| If you want to maintain your on-the-go lifestyle, | | | | them in high-fat dressing. Many people make the |
| there really is no avoiding eating on the go. We all | | | | mistake of assuming just eating a salad means you |
| know that can mean disaster for any attempt at a | | | | are eating healthy. It's not true. You have to go with |
| healthy diet. | | | | a salad that is low calorie (any salad with fried |
| But it doesn't have to be that way. Thanks to | | | | chicken or bacon on top is a no-no), and you should |
| consumer demand from the millions of people like | | | | always look for a low-fat dressing. |
| you who want to eat healthy fast food, you can | | | | 4) Look for different side options. If you can avoid |
| now find health-conscious food on many menus. | | | | the large fry, do it. Many restaurants now offer |
| Additionally, you can learn to take traditional fast | | | | many choices for a side item with your value meal. |
| food and order it in such a way that you can | | | | Take advantage of the healthy option (fruit, |
| dramatically reduce its calories and fat. | | | | vegetable, etc). |
| Here are six simple rules to remember as you drive | | | | 5) Go with diet soda or water. Everything else is |
| up to the ordering screen: | | | | empty calories. This is an absolute must for anyone |
| 1) Avoid the sauce or ask for it on the side. If you | | | | who is serious about healthy fast food. A large coke |
| can order that chicken, fish, or beef without | | | | can contain 400 calories and 80+ carbs! |
| mayonaisse you are doing yourself a huge favor. | | | | 6) You can reduce your portion size. Really, you can |
| Same thing applies for any other sauce that goes on | | | | do it. "Super-size" is your enemy. Say it to yourself. |
| your sandwich. It's packed with calories. | | | | Finally, here's another great healthy fast food lunch |
| 2) Grilled chicken is always a good choice. If you | | | | idea, this time from Taco Bell. |
| making a decision on sandwich, avoid the crispy, fried, | | | | Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco - 170 calories, 4 |
| or breaded stuff. The grilled chicken option will almost | | | | grams of fat |
| always have less calories and fat. If you can go | | | | Fresco Burrito Supreme, Chicken - 330 calories, 8 |
| without sauce, go with a low-fat option for sauce, or | | | | grams of fat |
| get it on the side you are really on a roll! | | | | And remember, always go with Diet Soda or water. |
| 3) Salads aren't getting you anywhere if you smother | | | | You don't need to extra calories! |