EAT WELL ON THE RUN

The healthiest fast food options

Even the best FabFitFun girls can make an occasional bad decision: ditching the gym for happy hour with the ladies, spending an entire work afternoon on Facebook or dialing the ex at 1:00am after FB stalking him all afternoon and then drinking margs with the girls.

And, of course, all of us have occasionally given in to the notoriously loud call of those enticing fast food windows. Even though we know they’re filled with deep fried, fat-laden food; late, stressful nights at work can help make them a very appealing option. Luckily, many fast food restaurants now offer healthier choices, which means eating on the go does not have to be a diet disaster.

Check out the healthiest choices when that fast food craving strikes!

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A’s chargrilled sammy is a great fast food find! A boneless, skinless chicken breast is marinated, grilled and served on a whole wheat bun for a nutritious and fast lunch!

290 calories, 4g fat, 36g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 29g protein

Dunkin’ Donuts’ Egg White Turkey Sausage Sandwich

Skip the sugary, deep fried ring and check out one of DD’s oven toasted breakfast sandwiches filled with heart-healthy proteins like egg whites and turkey sausage.

280 calories, 8g fat, 32g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 19g protein

Taco Bell Fresco Style Bean Burrito

When you get a craving to run for the border, pick up something from their lower fat and calorie Fresco menu. The 350-calorie fiber-filled vegetarian bean burrito is super tasty and satisfying.

350 calories, 8g fat, 57g carbohydrates, 11g fiber, 12g protein

Subway’s Veggie Delite Sandwich

There’s a reason why Subway’s slogan is “eat fresh.” They really do have quite a few healthy choices available for all your fast food needs. My fave is the green-packed Veggie — a 6-inch on wheat. Pair it with a cup of their tomato soup for a super filling vegetarian lunch.

230 calories, 2.5g fat, 45g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 9g protein

Jack in the Box Chicken Fajita Pita

Whole wheat pita bread is stuffed with grilled chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, and served with healthy fire roasted salsa. This delish combo totals under 330 calories.

326 calories, 10g fat, 35g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 23g protein

Carl’s Jr. Original Grilled Chicken Salad (with low-fat balsamic dressing)

Mixed greens, grilled chicken, red onions, shredded cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber slices make this salad a filling choice. We love the tangy low fat dressing.

305 calories, 10g fat, 4g fiber, 25g protein

Wendy’s Large Chili

This rich, meaty chili is high in fiber and surprisingly low in fat. With 310 calories for a large bowl, this hearty meal will fill you up without filling you out.

310 calories, 9g fat, 31g carbohydrates, 26g protein, 10g fiber

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets with Sweet ’N Sour Sauce

I'm talking about the small version, which means a mere four nuggets. It’s not exactly a meal but does make a pretty decent fast food snack for just 220 calories!

220 calories, 10g fat, 11g carbohydrates, 10g protein

So even if you don't have time to enjoy a super healthy meal, at least there are options out there that can tie us down until a real meal comes our way!

xx, Beautyqueen