Fast Food Survival Guide
10 tips for a healthier fast food experience
Downgrade your portion sizes
Choose your protein wisely
Change up the sides
Instead of going with the fries, try the fruit cup, a side salad (with lite dressing) or a baked potato (without the toppings). Doing this will not only mean less calories, but it will also mean a much lower sodium intake.
Avoid the Soda
A soda can contain up to 300 calories. These extra calories can be avoided by ordering water, unsweetened tea, or coffee.
Order off menu
Do not be afraid to make substitutions in your order that may not be part of the normal menu item. Ask for grilled chicken on the salad instead of the fried chicken or ask to substitute the fries for apple slices.
Go without the condiments
Bring your own sides
Avoid the bacon
While it is delicious, bacon adds about 80 calories to a burger and you don't get much more food. Order the regular burger instead of the bacon burger.
Cut the cheese
Try ordering a hamburger instead of a cheeseburger. This will save you about 50 calories per slice of cheese.
Be wary of the "healthy options"
Some of the seemingly "healthy options" such as salads can exceed 500 calories due to fried toppings and high sodium dressings. Make sure you read the nutrition information carefully.