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Posted by ali saidi | 12:05 PM

When is it safe to eat fast food? 
Healthy Choices at Fast Food RestaurantsThe short answer is: rarely. Generally, fast food is low in nutrition and high in trans fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories. Some examples:
A bag of bite or hash Snackers potatoes White Castle, for example, contains 10 grams of trans fat is very unhealthy. The American Heart Association recommends we eat less than 2 grams of trans fat per day. So, in an order later, you just ate a value of more than five days of trans fat heart-breaking! A single meal of a Whopper with double cheese, a medium order of fries and an apple pie from Burger King contains more saturated fat than the American Heart Association recommends that we consume in two days. Moderation is the key. It's OK to indulge a craving for French fries from time to time, but to stay healthy you can not make it a regular habit. Find a healthy meal and well balanced in most fast food restaurants can be a challenge, but there are always choices you can make that are healthier than others.
Learn to make healthier choices in fast food restaurants Make healthier choices in fast food restaurants is easier if you prepare in advance by consulting the guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices to your favorite restaurant. Free downloadable guide to help you evaluate your options. If you have a particular interest in food, such as diabetes, heart disease or weight loss, the websites of nonprofit organizations to provide useful advice. You can also choose to frequent restaurants that focus on natural resources, food of high quality.
If you do not prepare in advance, common sense guidelines will help make your meals healthier. For example, a seemingly healthy salad can be a minefield plan when smothered in high dressing and topped fries, try a salad with fresh vegetables, grilled trimmings and a lighter dressing. Portion control is also important, as many fast food restaurants serve enough food for several meals in the form of a single serving.
Tips for making healthy choices in fast food restaurants To make selections attention - attention to the description on the menu. Marked fried dishes, fried, drizzled, dipped in batter, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, au gratin Alfredo sauce or cream are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats and sodium.Order with more vegetables and choose leaner meats. Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge source of hidden calories. A dash 32 oz regular cola with Big packs about 425 calories, so a Big Gulp can rapidly engulf a large part of your daily calories. Try adding a little lemon to the water in your order or unsweetened iced tea. "Undress" your food. When items to choose, be aware of calories and fat-packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, sour cream, etc. For example, ask for a grilled chicken sandwich without mayonnaise. You can request a packet of ketchup and mustard and add yourself, how much control you put on your sandwich. Special order. Many menu items would be healthy if it were not for the way they were prepared. Ask your vegetables and main dishes to be served without sauces. Ask the olive oil and vinegar for your salad or the dressing "on the side" and only spoon a small amount at a time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask that it be grilled or steamed. Eat mindfully. Be careful what you eat and savor every bite. Chew your food more thoroughly and avoid eating on the run. Bearing in mind also means stopping before you are full. It takes time for our registration bodies that we ate. Mindful eating relaxes you, you digest better and makes you feel more satisfied. Tips for what to avoid in the fast-food restaurants Supersized portions - A quick meal average food can run to 1,000 calories or more, to choose a smaller portion for a salad instead of fries, supersize and do nothing. In a typical restaurant, a single serving provides enough for two meals. Take half of the house or to divide the game with a dining partner. Salt. fast food tends to be very high in sodium, a major contributor to hypertension. Do not add insult to injury by adding more salt. Bacon. It is always tempting to add the bacon sandwiches and salads for extra flavor, but bacon has very little nutrients and high in calories and fat. Instead, try ordering extra pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, mustard or to add flavor without fat. Buffets - even the apparently healthy, like salad bars. You'll likely overeat to get your money. If you choose a buffet, choose fresh fruits, salads with olive oil and vinegar dressing or low-fat, grilled dishes and steamed vegetables. 
Resist the temptation to go for a few seconds, or wait at least 20 minutes after eating to make sure you're really still hungry before coming back for more.

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