The Best Fast Food to Eat When You're Hungry on the Go
Sometimes eating on the fly is a fact of life. Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that fast food accounts for more than 15 percent of daily calories for people in their twenties and thirties. If your busy schedule calls for the occasional grab-and-go meal, hopefully this blog will help you make some smart food choices. This blog will discuss some of the healthiest options at the most popular fast food chains. Each of the food choices have 480 calories or fewer and are low in artery-clogging saturated fat, so you can eat burgers, tacos, and fries guilt-free. Check out some of the lighter fast food options:
Chick- Fil- A
Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap — 340 calories
340 calories — pretty low as far as lunch items go; you might want to pair this with a yogurt, a small salad, or some fresh fruit
36 g of protein — a hefty amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
13 g of fat — not too low, not too high
30 g of carbs — on the low side
900 mg of sodium — about half your recommended daily allowance
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
310 calories — pretty low as far as lunch items go; you might want to pair this with a yogurt, a small salad, or some fresh fruit
29 g of protein — a hefty amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
6 g of fat — not too low, not too high
36 g of carbs — on the low side
820 mg of sodium — about half your recommended daily allowance
Chipotle
Chicken Burrito Bowl with brown rice & pinto beans, no cheese or sour cream
500 calories — not too low, not too high
42 g of protein — a hefty amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
13.5 g of fat — a little on the high side
57 g of carbs — roughly one-third of your recommended daily allowance
805 mg of sodium — a little less than half your recommended daily allowance
McDonalds
Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
360 calories — pretty low as far as lunch items go; you might want to pair this with a yogurt, a small salad, or some fresh fruit
33 g of protein — a hefty amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
6 g of fat — not too low, not too high
43 g of carbs — roughly 14% of your daily allowance
960 mg of sodium — a little under half your daily allowance
Egg McMuffin
300 calories — on the lower side if you're eating it for lunch
17 g of protein — a hefty amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
12 g of fat — on the higher side, but not a deal-breaker
29 g of carbs — pretty low
730 mg of sodium — a little less than half your recommended daily allowance
Wendy’s
Asian Cashew Chicken Salad, full size
380 calories — on the low side
36 g of protein — a hefty amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
14 g of fat — on the higher side, but not a deal-breaker
32 g of carbs — pretty high and largely from sugar; watch your snacks
1070 mg of sodium — roughly half your daily allowance
Subway
6-inch Turkey Breast Sub, no cheese, add avocado
340 calories — pretty low as far as lunch items go; you might want to pair this with a yogurt, a small salad, or some fresh fruit
18 g of protein — a pretty good amount to strengthen muscles and fill you up
9 g of fat — not too low, not too high
49 g of carbs — roughly 16% of your daily allowance
670 mg of sodium — not bad; much lower than competing items at Chipotle or Taco Bell
Sources:
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/on-the-go/healthy-fast-foods/
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/chick-fil-a-chick-fil-a-grilled-chicken-sandwich-wheat-bun-per-website-420957813?v2=false
http://www.businessinsider.com/healthy-meals-at-chipotle-panera-shake-shack-2016-4/#subway--6-inch-turkey-breast-sub-no-cheese-add-avocado--340-calories-15
