fat grams)
* Grilled chicken Caesar salad (100 calories; 2.5 fat grams)
* Chef salad (150 calories; 8 fat grams)
* Fat free herb vinaigrette (30 calories; 0 fat grams)
* Vanilla reduced-fat ice cream cone (150 calories; 4.5 fat grams)
**Order regular size even if they try and entice you by saying, “It’s only $1.00 more for the size up.”**
Wendy’s:
* Grilled chicken sandwich (310 calories; 8 fat grams)
* Plain hamburger (360 calories; 16 fat grams)
* Spicy chicken sandwich (410 calories; 15 fat grams)
* Deluxe garden salad (100 calories; 6 fat grams)
* Grilled chicken salad (200 calories; 8 fat grams)
* Garden veggie pita (400 calories; 17 fat grams)
* Plain bake potato (310 calories; 0 fat grams)
* Small chili (210 calories; 7 fat grams)
**Choose low-fat/fat-free dressings and ask for it on the side. Eliminate mayo, opt for ketchup or mustard instead.**
Pizza Hut:
* Cheese slice (240 calories; 10 fat grams)
* Veggie lover’s slice (220 calories; 8 fat grams)
* Chicken supreme slice (230 calories; 7 fat grams)
* Spaghetti with marinara sauce (490 calories; 6 fat grams)
**Dab some extra oil off a slice with a napkin. Order or take some of the cheese off. Order thin crust, rather than stuffed. **
Subway:
* 6” turkey breast sandwich (254 calories; 3.5 fat grams)
* 6” veggie delite sandwich (200 calories; 2.5 fat grams)
* 6” ham sandwich (261 calories; 4.5 fat grams)
* Roasted chicken breast salad (137 calories; 3 fat grams)
**Order without mayo, opt for vinegar and a little bit of oil or mustard. If you want a
bag of chips, choose Bake Lay’s or pretzels.**
So next time you’re on the run and your dining options are limited, just follow these basic guidelines along with the others listed above and you can eat pretty much anywhere:
Eat in moderation (regular size). Don’t overindulge.
Drink plenty of water rather than soda, choose diet if you must have soda.
Don’t add on too much extra fat (mayo, dressing, cheese).
Avoid fried foods.
Enjoy your meal!