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February 03, 2005
Eating Out Series: Fast Food
Fast food fits nicely into our fast-paced lifestyles. It can be cheap, convenient and fast, but not always healthy. Here are some tips on how to fit fast food into a healthy lifestyle.
Ask for nutrition information at restaurants or find it online at restaurants’ websites. Have an idea of the best choices at different places so when you’re running errands or traveling and need a place to stop, you’ll be prepared.
Limit fast food to once per week.
Small hamburgers and grilled chicken sandwiches are going to be your best choices. Save the fried chicken, nachos supreme and double burgers for a once and awhile indulgence.
Stick with ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles to top your burgers. Omit the bacon, cheese and mayonnaise/special sauces.
Substitute a side salad or baked potato for the French fries.
If you order an entrée salad, be careful of the extras that come with it and how much you add on. The salad can easily become as high fat and caloric as a double burger with fries. Ask for a low fat salad dressing.
When at a deli, choose low fat lunchmeats over egg, tuna or chicken salad, meatball or Italian meat sandwiches. Pile on the veggies and choose low fat/low calorie dressings.
Choose thin crusts when ordering pizza instead of the deep dish or stuffed crusts. Watch out for high fat toppings like pepperoni, sausage, Italian meats and lots of cheese. Go vegetarian or try Canadian bacon and pineapple.
Save calories by drinking water, ice tea or diet soda instead of regular sodas and milkshakes.
Most fast food chains are phasing out their super-sized items…but politely decline if they suggest getting even more for your dollar.
Posted by Lisa at February 3, 2005 11:52 AM
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