Health Conscious Fast Food
- Hunter Heath
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min read
Dining Out
&
Fast Food
Tips for Choosing Healthy Options
It’s important to remember that not all Fast Food and Quick Service restaurants are created equal. While most aren’t known for their focus on nutrition guidelines and appropriate portion sizes; that doesn’t mean that they must be avoided altogether. There might be times where a situation calls for the choice of eating fast food instead of skipping a much-needed meal.
There are plenty of restaurants that promote healthier eating and have health-conscious menus. Here are some tips and suggestions for making food choices that still take your health into account even when you’re busy and on the go.
Tips For Making Healthier Choices
Ask for a menu that contains nutritional information on each item
Choose water every time
Consider portion sizes (Sm, Md, Lg)
Customize your meals
Go GREEN whenever possible
Opt for grilled items over fried
Pick fresh fruit as a side option
Skip the bacon
Paying Special Attention To The Basics
Calorie content: Aim for no more than 500-700 calories per meal
Portion size (Sm, Md, Lg)
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Sodium
Sugar
Find Healthier Restaurants Ahead of Time Such As
Chick-Fil-A
Chipotle
Panera Bread
Saladworks (or similar concepts)
Salsaritas
Subway
Viva Chicken
Zoes Kitchen
Sources
Melinda. “Healthy Fast Food.” HelpGuide.org, 10 Aug. 2021,
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Lebofsky, Samantha. “11 Surprisingly Healthy Fast Food Orders.” Eat This Not That, Eat This Not That, 22 Apr. 2021, www.eatthis.com/healthy-fast-food/.
“How to Do Drive-through on a Diet.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 21 May 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fast-food/art-20047179.
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