Fast Food Health Information For Parents On The Go!
Fast food health information is vital to today's parent. With soccer practice, ballet lessons, homework, and everything else our children are involved in, it makes a home cooked meal nearly impossible these days! But, is it possible to give your family nutritious meals while eating at fast food restaurants? Sure! As long as you are making good choices. Here is some help! Unhealthy ChoicesTry to avoid these items:1. Chicken nuggets 2. Croissants or pastries of any type 3. Fried Fish or Fried Chicken sandwiches 4. French Fries or Onion Rings
This list is pretty simple. Fried foods are not good for the human body! They often contain the worst type of fat TRANS FATS! Also, note many times it isn't the food you have chosen, but the condiment that has added so many calories and fat. Watch out for things like cheese, "Special Sauce", tartar sauce, sour cream and guacamole.
Healthy ChoicesDon't be dismayed! There are good choices out there! Try one of these the next time you are in a drive-thru:1. Grilled chicken or fish 2. Whole Wheat Bread 3. Fruit or Fruit & Yogurt 4. Baked Potato w/veggies instead of butter, cheese or sour cream 5. Salad with fat-free dressing on the side 6. Low-fat deli sandwich on wheat bread or pita 8. Whole Wheat tortilla wraps minus the dressing Here is a sample meal plan for fast food health: MONDAY- SUBWAY: turkey sub on whole wheat with all the veggies. no mayo or cheese. sliced apples and yogurt. 280 calories and 3.5 grams of fat for sandwich, 35 calories for apples, 80 calories for yogurt TUESDAY- CHICK-FIL-A: Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich with fruit cup or side salad (oil-based dressing)300 calories and 3.5 grams of fat for sandwich, 100 calories for fruit cup or 70 calories for side salad (plus dressing)or opt for one of their great salads (just avoid cheese and high-fat dressing!) WEDNESDAY- CHIPOTLE: Many healthy options here. Just avoid high calorie and fat items like sour cream, cheese and surprisingly the chips (they have nearly 600 calories per serving!!!) THURSDAY- PIZZA NIGHT: 1 slice of veggie thin crust pizza is only about 250 calories and around 8 grams of fat. add a side salad with an oil-based dressing to balance the meal and remember not to eat the entire pizza yourself!!! FRIDAY- WENDY'S: several options here including the grilled chicken wraps for around 250 calories, garden side salad for around 200 calories (plus dressing) or a small chili for around 220 calories SATURDAY/SUNDAY- if you plan on eating out at a "finer" restaurant, look for fish or chicken that is baked or broiled instead of fried, avoid sauces or creams, opt for steamed veggies over other sides such as mashed potatoes or mac and cheese and SKIP THE BREAD!!
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