Healthy Fast Food Treats

Here's a throwback article!

When it comes to fast food, if you're health/weight conscious, you probably think "loaded with fat, calories, and best to avoid". Then again the whole "fast" is extremely attractive, thus the fast food industry being so lucrative. So, if you're in a rush, no need to skip the drive-through, just opt for healthier/lower calorie snack instead of the large fry, double cheese burger, and large soda.

Take a look at these "healthier" fast food options (and where to munch them).

Starbucks
Skim Latte (Grande)
130 calories
19 grams carbohydrates

13 grams of protein

   

Dunkin' Donuts
Egg White and Cheese Wake-Up Wrap
150 calories
13 grams carbohydrates
8 grams protein

Best late night option

Taco Bell
Fresco Crunchy Taco
150 calories
13 carbohydrates
7 grams of protein
See other options at Taco Bell.

Best drive-through hand held

Burger King
1% Chocolate Low-Fat Milk
190 calories
31 grams carbohydrates
9 grams protein

Best high protein option
Wendy's
Small Chili
220 calories
22 grams carbohydrates
18 grams of protein
Plus : This item is Gluten Free.


Subway
Black Forest Ham, Egg and Cheese English Muffin
180 calories
18 grams of carbohydrates
15 grams of protein
See other options at Subway.

Best sides as a snack option, plus a high-protein treat

KFC
Red Beans With Sausage and Rice
160 calories
26 grams of carbohydrates
24 grams of protein

Macaroni and cheese
180 Calories
20 grams carbohydrates
6 grams protein

2 grilled chicken drumsticks
160 calories
0 carbohydrates
20 grams of protein


Best protein splurge option

McDonald's
4 piece Chicken McNuggets (Hi in fat, so be sure to stick to the serving size)
190 calories
11 grams carbohydrates
10 grams protein

Best sweet treat option

Carvel
Low-Fat Vanilla Flying Saucer
190 calories
35 grams of carbohydrates
4 grams of protein