Eating Out: Healthy Fast Food

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 The_Golden_Arches_(2495820931)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!