We all have those days – you’re run off your feet at work and lunch is eaten standing up in the office break room, or worse, at your desk. We all know that eating fast food can cause your calorie and fat intake to shoot through the roof, but it doesn’t have to.
Gloria Tsang, RD, founder of HealthCastle.com has created a list of alternative options when you’ve got to eat on the run.
Gloria goes on to offer some tips for the health conscious when you’re on a deadline:
Avoid the extra sauces. If you do decide to have them, get them on the side so you can add them yourself, and control the portion you eat.
Calories add up quickly in drinks. Try to avoid having them altogether to cut out some calories in your lunch. Drink water instead!
Consider looking up the nutrient information of the fast foods you most commonly eat. Most fast food restaurants have their nutrient information online now. This way, you can better plan what you will eat when you stop by the drive-through window. Also, what you’re eating might surprise you.
Even salads can contribute a significant amount of calories and fat, especially if you use all of the salad dressing. Consider using only part of the salad dressing rather than the full packet. Ask if there are light dressings available.
Choose grilled options rather than fried whenever possible.
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