30 Actually Healthy Fast Food Orders

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Living on the go? It can be tough to make consistently healthy choices. Many of us think salads are healthy, so we grab a one with fried chicken and some innocent ranch dressing. Whoa, now! That ranch dressing could add as much as 220 calories to a salad. Depending on the salad, this could turn something that’s 400 calories into 620.

Thankfully, we can still eat what we want in moderation. We made a list of some of the most popular fast food restaurants out there. With this list—ranked by nutritional value—you can still go out with friends, grab a bite to eat on the go, and keep your meals in check. Talk about eating happy!

All nutritional facts taken directly from the restaurant website unless otherwise stated.

370 calories
7 g fat
2 g saturated fat
6 g fiber
36 g protein

Burger King: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Without Mayo

Chicken is already lean, low-cal meat and getting it without mayo is one way to cut unnecessary calories. If you’re looking for a side, you can easily go with a value-sized onion ring. They’re just 150 calories, meaning your lunch or dinner will be 520 calories.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Did you know...

  • Have you ever told your husband something and he promptly forgets it? It's not his fault, actually. It really is because he's a man. The hippocampus (the part of the brain that deals with memory) begins to shrink with age faster in men than it does in women. That's why you can remember everything, and he can't!
  • Just saying the words "thank you" can measurably improve your mood. Researchers can actually measure happiness and changes in brain structure when people practiced regular "grateful thinking." This included things like writing thank you notes, writing gratitude journal entries, mindfully counting their blessings, and thanking friends. It may be helpful in overcoming depression!
  • There are many factors that contribute to your body odor, but one of the strongest links is our diet. This may be some bad news for meat-lovers because many studies have shown that those who refrained from or ate less red meat were judged as being more pleasant smelling. The meat sweats are real, and they don’t smell great!
  • Need a quick cool down? Try drinking some hot liquid. It's true! As counterintuitive as it may seem, the heat from hot liquids will raise your body temperature. This will heat you up and cause you to sweat. The increased perspiration will wind up helping you feel cooler as it evaporates. Try it out!
  • Do you know what the strongest muscle in your body is? No, it’s not your biceps or your thighs. It’s actually in your head. The masseter is a muscle in the jaw that is used when chewing. When all of the muscles of the jaw work together, they can exert a force as strong as 200 pounds on the molars. That’s some serious pressure.