Can fast food be part of a weight-loss or healthy diet plan?
You might not think so. In fact, you might even think that you can’t have a meal that’s both quick and healthy. But this isn’t necessarily so. An occasional stop at a fast-food restaurant can fit into a healthy diet plan. The key is to choose wisely. These six tips can help you make wise meal choices when going to a fast-food restaurant: • Keep portion sizes small. If the fast-food restaurant offers several sandwich sizes, pick the smallest or order half a sandwich, if available. Bypass hamburgers with two or three beef patties, which can pack more than 1,000 calories and 70 grams of fat. Instead, choose a regular or children’s-sized hamburger, which has about 250 to 300 calories. Also, skip the large serving of french fries or onion rings and ask for a small serving instead. This switch alone saves 200 to 300 calories. Or better yet, select a lower calorie option. • Choose a healthier side dish. Take advantage of healthy side dishes offered at many fast-food restaurants. For example,
