5 Ways To Make Your Fast Food Order Healthier

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Last week we discussed the healthiest choices to make if you find that you have no alternative to eating fast food. This week, we cover four nutritional pitfalls to avoid when eating at a fast food restaurant.

1. Avoid anything deep-fried. From chicken to potatoes to onions, deep-fried foods contain altered fats that are pro-inflammatory and detrimental to the body.
2. Skip the soda since it has no nutritional value and adds unnecessary calories to an already nutritionally challenged meal. Order plain water or unsweetened tea instead.
3. Avoid desserts. There are more than enough calories in fast food; there’s no need to add a sugary finale.
4. Opt out of cheese and condiments such as mayonnaise and tartar sauce, which can add unhealthy types of fat. Rare is the fast food restaurant that uses real cheese anyway. Use salsa, mustard or vinegar to add flavor as desired.
5. Don’t order large sizes of items. It’s better to order the smallest amount to tide you over, and eat a healthier meal later on.

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