By Sabrina Rogers, Askmen.com Nutrition Correspondent
In my last article, I addressed some of the Worst Fast Food Choices on the market. But I wasn't going to leave you hanging like that; of course you'll be able to set foot in McDonald's or Burger King again without having an instant heart attack.
In fact, most fast food chains have added healthier options to their menus in the past couple of years. No, I'm not talking only about bland salads without dressing; you'll see that there are many juicy, tasty items to choose from.
Before I get into specifics, though, there are a few basic rules you should keep in mind when trying to pick healthy fast foods. Remember that good options include:
The smallest size of burger
Grilled chicken sandwiches or salads
Low-fat dressings and sauces (or none at all)
Diet soft drinks or water
A few things to avoid:
Super sizes of anything
Fried or breaded chicken or fish
Chicken nuggets
High-fat sauces and dressings
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Onion rings
Extra cheese
That said, here is the lowdown on the best fast food choices. Although burgers are never a very healthy option, I know guys need that burger fix every so often, so I tried to provide you with the best possible options. But in exchange, I did stick you with a few salads. Try one; you'll be surprised how tasty and satisfying some of them are.Finally, keep in mind that if you must have side orders like fries with your meal, choose the smallest size possible, or try a plain baked potato or vegetables instead.
Note: When necessary, modifications are specified; otherwise, the nutrition information is for the item as prepared by the restaurant.
Sandwiches
Order
Calories
Fat (saturated fat)
Carbs
Protein
Sodium
McDonald's Chicken McGrill (no mayo)
305
4.5g (1g)
37g
27g
940mg
Subway 6" Roast Beef Sub (on whole wheat bread with veggies, no sauce)