Fast Food Nutrition Facts – Healthy Fast Food Options

As I realize that it is not easy for everyone to prepare meals or eat at certain times of the day due to their schedules, this does not mean that fast food is your enemy. In fact, if you can choose the right macronutrients when you eat at fast food places, you’ll be fine and have no problem achieving your fat loss goals!

Before revealing some good options when eating at fast food places or restaurants, always try to follow these basic principles:

o Drink at least 12-16 ounces of water. This will prevent you from overeating, as the water gives you a feeling of fullness and eliminates any feelings of hunger that may be a result of dehydration.

o Make sure you are getting the right amount of macronutrients and the best selection possible, as this is the key to achieving your fat loss goals. So, for example, at a place like McDonalds, try having a chicken sandwich with no mayonnaise and some extra lettuce and tomato.

o Stay away from fried foods, as they have a lot of bad fats.

Now that you understand these important principles, I’m going to give you several options to choose from the next time you go to a fast food restaurant!

7 Great Fast Food Choice Meals

McDonald’s: The McChicken, Classic Premium Grilled Sandwich, and Honey Mustard Snack Wrap are all great options. Try to order a salad with these meals, such as the Premium Caesar Salad (no chicken), as the fibrous carbohydrates will help balance your meal. You can also order meals like the Premium Southwest Chicken Salad that comes with chicken. This way you get your protein with the chicken and your carbs with the salad.

Burger King: The RTU Cranberry-Pecan Salad with Grilled Chicken Tenders is a great option.

Wendy’s: The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Salad is a great and tasty option. Mandarin Chicken Salad or Chicken Caesar Salad offer a high source of protein with fibrous carbohydrates. Make sure your salad dressing is light or low in fat, as they tend to pack on calories and the wrong ratio of macronutrients quickly. Another option is the Grilled Chicken Go Wrap, which is great if you’re in a hurry.

Underground: Almost any sandwich on the menu that is 6 grams of fat or less is great, as it offers an excellent combination of the macronutrients needed to achieve your fat loss goals. Note: Do not order subs larger than 6 inches.

KFC: A grilled chicken breast (skinless and breaded) with a side of seasoned rice and green beans is a great combination of the right macronutrients. Grilled Chicken BLT Salad or Chicken BLT Salad are great options to choose from.

Taco Bell: Chicken or Steak Burrito Supreme (no more than two) or Fresh Grilled Steak or Chicken Soft Taco (no more than 3). Depending on your schedule will determine how much you eat, since only you can decide when you will have the opportunity to eat again.

Boston Market: A great source of protein is a turkey or chicken breast. The 1/4 White Roast Chicken is one of my personal favorites. A good choice for sides is garlic dill potatoes with fresh steamed vegetables or green beans.