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Food Court Survival: Healthy Fast Food Options

Sat, 11/29/2008 - 3:30am by FitSugar
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If you're braving the mall this Black Friday, chances are you're going to need to refuel at the food court as well. Although there are choices galore on the food front, many of them are high in calories and fat, so here are some healthier options to munch on. They may not be the healthiest choices on the planet, but they're better than succumbing to a Big Mac attack.

From Subway:
6" Veggie Delite: 230 calories, 1 g saturated fat
6" Turkey Breast: 280 calories, 1.5 g saturated fat
6" Oven Roasted Chicken Breast: 310 calories, 1.5 g saturated fat

Not into those choices? Then read more.

From McDonald's:
Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken: 320 calories, 3 g saturated fat
Premium Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken: 300 calories, 1 g saturated fat
Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken: 220 calories, 3 g saturated fat
Snack Size Fruit & Walnut Salad: 210 calories, 1.5 g of saturated fat

Opt for no dressing or choose from these two:

Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette: 40 calories, 0 g saturated fat
Newman's Own Low Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing: 60 calories, 0 g saturated fat

From Wendy's:
Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Fillet: 490 calories, 7 g saturated fat
Broccoli and Cheese Potato: 320 calories, 1.5 g saturated fat
Grilled Chicken Go Wrap: 260 calories, 3.5 g saturated fat
Ultimate Chicken Grill: 320 calories, 1.5 g saturated fat
Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich: 450 calories, 3.5 g saturated fat
Side of Mandarin Oranges: 80 calories, 0 g saturated fat

From Taco Bell:
Fresco Bean Burrito: 330 calories, 2.5 g saturated fat
Regular Style Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco: 270 calories, 4 g saturated fat
Regular Style Spicy Chicken Soft Taco: 170 calories, 2 g saturated fat
Fresco Style Spicy Chicken Burrito: 340 calories, 3 g saturated fat
Fresco Style Fiesta Burrito - Beef: 350 calories, 4 g saturated fat
Fresco Style Chalupa Supreme - Chicken: 300 calories, 2 g saturated fat

From Dunkin' Donuts:
Multigrain bagel w/ reduced fat vegetable cream cheese: 520 calories, 8 g saturated fat
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich: 510 calories, 6 g saturated fat
Garden Salad: 240 calories, 5 g saturated fat
Chicken Noodle Soup: 140 calories, 1 g saturated fat
Reduced Fat Blueberry Muffin: 400 calories, 2 g saturated fat

From Sbarro:

Slice of thin-crust cheese pizza: 460 calories, 3.5 g saturated fat

Fit's Tip: Another great option is to pack your own healthy snacks or sandwiches. You'll know it's low in calories and fat, will save you money, and you won't have to wait in those long lines.

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9 Comments Add a Comment

  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    1

    it's good to know that there are 'better' options out there for you if you have no alternatives than fast food -but for myself - i would rather wait until i get home or at least out of the mall to get something to eat since i just don't do fast food

    5 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Diana172's picture
    Diana172
    2

    I love things like this! Sometimes it's impossible to cook every meal.

    5 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Spectra's picture
    Spectra
    3

    I refuse to go shopping this weekend, so I won't be hitting any food courts. I tend to stay away from fast food in general, but it's definitely good to know that there are some healthy alternatives for those of you that are choosing to brave the malls this weekend.

    5 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • hithatsmybike's picture
    hithatsmybike
    4

    I had supersize fries + 4 packages of mcchicken sauce (ok I'm gross, I know).. the next day we had a big obesity lecture in biochem and I learned those fries were 1100 calories!! LOL WTF and with all the mayo I had.. god it's amazing I didn't die of a heart-attack right there.

    It's really good that fast food restaurants are offering more healthy options.

    5 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • mtiger's picture
    mtiger
    5

    I'm not shopping this weekend, either, so I'll be avoiding the food court as well.

    5 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • hmweis1's picture
    hmweis1
    7

    I think out of all those options Subway is the most filling. It's hard for me to go to Wendy's or Taco Bell and order something healthy, so I usually just try and stay away from those places.

    5 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment

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