FAST FOOD "Guilty pleasures" you can
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And which ones to stay away from. Here are the 6 best and 6 worst fast foods for your health. |
Fast-food chain restaurants don’t have to be avoided altogether. There are some dishes you can indulge in without feeling guilty or causing your body harm. In order to avoid food items that are detrimental to your health, you have to choose wisely to avoid falling victim to high caloric intake and high grams of saturated and trans fats.
Cornell University researchers found that people often underestimate the number of calories they are consuming in their fast food meals, sometimes by hundreds of calories. Although fast-food chain restaurants have a bad name, there are often healthier foods to pick from the menu. Here is a list of 6 different types of foods that are healthier choices and 6 menu items you should steer away from:
For the best,
1. FAT-FREE LATTE – Typically around 130 calories, you get your dose of caffeine and a serving of healthy fat-free calcium. Ask for a pump or two of the sugar-free vanilla syrup for added sweetness.
2. CHILI – Ask for a small cup which can clock in around 230 calories with 5 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein. Although it is high in sodium (some have 830 grams), the 10% of a day’s worth of iron you’ll be receiving from this hearty side is worth the bite.
3. LIGHTER FARE – Au Bon Pain is now serving 14 different dishes that are under 200 calories, including a dish that serves brie, fruit and crackers or a chickpea and tomato salad.
4. BAKED POTATO – From Wendy’s, top with chives and sour cream and it still clocks under 350 calories with 8 grams of fiber and only 10 grams of fat. It’s also a good source for potassium and you’ll be receiving your daily recommended vitamin C , iron, and calcium requirements.
5. FLATBREAD SANDWICHES – Quiznos offers 160- to 240- calorie Sammies (flat bread sandwiches, like the Sonoma Turkey or Bistro Steak Melt). Dunkin’ Donuts has come out with Oven-Toasted Flat-bread Sandwiches at less than 300 calories and about 6 grams of fat.
6. GRILLED ITEMS – Think turkey, chicken breast, lean ham, and even roast beef. Skip the fries and be smart about the toppings (ie. substituting mayo and adding more vegetables).
For the worst,
1. ARBY'S ROAST TURKEY & SWISS. – At 725 calories, 8 grams of saturated fat and an overload of sodium, eat half the sandwich and save the rest for the next day.
2. SUBWAY FOOT-LONG SWEET ONION CHICKEN TERIYAKI SUB – Clocks in at around 800 calories with 9 grams of fat and an overload of sodium.
3. CINNABON CARAMEL PECANBON – 1,100 calories, 141 grams of carbohydrate, 8 grams of protein, and 56 grams of fat! Enough said?
4. MCDONALD'S FILET-O-FISH – This piece of fish contains 380 calories and 18 grams of saturated fat. The tartar sauce that is usually loaded into the sandwich contains about 100 calories per tablespoon.
5. BURGER KING TENDER-CRISP CHICKEN SANDWICH – This sandwich contains 800 calories and 46 grams of fat.
6. TACO BELL VOLCANO NACHOS – We leave the best (or worst) for last. This side dish clocks in at 1,000 calories, 62 grams of fat, and a whopping 1,930 milligrams of sodium! This nacho “snack” has all the makings of a nutritional disaster. This is one dish you’ll definitely want to stay far away from.
There are plenty of healthy choices you can make at fast-food restaurants as long as you choose them wisely. Think before you order, and remember to say no to value meal deals that add extra items like fries and a drink. Fast-food add ons can easily double the calories and they offer no extra nutritional value. As long as you keep these tips in mind you can enjoy a guilty pleasure and a healthier life style, too!
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