{"id":1243,"date":"2022-12-23T18:42:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T10:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victorysmo.com\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2023-05-02T23:31:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:31:17","slug":"healthier-fast-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.victorysmo.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/23\/healthier-fast-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthier Fast Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fast food is easy and tasty, but it is often high in calories, fat and sodium. These things can be bad for you in large amounts. Below, find ideas on how to make healthier choices at fast food restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip 1 \u2013 Avoid “double,” “jumbo,” and “super size” items \u2014 they usually provide twice as much fat, calories and sodium as smaller-sized items.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVOID <\/td><\/td>CHOOSE <\/td><\/tr>
Taco Bell Double Decker Taco Supreme<\/td>\u2022 380 calories
\u2022 18 g fat
\u2022 760 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Taco Bell Chicken Soft Taco<\/td>\u2022 190 calories
\u2022 7 g fat
\u2022 480 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
McDonald’s Super Size French Fries<\/td>\u2022 610 calories
\u2022 29 g fat
\u2022 390 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>McDonald’s Small French Fries<\/td>\u2022 210 calories
\u2022 10 g fat
\u2022 135 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
Jack In The Box Jumbo Jack Burger<\/td>\u2022 550 calories
\u2022 30 g fat
\u2022 880 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Jack In The Box Hamburger<\/td>\u2022 250 calories
\u2022 9 g fat
\u2022 610 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip 2 \u2013 Skip the “extras” such as high-fat sauce, spread, dressing, cheese and sour cream. Even a healthy choice becomes unhealthy when topped with high-fat fixings. Many restaurants offer reduced-fat and fat-free alternatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVOID <\/td><\/td>CHOOSE <\/td><\/tr>
McDonald’s McShaker Garden Salad with one packet Ranch Dressing<\/td>\u2022 270 calories
\u2022 24 g fat
\u2022 600 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>McDonald’s McShaker Garden Salad with one packet Fat Free Herb Vinaigrette<\/td>\u2022 130 calories
\u2022 6 g fat
\u2022 340 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
Subway 6″ Cold Cut Trio Sandwich (with standard vegetables, cheese, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper)<\/td>\u2022 415 calories
\u2022 20 g fat
\u2022 1670 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Subway 6″ Turkey Breast & Ham Sandwich (with standard vegetables and 2 tsp. mustard)<\/td>\u2022 275 calories
\u2022 5 g fat
\u2022 1325 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
Jack In The Box Chili Cheese Curly Fries<\/td>\u2022 650 calories
\u2022 41 g fat
\u2022 1760 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Jack In The Box Curly Fries<\/td>\u2022 410 calories
\u2022 23 g fat
\u2022 1010 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Tip 3 \u2013 Meat at fast food restaurants tends to be high in fat and sodium. Choose grilled, broiled or baked meat instead of breaded and fried. Better yet, try the vegetarian option.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVOID <\/td><\/td>CHOOSE <\/td><\/tr>
Carl’s Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich<\/td>\u2022 440 calories
\u2022 22 g fat
\u2022 1290 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich<\/td>\u2022 280 calories
\u2022 3 g fat
\u2022 830 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
KFC Original Recipe Sandwich (without sauce)<\/td>\u2022 360 calories
\u2022 13 g fat
\u2022 890 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>KFC Tender Roast Chicken Sandwich (without sauce)<\/td>\u2022 270 calories
\u2022 5 g fat
\u2022 690 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
1 slice Pizza Hut Pepperoni Lover’s hand-Tossed Pizza<\/td>\u2022 372 calories
\u2022 14 g fat
\u2022 1123 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>1 slice Pizza Hut Veggie Lover’s Hand-Tossed Pizza<\/td>\u2022 281 calories
\u2022 6 g fat
\u2022 771 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip 4 \u2013 Drinks can be dangerous. Choose diet sodas and beverages made with nonfat milk when possible. Juice and skim milk are more nutritious than soda, but remember that they do provide calories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVOID <\/td><\/td>CHOOSE <\/td><\/tr>
Large Coca-Cola Classic<\/td>\u2022 310 calories
\u2022 0 g fat
\u2022 30 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Large Diet Coke<\/td>\u2022 0 calories
\u2022 0 g fat
\u2022 30 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
Jack In The Box Chocolate Shake (16 fl oz)<\/td>\u2022 660 calories
\u2022 29 g fat
\u2022 270 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>Jack In The Box 2% Reduced Fat Milk (8 fl oz)<\/td>\u2022 140 calories
\u2022 5 g fat
\u2022 140 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr>
In-N-Out Root Beer (16 fl oz)<\/td>\u2022 222 calories
\u2022 0 g fat
\u2022 48 mg sodium<\/td>		vs<\/td>In-N-Out Iced Tea, unsweetened<\/td>\u2022 0 calories
\u2022 0 g fat
\u2022 0 mg sodium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meal Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s an example at Jack in the Box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Avoid<\/strong>Jumbo Jack burger, chili cheese curly fries and chocolate shake that has 1860 calories, 100 grams of fat and 2910 milligrams of sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Choose<\/strong>Hamburger, curly fries and 2 percent reduced-fat milk that has only 800 calories, 37 grams of fat and 1760 milligrams of sodium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    That’s a difference of 1060 calories, 63 grams of fat and 1150 milligrams of sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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