Healthy Fast Food Orders You Can Get
We all like good fast food restaurants. Despite what people might think, not all fast food is fattening. You can get healthy fast food options with less saturated fat and reduced sodium intake.
It is possible to eat healthy fast food rather than stay away completely. You don’t always have to order a fried chicken sandwich when you can go for healthier choices such as a grilled chicken sandwich which has fewer calories and less saturated fat.
Here are our top picks for the healthiest fast food you can get from different restaurant chains.
- McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin
- Burger King: Whopper, without the bun
- Wendy’s: Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad
- Chipotle: Salad Bowl
- Dunkin’ Donuts: Veggie Sausage Wake-up Wrap
- Taco Bell: Chicken Soft Taco, Fresco Style
- Shake Shack: Veggie Shack
- Dairy Queen: Chocolate Sundae
- IHOP: Egg White Vegetable Omelet
- Chick-fil-A: Egg White Grill
- Domino’s: Thin Crust Veggie Pizza
- Cold Stone: Sorbet
- Five Guys: Bunless Hamburger
1. McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin
Walking into McDonald’s might not seem like such a great idea if you are craving a healthy breakfast, but you may be surprised. The Egg McMuffin is a great way to start your day.
It provides an adequate amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Skip the donuts and grab this instead.
2. Burger King: Whopper, without the bun
Everyone loves a good burger, but it might surprise you how many calories you save by taking off the bun. The whopper is an excellent signature, but I can assure you that you are not missing much by switching out the bun for lettuce.
3. Wendy’s: Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad
This lovely salad bowl is filled with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, chicken, and pepper jack cheese. It’s not only delicious, but it’s also healthy. This salad bowl is filling as well as nutritious. It comes to a total of 490 calories.
4. Chipotle: Salad Bowl
Chipotle’s salad bowl is filled with healthy greens. Your choice of filling can be either guacomole or sour cream which has less saturated fat. It’s just as delicious and satisfying.
5. Dunkin’ Donuts: Veggie Sausage Wake-up Wrap
Surprisingly, it’s not all about the donuts at Dunkin; there are also delicious, healthy wraps. This sausage wrap is perfect for veggie lovers. The sausage is also plant-based, so you can be sure it’s highly nutritious and simply delicious.
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6. Taco Bell: Chicken Soft Taco, Fresco Style
Fast food is healthier in fresco style. Fattening creams and sauces are replaced with a lovely Mexican salsa, pico de gallo. It’s not only delicious but good for you.
7. Shake Shack: Veggie Shack
The veggie shack is a lovely and very healthy option from Shake Shack. This 100% vegetarian burger. The patty is a collection of natural green and grains. It is then topped off on a wheat bun. You cannot get a healthier burger meal.
8. Dairy Queen: Chocolate Sundae
If you want ice cream, then you should be able to get ice cream. But you should also be good to your body by getting the chocolate sundae from Dairy Queen. This lovely decadent scoop contains just 280 calories and is healthy for you.
9. IHOP: Egg White Vegetable Omelet
Switch out pancakes for this egg white omelet from IHOP, which is a fulfilling breakfast option and is delicious. This is the way to go for a healthy breakfast.
Tips: You can ask for salad dressing or fruits on the side to add to that nutritional value.
10. Chick-fil-A: Egg White Grill
This lovely breakfast sandwich is possibly one of the best breakfast sandwiches out there. With just 25 grams of protein, this sandwich is perfect to start a day. It has low caloric content and all the nutrients you would need in a meal.
11. Domino’s: Thin Crust Veggie Pizza
If you are unsure about a healthy pizza option, you should try this veggie pizza from Domino’s. Thin crust is always the way to go. This pizza is topped with highly nutritious vegetables.
Tips: If you want it even healthier, forgo the cheese.
12. Cold Stone: Sorbet
Fresh fruit mixed with honey. That’s it! A sorbet is both healthy and delicious. And just like Cold Stone, it’s rich and fulfilling. It might just be better than ice cream.
13. Five Guys: Bunless Hamburger
When in doubt, you can always switch the bun for lettuce. Five Guys offers you a lovely burger but with crunchy lettuce. It’s almost better. You still get the juicy bun but with a healthier alternative.
Conclusion
You can still eat fast food meals and enjoy its delicious taste while meeting your nutritional needs. Don’t be scared. Take your time to look through the menu items of your favorite fast food chains and pick only the healthiest fast food for your delight.
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