We all do it. It’s late. We’re hungry. There’s a fast food drive thru in sight… and we drive in before we even realizes it. Even though we don’t always make the best choices – we can make better choices. Surgex – the leading nutritional supplement, has put together some helpful Fast Food Tips with their Chief Science Officer Carl Germano (RD, CNS, CDN) on the healthiest meals at some popular fast foods joints so that no matter where you are, you will always have options.
McDonald’s
Instead of: Sausage Egg McMuffin (450 calories)
Try: Fresh Fruit and Nut Oatmeal (290 calories) or Yogurt Parfait (160 calories)
Dunkin Doughnuts
Instead of: Sausage Egg and Cheese on a Croissant (690 calories)
Try: Egg White Veggie Wake-up Wrap (150 calories)
Wendy’s
Instead of: Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich (500 calories)
Try: Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich (370 calories) or a Grill Chicken Go Wrap (260 calories)
Burger King
Instead of: Whopper Hamburger with Cheese (710 calories)
Try: Tender Grill Chicken Sandwich (470 calories) or Veggie Burger (410 calories)
Convenience Store
Instead of: Potato Chips (avg. 140 – 250 calories)
Try: Smartfood Popcorn (100 calories)
fritter
Thursday 19th of May 2011
I try to do this. I have infant twins and a toddler so if I'm out, I have to get lunch and eat it before I get home since I won't have time to otherwise.