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Written by Keira Adams   
With the time pressures facing so many people these days, they are frequently eating on the go. You're usually better off eating at home rather than dining in a restaurant. But it's still possible to make healthy selections if you have to eat fast food. Keep these guidelines in mind as you choose your next fast food meal.
by KeiraAdams


With the time pressures facing so many people these days, they are frequently eating on the go. You're usually better off eating at home rather than dining in a restaurant. But it's still possible to make healthy selections if you have to eat fast food. Keep these guidelines in mind as you choose your next fast food meal.

A lot of fast food franchises are well aware of the poor reputation that fast food has for clogging up the arteries. To meet the challenge, they have introduced many food choices that are better for you. For instance, many fast food chains now have salads on the menu. All the same, look out for the saturated fat in the dressing. Salads that are garnished with deep fried chicken aren't as heart healthy as the ones containing grilled chicken.

Choose grilled chicken instead of deep fried for your sandwich. As well, it's usually a good idea to request as many veggies as possible to be included in your sandwich. Rather than using mayonnaise for a dressing, choose ketchup or mustard, which are low in saturated fat.

Choose fruit or salad as a side dish rather than fries. So your lunch will be packed full of fiber and vitamins instead of saturated fat. Instead of soda, pick juice or milk to drink with your meal. This can aid in maintaining normal blood sugar and give you additional vitamins and minerals.

When you're genuinely hungry for a hamburger and French fries, it's alright to eat them now and then. But you do need to keep an eye on portion size. A number of fast food establishments give you portion sizes that are enough for a couple of meals. Opting for a children's meal or a small burger and fries will help to keep your consumption of saturated fat to a minimum.

If you're giving your kids fast food, don't forget that there are often healthy choices like apple slices and mandarin oranges available. Opt for juice or milk over soda.

In fast food Mexican eateries, a simple burrito or taco could actually be quite healthful. Be sure to pile on lots of vegetables in order to up the fiber content. You might think a taco salad is a good choice, but frequently it's high in calories as well as saturated fat.

If you're having fast food for most of your meals, you're putting your heart health at risk if you don't choose wisely. Eating at home is the best choice. But if that's not practical, take a look at some of the healthier choices available.

About The Author:

Keira Adams is publisher of Heart Health, where you can learn all about the causes, effects and treatments of heart disease.

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