In the twenty-first century it seems like everything has to be done quickly. We need high speed internet, faster cars, and we want our lunch to be in our hands within a minute of ordering it. This high speed life might help us squeeze a few more hours of work into every day, but it can be murder on your body. If you constantly downing greasy fast food burgers and piles or French fries, no exercise program in the world is going to keep you from packing on fat. But eating smart doesn’t mean that you have to give up fast food entirely. It just means that you have to start rethinking what you order from the menu. If you don’t always have time to make your own healthy meals at home, here are some guidelines for ordering food on the fly.
Check out Their Website – The key to healthy eating is always research. If you know that you usually eat at certain fast food joints, look up their website and browse the nutriotnal information on the menu items before you make your next trip. What you want to pay attention to is calorie content, levels of saturated fat, and levels of trans fat. Small amounts saturated fat are fine, and in fact inevitable if the menu item contains meat or animal products. But you should try to avoid anything that contains trans fats altogether. Some studies suggested that regular intake of trans fats can lead to serious health problems, like heart disease.
Make a Special Order - When you can always ask to hold the “special sauce” or mayonnaise. These typically pack on an extra eighty calories on more. If you are worried about your sandwich or burger being too dry, just ask for a couple packets of mustard. These can give as much kick to your burger or sandwich as any other condiment, but add an insignificant number of calories.
Opt for Grilled Ov
er Deep Fried - Seeing the word “grilled” on any menu item is usually a good sign. When an item is deep fried, however, it means that that a lot of extra oil has been soaked right into it. Grilled items can sneak their way into unexpected places, like salads. If you ever see a salad described as crispy, it usually means that it contains either fried tortilla strips or fried chicken strips.
Ask for Extra Vegetables - When ordering any item, feel free to ask for double onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. These items usually don’t add anything to price, help fill you up more, and give you an extra boost of nutrients and antioxidants.
Don’t Get the French Fries - French fries are invariably the least healthy item on a fast food menu. Even a medium order can add up to the number of calories in an entire meal.
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