Do you and
your family love eating fast food but generally kill your craving for the sake
of health? Don't worry, there's good news for all the lovers of fast food. Even
you can prepare or choose healthy fast food and enjoy the same taste.
Tips to choose healthy fast food in restaurants:
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Menu selection plays very
crucial role. Always order dishes with more vegetables and leaner meats. Try to
avoid dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded,
creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin or in cream sauce as they are
high in calories.
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When it comes to beverage,
don't drink soda, it has lots of hidden calories. Try adding a little lemon to
your water or ordering unsweetened iced tea.
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Checking the dressing is also
very important as dressings like spreads, cheese, and sour cream are high in
calories. Always undress your food and try to add ketchups and mustard yourself
according to the taste and requirement.
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You can always ask to prepare
your food little differently which will bring a huge difference for your
health. For instance, ask for olive oil and vinegar for your salads or order
the dressing "on the side" and spoon only a small amount on at a
time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled
or steamed.
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Deciding on size is also
important. Don't supersize anything, have a small portion.
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Do remember, fast foods are
very high on salt, so never add more sodium; this may result to high blood
pressure.
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Chew your food more thoroughly
and avoid eating on the run. Eat mindfully, mindful eating relaxes you, so you
digest better, and makes you feel more satisfied.
