Find yourself at a fast food restaurant with friends but trying to eat healthy? Well, here are some tips to making your fast food rendezvous with friends healthier:
McDonald’s:
- Order grilled chicken instead of crispy/fried
- Ask for fruits and walnuts as a side
- Skip the mayo in a burger, if you want to reduce even more take off the top bun
Subway:
- Get the wheat bread and replace cheese with veggies, such as spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, olives, banana peppers
- The Veggie Delight is a good choice
KFC:
- If you get the mashed potatoes, dip your fork in the gravy rather than pouring the gravy all at once
- Order grilled chicken rather than crispy
Starbucks:
Request a yogurt parfait or Americano coffee, which is rich in antioxidants
Pizza Places:
- Ask for thin crust rather than a deep dish to reduce carb intake
- Add vegetable toppings
- Cut thinner pizza slices to to eat better portions
Breakfast Places:
- Swap a bagel for an English muffin
All Fast Food:
- Order salad with veggies and ask for ranch on the side so you can control how much to put
