Safe Fast Food Suggestions? Share your favorite!
Samiamy2k
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If you're caught out and have to stop at a drive through, what are some of the places you've found safe, and what menu items do you suggest? I tend to like the Mexican-style rotisserie/taco joints like Pollo Tropical, El Pollo Loco and Taco Cabana. How about some more ideas?
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Chipotle...eat half of your order haha0
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I guess it depends on what you mean by "safe." I can safely make just about any fast food fit my macros.0
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Just look through my diary.0
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I love chipotle but I"m only there once every week or two.
I like the new cobb salad at chick filet (although the dressing is high), and the chicken nuggets. A lot of this depends on what you mean by 'safe'. If it's lo cal, you can get something in the 400 cal range at most ff restaurants. Whether it is actually healthy and full of nutrients is another story.0 -
Taco Bell = get 2 crunchy tacos is only 320 calories
MacDonalds =a kids happy meal 6 pcs chicken nuggets with apple slices instead of fries and diet coke! = 250 calories
Chikfila = Grilled chicken sandwich 310 cal and side salad 80 w light italian dressing 25 calories and a fruit cup for dessert 60 calories = 475!!0 -
I truly don't like FF, but once in a while, the kids beg. I've found Burger King's apple, cranberry & chicken salad to be amazeballs. I'm sure the dressing adds some fat, but I haven't suffered any consequences from getting one once in a while.0
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I always get salads haha. It's the safest bet. I know you can't mess up lettuce and tomatoes lol. The sodium in the chicken might be excessive, but I figure I'd rather have high sodium fake chicken than a giant, greasy mystery meat burger. Plus, the dressing is in packets, so you can add how much or little you want.
As far as Mexican food goes, tacos are generally alright as long as you don't go overboard. A tortilla is usually 50-100cals depending on corn or flour, they can really only fit maybe 2oz of meat in there, plus if you ask for no cheese or not as much cheese, it can certainly be a reasonable meal for maybe around 400cals.0 -
It's all safe (maybe not edible, but safe :laugh: ) with a bit of common sense. Don't "supersize" anything and drink water rather than soda. Most of the chains post nutritional information on-line (and have it in store too), if you know where you're going have a look on-line and plan ahead. (I had BK yesterday and still came in within my numbers - a little over on sodium & under on carbs but overall not too horrible)0
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Taco Bell's "Fresco" menu offers 7 options that are under 350 calories.
At McDonald's, a fruit and maple oatmeal (with brown sugar) has 290 calories. A small pineapple mango smoothie has 220, and is surprisingly filling.
And, when I can't resist the urge for a burger, I remember that Burger King's Whopper Junior runs about 340 calories.0 -
I do that a lot- LOL!Chipotle...eat half of your order haha0
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Cool- thanks for the ideas. I've developed a taste for Boca Burgers, but I'm keeping a trip to Five Guys out as a carrot to encourage me to get to my next goal..... Thanks for posting!Taco Bell's "Fresco" menu offers 7 options that are under 350 calories.
At McDonald's, a fruit and maple oatmeal (with brown sugar) has 290 calories. A small pineapple mango smoothie has 220, and is surprisingly filling.
And, when I can't resist the urge for a burger, I remember that Burger King's Whopper Junior runs about 340 calories.0 -
Why are you concerned about keeping your carbs up? I'm just curious- I've been consciously trying to push my carbs and fat down and put more protein into my diet. I'm not married to this mix, so if there's a reason this isn't good I'm all ears.
Thanks,
SamIt's all safe (maybe not edible, but safe :laugh: ) with a bit of common sense. Don't "supersize" anything and drink water rather than soda. Most of the chains post nutritional information on-line (and have it in store too), if you know where you're going have a look on-line and plan ahead. (I had BK yesterday and still came in within my numbers - a little over on sodium & under on carbs but overall not too horrible)0 -
Totally agree. I've thought about that one and the one at Wendy's, but I"m afraid I'd end up with a burger...LOLI truly don't like FF, but once in a while, the kids beg. I've found Burger King's apple, cranberry & chicken salad to be amazeballs. I'm sure the dressing adds some fat, but I haven't suffered any consequences from getting one once in a while.0
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I made a thread similar to this once, was flamed to death by all the fast food haters! ~_~ For me though, like if I go to Wendy's, I get the value fries, value chicken sandwich and a small chilli with a diet coke or water lol. A few said that "800 calories in one meal" is something way too much and something they would never do because its too many calories...I usually can easily fit it into my calories though. I have the problem of going over board on fast food on the weekends though lol0
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Jack in the Box Chicken Fajita Pita
Chick Fil A nuggets with a diet lemonade0 -
I usually tro to focus on quality of the food. maybe a salad has as many carbs as the fries but i'm doing my body a better favor eating the salad. wendys soup and salad. chickfila nuggets. Chipotle awesomeness, panera is good too. I try to stick with chipotle, panera, noodles type places if i need something fast but not drive through fast if that makes sense.0
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all fast foodz is the devil...:devil:0
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Popeyes 2 piece and mash potato! Yum0
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brown bag all the way....fast food joints are the WORSE for high sodium foods....can you do a tuna wrap from home...or a salad?...it takes no time at all! Happy eating0
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In New Zealand:
- subway
- habitual fix
- pita pit
- smart sushi salads
- sumo salad
- new world supermarket - pear and parmesan salad, with shredded chicken
among others. There's no excuse, really.0 -
uhh, i wanna move to New Zealand0
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uhh, i wanna move to New Zealand
NZ is freaking epic0 -
If i am caught /stuck and have to buy somethign out, i would most likely find a grocery store and get something like a yogurt , cottage cheese, tuna and rice cakes or a roll, etc. or if i were near a supermarket, i would pick up some fresh fruit, or fresh veg, or see if they have a salad bar, or even go to their meat counter and buy a few slices of cooked chicken breast or cheese or something and add a few cherry tomatoes and cucumber from the produce dept. I'm not saying "never" on FF, but the more i think about it and the more i go online and see the nutritional values, for me the better chioice would be something else.
I admit, i rarely eat out (it's expensive and FOR ME less healthy), i'd rather cook myself and take it with me.0 -
Fast food is just an occasional thing for me, so I don't worry too much about it.
I can fit most things from McDonalds/Burger King/KFC/etc. into my calorie goals if I don't have fries and high-calorie drinks with them and count it as my main meal of the day. Alternatively, the kid's meal are a good portion size, but they don't have the variety.
I've also sometimes eaten just the burger and not the bun (a habit I got into in low-carb days).
Another trick, is not to eat the whole thing. I know it's a waste, but it's an excellent way to have the taste but save some calories! I wish there was an option to "go small" and have just a few fries.
There is also some slightly "healthier" fast food here such as Spudulike and Bagel Nash, but it's not so accessible (i.e. not drivethrough!). At Spudulike I'd have a potato with cottage cheese, for instance.0 -
A few said that "800 calories in one meal" is something way too much and something they would never do because its too many calories...
I find with FF, if you cut the fries (or just get a teensy portion) and drink iced tea (unsweet) you can keep the calories pretty reasonable.0 -
Safe: Any establishment that has an "A" health rating. Safe.0
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Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken salad is awesome! And it only has like 430 cals, and like 38 grams of protein.0
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NOTHING about anything on the MCD's menu is safe. I say fresco style tacos or veggie cantina bowl (half) from Taco Bell or Subway or a salad with romaine or spinach, not iceberg lettuce.0
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Wendy's Berry Almond Chicken salad is awesome! And it only has like 430 cals, and like 38 grams of protein.
Love this!!0 -
Love Chipotle! I do the fajita bowl with brown rice, meat, mild and green salsa's a bit of cheese and lettuce. I pass on sour cream and gauc mainly cause I don't care for them0
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