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Monday 6 May 2013

How To Make Fast Food Healthier

By Elias Timpson


Many people have become conscious of the negative aspects that come with gorging over fast food. However, it is still a fact that in this fast paced world, it is very hard for anyone not to set in these eateries to grab a bite. Indeed, it has become a part of our life and become inseparable aspect from our lifestyle. Over the years, the conception that foods from these stores and chains cannot be equated to being healthy has changed as well. Nowadays, there is already a thing called healthy choices of fast foods.

Healthy choices of fast food depend on the person ordering. It is up to him on how his choices of food from these stores can be an advantage or disadvantage for his health. It is true that food items on menu have less fiber content but with higher fats which are considered culprit for obesity. Healthier food choice from these chains and stores would mean eliminating some ingredients and opting for healthier alternatives. To illustrate, an order of pizza can be made healthier by retaining ingredients like jalapenos, pepper and onions while removing the meat toppings. The growing number of chains and stores considering the nutritious value of the fast meals that they offer is also good news.

There are number of fast food restaurants which have healthy burger choices which do not use cheese or mayo which is high in fat. Rather, the use of barbeque sauce, mustard or ketchup makes it more suitable for health. Tofu burger also gained popularity as an excellent alternative. Some health conscious people avoid eating chicken for being too fatty. But, this fact is true for chicken cooked in deep fry but not with those that is grilled. The latter is popular in most restaurant menu and ordering the same means saving from too much caloric and fat intake which poses health risks.

French fries is the favorite of many and the best choice to accompany the burger. Since it is high in fat, you can make your intake healthier by choosing just the small size and taking 20 or less. You may even share it with someone who is with you, so you can both be mindful of your health. Salad is believed by many as the healthiest choice they can order in restaurant, but this is not entirely true. When ordering, take notice of the ingredients included in the salad as well as the dressing used for it. You have to be aware that the use of Thousand Island dressing even if only 2 teaspoon is added on your salad, can bring you about 150 calories. Opting for other like lemon or vinegar dressing is much healthier.

When you order drinks in restaurant, try to settle for water or fruit juices rather than going large soda. Intake of proper amount or water or juices has numerous health benefits as compared to soda. Still, there are many people who love eating burger along with coke. These people can have healthier alternative by opting for diet coke instead.




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