Healthiest
Fast Food for Busy Travelers
 Your
stomach is growling. You know you should look for healthy food, but the neon lights
of the fast food restaurants draw you into their hold like a magnet. Stop worrying;
there's something healthy at every fast food joint. Here's my vote for the healthiest
(and still tasty) fast food.
Best
breakfast sandwich: McDonald's® Egg McMuffin.
If
you're looking for a protein boost in the morning, check out McDonald's® Egg
McMuffin. The egg, Canadian bacon, and cheese are neatly tucked in an English
muffin. [300 calories, 12 gms fat].
Best chicken sandwich: KFC® Tender Roast Chicken and KFC® Honey
BBQ Sandwich
If
you're bored of grilled chicken sandwiches, try my favorites at KFC®. Their
Tender Roast Chicken sandwich is moist and flavorful [270 calories, 5 gms fat
without sauce]. KFC®'s Honey BBQ sandwich has a sauce that is thick enough
that you can eat it on the road without making a mess. [310 calories, 6 gms fat]
Best
burger: Burger King's® Mustard Whopper Jr.
Burgers
aren't as low in fat as grilled chicken, but remember, a healthy lifestyle includes
your favorite, not-so-healthy, foods in moderation. If you're in the mood for
a burger, this is your best bet because it's not oversized, yet not as small as
those tiny burgers in the kid's meals. If you request the "Mustard Whopper
Jr", they'll use mustard instead of mayo to knock off 80 calories. [310 calories,
13 gms fat]
Best
diet drinks: Chick-Fil-A® diet lemonade
If
you don't like the calories of sodas (about 100 calories for the 8oz small or
300 calories for the large) but don't appreciate the taste of diet drinks, check
out Chick-Fil-A® diet lemonade. It's sweet, yet tart — and caffeine-free!
[9oz (small) serving has 25 calories, 0 gms fat]
Healthiest
wrap: Chick-Fil-A® Chargrilled Chicken Cool Wrap™
Tired
of the same old burger bun? Chick-Fil-A® Chargrilled Chicken Cool Wrap™
consists of chargrilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and a bit of Monterey
cheese tightly wrapped in a large tortilla. [390 calories, 7 gm of fat without
the sauce].
Best
chili: Wendy's® Chili
Chili
doesn't sound like it can possibly be healthy, but it is! This tomato-rich chili
is chock full of beans and ground beef. [large cup = 310 calories, 10 gms fat.
Cheddar cheese adds another 70 calories, 6 gms fat]
Best
sub: Quizno's® Honey Bourbon Chicken
Want
something different? Quizno's® subs are toasted and served warm. Their Honey
Bourbon Chicken sandwich is made with chicken strips, veggies, and a zesty sauce.
[329 calories, 6 gms of fat].
Best
Chinese: Jack-in-Box® Chicken Teriyaki Meal
Looking
for a filling, low-fat meal? Try this scrumptious meal in a bowl. [550 calories,
3 gms fat].
Best
Italian: Fazoli's® Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
In
the mood for pasta? While Fazoli's offers an even leaner Spaghetti with Tomato
Sauce, I prefer their rich meat sauce. [small = 450 calories, 8 gms fat]
Best
Mexican: Taco Bell® Bean Burrito
Taco
Bell® also has a low-fat Chicken Soft Taco, but my favorite is their Bean
Burrito. It's hefty and filling. [370 calories, 12 gms fat]
So
the next time you have to grab a bite on the go, don't feel guilty. Just order
the healthiest food you can get. There are plenty of choices.
Dr.
Jo helps busy people stay healthy, sane, and productive through her books, articles,
media appearances, and speaking engagements. She has presented more than 1000
programs to companies and conventions. Dr. Jo has written four books including:
Dining Lean, How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road, and Dr Jo's No Big Deal
Diet. Her Web site is www.drjo.com.
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