Where to eat healthy on the cheap
From LifePortal Content Wiki
So you want to eat healthier but you’re always ordering out—whats easier than a cheap and quick meal? Here is a succinct menu guide to help you make healthier choices at our favorite fast food joints and when ordering out:
Healthy Fast food Choices
- Grilled chicken or fish sandwich
- Whole wheat rolls
- Fruit or fruit and yogurt
- Baked potato (with vegetables instead of cheese, butter or sour cream)
- Salad with dressing on the side or fat free salad dressing
- Single hamburger (regular or children's size)
- Low fat deli sandwiches on wheat bread or on pita bread
- Wraps on whole wheat tortillas (without dressing)
- Fat free / low fat milk or water
Unhealthy Fast Food Choices
- cheese sauce
- most “special sauce”
- tartar sauce
- sour cream
- gravy
UnHealthy Menu Choices
- Chicken nuggets
- Croissant breakfast sandwiches (and croissants or pastries in general)
- Fried fish or fried chicken sandwiches
- Fried chicken
- Large and jumbo size fries
- Onion rings
Other tips when ordering out:
- Order egg whites instead of regular eggs
- Order plates made with no oil or butter
- Order sandwhiches without mayo or butter
- Avoid white sauces
- Avoid fried/ breaded things or tempura
Other helpful healthy fastfood links:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3907985
http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/eatingoutguide.jsp
