Making Healthy Fast Food Choices

Fast food is filling, convenient, cheap and tastes good. Despite knowing the fact that eating fast food on a regular basis can lead to a host of health problems, the quick-and-cheap temptation for fast food is extremely hard to resist. However, you can now stay healthy if you make the right choice while eating out.

Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants or concession stands is easier if you are aware about the nutritional content of meal choices over there. If you have a special dietary concern, such as diabetes, heart health or weight loss, you can choose to patronize a restaurant or concession stand which focuses on natural and high quality food.

Following are some tips for making healthy choices at fast food outlets:

• Make careful menu selections: Dishes that are labeled deep fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy or scalloped are usually high in calories and unhealthy fats. It is wise to order items which are kettle cooked, with more vegetables and choose leaner meats.
• Drink water with your meal: It is estimated that one 32-oz big gulp of regular soda or soft drink is about 425 calories, which can quickly gulp up a major portion of your daily calorie intake. Try adding a little lemon to your water or order unsweetened iced tea.
• Special order: Ask for your vegetables and main dishes to be served without the high cal sauces or gravies. Instead, you can ask for olive oil and vinegar for your salads or order the dressing "on the side" and spoon, so that you can use only a small amount each time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled or steamed. Opting for kettle cooked dishes can also a part of your special order.
• Eat mindfully: Pay attention to what you eat and savor each bite. Chew your food more thoroughly and avoid eating on the run. Being mindful also means stopping before you are full. It takes time for your body to register that you have eaten. Mindful eating relaxes you, so you digest better, and makes you feel more satisfied.
• Know about the calories: When choosing items, be aware of calorie and fat packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, sour cream, etc. For instance, when you order for a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise or a hot dog, you can ask for a packet of ketchup or mustard and add it yourself, controlling how much you put on your sandwich.

Classic Foods offers a wide range of delicious and healthy fast food items like chili, hot dogs, chips, taco fillings, sauces, toppings, barbeque, queso etc which are preserved by deep freezing.  These ready-to-use products are specifically packaged in bag pouches, keeping in mind your health and hygiene. The packaging further assures that the food item stays healthy till the moment the customers consume them. The quality of all these food items is guaranteed in taste as well as the freshness. For further queries contact Classic Foods, 629 Mony Ft. Worth, Texas 76102. They can also be contacted at 817.332.1071.

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