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In
today’s society it is the general consensus
that fast food is bad and everyone should
stay
away from it.
So if this is true why are the drive-thrus
still
packed?? Well we all know
why, going to get
food from a fast food restaurant is simple, quick, and convenient.
Basically they are a food
trap, but here are a few
ways
to avoid that trap
and if unavoidable a few
tips to
getting through
it.
AVOIDING FAST FOOD:
1. Try to take a different
route for your daily commute
or errands so that you do not get the
temptation. All restaurants spend millions of dollars
to make signs that unconsciously signal your brain
to want
food and
to make you feel hungry.
2. Keep
healthy snacks (like fruits or nuts) with you so that
if hunger strikes you
have something to tide you
over
until you can get
something healthy to
eat.
3. PLAN,
PLAN, PLAN!
Never leave home empty handed, always pack meals
and snacks so that you do not leave yourself in a
bind where you are forced to grab something unhealthy to eat.
Making
Healthier Choices
when fast food is unavoidable:
1. Pay attention to food descriptions.
Avoid anything that says crispy, fried, breaded, creamy,
or basted.
2. Choose grilled items
and once with vegetables
(ex. Grilled chicken salad is excellent!)
3. Sip
water or unsweetened tea with your meal
(A large soda can have over 425
calories packed into
it! Not
to mention all the sugars..)
4. Stay away from sauces
or fat-packed dressings.
Order sandwiches without mayo and stick with fat-free dressing options.
You can always ask for ketchup
or mustard on the side so that
you
can
control how much you use.
5. NEVER
SUPERSIZE, supersized meals
provide much more than anyone person
should consume in one meal
and they often include
fries and a soda which you know
are
very unhealthy and provide
no nutritional value.
6. Try to pick healthier sides
such as fruit, a baked
potato, or yogurt so that
you stay away from
the fries.
For some healthy fast food
options check out the
link below:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1193
