Is there such thing as healthy fast food? Can I maintain a healthy diet and beach-ready body while still eating McDonald’s every once in a while?
Everything is relative but, for the most part, the answer to both is “yes.” Below are 3 relatively healthy items from menus of the most popular fast food restaurants. In fact, to prove that it is still possible to eat a healthy diet amidst a toxic food environment, I myself at McDonald’s every day for two months. I lost 1 lb and 0.5% body fat. How? By sticking to the items listed below!
Restaurant | Item | Cal | Tot Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | |
McDonald’s | |||||||
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no mayo) | 300 | 3.5 | 1 | 27 | 41 | ||
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap | 250 | 8 | 3.5 | 16 | 27 | ||
Side Salad, Low Fat Dressing | 70 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 2 | 11 | ||
Cal | Tot Fat | Sat Fat | Protein | Carbs | |||
Wendy’s | |||||||
Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no mayo) | 320 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 39 | ||
Chili (Large) | 310 | 9 | 3.5 | 26 | 31 | ||
Caesar Side Salad (no croutons, fat-free dressing instead of Caesar) | 110 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 17 | ||
Cal | Tot Fat | Sat Fat | Protein | Carbs | |||
Burger King | |||||||
TENDERGRILL Chicken Sandwich | 360 | 6 | 1.5 | 36 | 39 | ||
Breakfast Muffin Sandwich: Ham, Egg and Cheese | 250 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 23 | ||
Whopper Jr. (no mayo) | 260 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 32 |
More healthy fast food restaurant menu items to come!
So the general idea seems to stick with chicken, avoid cream/mayo and go for grilled.
you got it, Ashley!
Correct!