Fast Food Hacks

Like many people may experience, sometimes life gets crazy and the only option for lunch or supper is to order fast food. Now, honestly, I don't eat healthy 100% of the time, but when I am faced with ordering fast food I make a conscious effort to be as healthy as possible. There are many different ways to eat healthy when eating out. A lot of restaurants have a meal builder option on their website where you can create a meal and see the nutritional information. Also, restaurant websites have a PDF file that shows the nutritional information for their food and drinks. Below I will go through three hacks when trying to eat healthy at a fast food restaurant.

1. Sauce on the Side - Often times sauce or dressing will come on sandwhiches and salads. These sauces and dressings can add a lot of extra calories and added sugars to the meal. When ordering, ask for the sauce and/or dressing on the side. This ensures that you can put on as much as you want or not use any at all.

2. Grilled vs. Fried - When ordering chicken choose the grilled option if it is available. Not only does the fried chicken contain a lot of fat from the grease during the frying process, but it also has breading which can add extra calories.

3. Skip the Soda - Though it can be tempting to order a soda or juice or even a milkshake with your meal, opt for water instead. Water is a great source of hydration and those other beverages typically contain high amounts of calories and added sugars.

Below is a list of various website sources that give healthy alternatives when ordering from specific restaurants:

• https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19542963/7-menu-hacks-to-make-your-fast-food-order-healthier/

• https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/g4622/healthiest-fast-food/

• https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Healthiest-Fast-Food-Orders-41568132