Hunger strikes and you are out shopping for the holidays. No time to cook? It is so convenient to go through the drive thru and pick up a meal.
Instead of ordering the first thing you see on the menu, plan ahead to pick some healthier choices. If you have those choices in mind, you can make good selections at the drive thru window.
How can you make a healthier choice?
- Think SMALL not large. Check out the child’s menu. Order a smaller sandwich or side dish.
- Watch anything that is breaded or fried. Choose GRILLED instead.
- Choose a SALAD but go easy on the dressings, bacon, cheese and sour cream. Ask for light or low-fat dressings.
- Watch the calories in BEVERAGES. Order water, unsweet tea or diet sodas to reduce calories.
Here are some calorie and fat comparisons from some national chain restaurants.
Be informed, know the calorie content and use that information to make a healthier choice.
McDonald’s Restaurant
Single Cheeseburger 300 calories 12 grams fat
Double Quarter Pounder w. Cheese 740 calories 42 grams fat
Small Fries 230 calories 11 grams fat
Large Fries 500 calories 25 grams fat
Taco Bell
Crunchy Taco 170 calories 10 grams fat
Fiesta Taco Salad- Chicken 730 calories 35 grams fat
Subway
6″ Veggie Delight 230 calories 2.5 grams fat
6″ Spicy Italian 480 calories 24 grams fat
Remember “extras” add up. Adding mayonnaise to your sandwich can add 100-110 calories and 12 grams fat. Veggies, vinegar, pickles and peppers only add flavor, not calories. Add a variety for additional flavor.
Michelle, the veggie sub is great and a good way to eat smart at fast food restaurants!
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