If you’ve ever tried to eat healthy, you know there’s usually one culprit that’ll bring your clean-eating streak to a screeching halt:
Fast food.
It tastes good, it’s cheap, and it’s convenient. You don’t even have to get out of your car. How nice is that?
There’s just one problem. That slimy, nasty feeling you get immediately after you’ve scarfed down a greasy combo meal from a fast food joint takes the rest of the day and possibly a trip to the gym to get rid of.
I get it, no one can eat healthy ALL the time, right? Sometimes life gets in the way and you just need nutrition, and you need it fast.
Well, you’ll be happy to know that not all fast food is created equal. There are actually items on most major fast food menus that could be considered healthy (at least in comparison to most other fast food items). You just have to know what you’re looking for.
So next time the fast food cravings start creeping in, and you’re short on time (and money), instead of fighting the urge, go ahead and swing by one of the following fast food chains and order one of these “better-for-you” menu items.
Here are 7 semi-healthy food options from 7 different major fast food chains, so you can eat something fast and cheap without feeling like you completely let your body down:
Say what you will about McDonalds, but I say they’ve stepped their nutrition game up by adding the grilled chicken Snack Wraps to their menu. They taste good, they’re easy to eat on the run, and best of all, they’re cheap. Grab two of these and you’re good to go.
Calories: Around 240 each
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Price: About $2 each (Check Dealspotr for McDonald's coupons)
Ah, Taco Bell - the late night favorite. Now you don’t have to awkwardly opt-out when your friends want to go for a T-Bell run. Just ask for a Fresco Chicken Burrito Supreme.
Calories: 340
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 3g
Price: About $4 (Check Dealspotr for Taco Bell coupons)
Wendy’s is an old-fashioned joint with a few unique menu items you won’t find many other places. As for decently-healthy options, their chili and baked potato offer a one-two punch that’ll fill you up and keep you happy.
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Price: Around $2 (Check Dealspotr for Wendy's coupons)
Calories: About 380
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Price: About $3 (Check Dealspotr for Wendy's coupons)
Burger King’s menu isn’t necessarily loaded with healthy options, but they do have a pretty good grilled chicken sandwich. As you could probably guess, you’ll need to stay away from the fries to keep it sensible.
Calories: 420 (-100 calories with no mayo)
Total Fat: 18g (most of that is from the mayo)
Saturated Fat: 3g
Price: Around $5 (Check Dealspotr for Burger King coupons)
With Arby’s Grand Turkey Club, you’ll forget what you’re eating isn’t terrible for you. With bacon, swiss, and roasted turkey, you’ll find plenty to love and still have money left for a drink. Of course, you’ll want to refrain from those delicious curly fries.
Calories: 480
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Price: Around $5 (Check Dealspotr for Arby's coupons)
Who doesn’t love Chick-Fil-A? I would literally eat anything on their menu, and I can’t say that about many fast food restaurants, if any.
Calories: 340
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Price: Around $5 (Check Dealspotr for Chick-Fil-A coupons)
Last but not least, there’s Subway. They just might be the king when it comes to “healthy” fast food. Considering how many reasonably-healthy options you get at Subway, you could realistically eat there several times a week and still not get tired of it. Here’s how one of my favorites, the
Calories: About 390 (depending on what all you get on it)
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Price: About $5 (Check Dealspotr for Subway coupons)
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