Thursday, October 15, 2009

Healthy Fast Food Choices


In the contemporary times, people are heading their way towards fast food restaurants, for the purpose of snacking. Fast food is selling like real hot cakes especially amongst youngsters. Though fast food is not a very healthy option to go in for, but still people are opting for it because today fast foods have become an integral part of fad trend. Well, now when one has decided to eat fast food, then at least it is advisable to look out for healthy fast food choices as in low calorie fast food.

Fast food craze has created sensation all over and is sweeping millions of people into trying it. Seeing this phenomenon, fast food restaurants are working towards introducing healthy fastfood options. Super size fast food eating should be avoided, because there is a need to maintain balance. As it is fast foods contain large amount of calories and on the top of it, if larger quantities will be consumed, it will do a lot of harm to your body. So, eat but in moderate quantities.

High fat and calorie sauces and toppings should be avoided. Sodas should be replaced by water and low fat milk, as it is equally essential to drink healthy beverages. When the talk is about healthy fast food eating, it becomes of prime importance to take into consideration the calories contained in a particular fast food and then make a conscious choice. For example, if you wish to have a grilled sandwich, ask for it without mayonnaise, as it is the main fat cum calorie contributor.

Here is a list indicating some healthy fast food choices:
  • Grilled chicken or fish sandwich
  • Whole-wheat rolls
  • Baked potato (with vegetables instead of cheese, butter or sour cream)
  • Fat free salad dressing
  • Fat free / low fat milk
  • Low fat sandwiches on wheat bread or on pita bread
Here is a list of unhealthy fast foods that should be avoided:
  • 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

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