Sunday, July 31, 2011

What I like to day : Healthy Fast food options

Top Favorite: Taco Bell Fresco Menu, great taste, even better than regular Taco Bell items.  Instead of Cheese they add pico de gallo, gives the item a zing. 
My favorite is the fresco chrunchy taco.  It is suprisingly lower points on my weight watchers than the soft taco.  Plus you get the crunch factor.  It is a must try! ( Quick and on the go food, also comes in chicken)
Cal: 150 Fat 7 Carb 13 Protein 7 Fiber 3. (ww pts 4)
http://www.drivethrudiet.com/

Another top choice:
Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
  • 4g Fat 1g Saturated Fat  0g Trans Fat

  • 55mg Cholesterol  1030mg Sodium   36g Carbohydrates

  • 3g Fiber  9g Sugar   29g Protein

  • http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Menu-Detail/ChickfilA-Chargrilled-Chicken-Sandwich

    And lastly

    Tips for making healthy choices at fast food restaurants

    • Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats.
    • Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge source of hidden calories. One 32-oz Big Gulp with regular cola packs about 425 calories, so one Big Gulp can quickly gulp up a big portion of your daily calorie intake. Try adding a little lemon to your water or ordering unsweetened iced tea.
    • “Undress” your food. When choosing items, be aware of calorie- and fat-packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, sour cream, etc. For example, ask for a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise. You can ask for a packet of ketchup or mustard and add it yourself, controlling how much you put on your sandwich.
    • Special order. Many menu items would be healthy if it weren't for the way they were prepared. Ask for your vegetables and main dishes to be served without the sauces. Ask for olive oil and vinegar for your salads or order the dressing "on the side" and spoon only a small amount on at a time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled or steamed.
    • Eat mindfully. Pay attention to what you eat and savor each bite. Chew your food more thoroughly and avoid eating on the run. Being mindful also means stopping before you are full. It takes time for our bodies to register that we have eaten. Mindful eating relaxes you, so you digest better, and makes you feel more satisfied

    Hope that helps and enjoy healthy options.  More to come in future blogs.

    1 comment:

    1. these are very good points which i follow myself. thanks tricia!!!!

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