All fast foods are not full of grease, salt, sugar and refined carbohydrates. Many eateries have updated their menus, reflecting more nutritious foods compared to the fat-laden value meals. Stay away from anything fried, sugary drinks, and foods you cannot identify. If you are planning to go out to eat, visit the establishment's website for more detailed nutritional information. This info can help you decide on something healthy to eat.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Soup and Salad
Chick-fil-A has char-grilled chicken sandwiches and chicken salads. Eat a char-grilled sandwich with a small fruit cup for a 350-calorie meal; 58 percent of the calories come from carbs, 33 percent from protein and only 9 percent from fat. This meal is a perfect choice for an athlete who needs to consume more carbohydrates compared to someone who is trying to lose weight. If you want to eat less carbs, order their char-grilled chicken and fruit salad with a large side of the hearty breast of chicken soup. The salad and soup total 450 calories; 47 percent of the calories come from carbs, 29 percent from protein and 24 percent from fat.
Gorditas and Tacos
Gorditas are heartier than regular tacos, especially because the flatbread is thicker than a taco shell. Be sure not to mistakenly order a chalupa, which uses fried flatbreads. Two gorditas are 450 calories with 50 percent of its calories from carbs, 25 percent from protein and 25 percent from fat. If you like burritos, the fresco burrito supremes with chicken or beef come in around 340 calories with 60 percent of the calories from carbs, 20 percent from protein and 20 percent from fat.
Subway
Subway now offers flatbreads for your sandwiches. This slightly reduces the amount of calories from carbohydrates compared to a sandwich made with traditional Subway bread. Order a 6-inch, oven-roasted chicken sandwich on flat bread with mozzarella cheese for a 370 calorie lunch or dinner; 48 percent of the calories come from carbs, 28 percent from protein and 24 percent from fat. If you enjoy a mixture of cold-cut meats, order the 6-inch Subway club on flatbread for a 330 calorie meal; 52 percent of the calories are from carbs, 30 percent from protein and 18 percent from fat. Add mozzarella cheese to your club for 40 more calories. Now, only 47 percent of the calories are from carbs, 30 percent from protein and 23 percent from fat.
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