Fast Food; are there any heathy choices?

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  • FerretBuellerr
    FerretBuellerr Posts: 468 Member
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    I don't know if this was already said anywhere in the thread, but Subway isn't even really THAT healthy for you (depending on how you regard "healthy")

    I worked at Subway for 3 years, and the only truly healthy parts of their stuff are the fresh veggies (tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper - I'm not including lettuce because it's sometimes iffy) - most of the meats and the "regular" cheese are entirely processed. If processed is okay with you, then eat away! After working and eating Subway almost every day for 3 years, I can really taste the difference between one of their sandwiches and making my own (my own made with the same ingredients I find makes me feel fuller and more nourished without the blah after feeling of processed foods, but that might just be me).

    If you have time, try and Google any healthy fast food or organic places, or look up places on urbanspoon for prices and reviews. I find the little-known places are often the healthiest! I know I discovered a place called Green Rebel where I live in Ottawa (Canada, just incase :wink: ) which you can buy salads, soups and sandwiches, all organic and freshly made right in front of you. I like it best when my meal is made right in front of me so I can specifically ask for certain things and avoid others.

    Good luck on your healthy fast food search!
  • FerretBuellerr
    FerretBuellerr Posts: 468 Member
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    No food is inherently unhealthy. This includes fast food.

    ^^agree!

    Oh gesus. Here we go again. Saying it and agreeing with it does not make it true.

    Yall know about all the crap that goes into the "almost meat" and chicken nuggets right? If you do not mind chemical laden foods then hey, that is your prerogative but please, do not try to pass that crap off as healthy, because it is not. And there are dozens of scientific reports stating this as well.

    Pay attention to the truth instead of wanting to justify eating crap.

    http://www.criticalbench.com/unhealthy_fast_food.htm

    Well instead of spreading propaganda with an editorial article I"ll give you some actual scientific studies.

    Consider this study showing that “reduced-calorie diets result in clinically meaningful weight loss regardless of which macronutrients they emphasize.” - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19246357

    Or perhaps this study which found “diets differing substantially in glycemic load induce comparable long-term weight loss.”- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17413101

    Results of Professor Mark Haub who lost 27lbs and improved markers of health while eating a diet consisting of Twinkies.
    http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

    Flexible dieting
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11707550

    Plus some decent articles here:

    http://dynamicduotraining.com/wordpress/15-nutrition-myths-you-want-to-knowallow-the-experts-to-tell/

    Carry on with your needless demonizing.

    LOL, cnn and wordpress are not credible sources, but if you would like some, here you go:

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120330081352.htm

    http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=EN_NEWS&ACTION=D&RCN=34469

    http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20101107/fast-food-kids-meals-still-unhealthy

    http://news.yale.edu/2010/11/08/fast-food-restaurants-dish-unhealthy-marketing-youth-researchers-release-unprecedented-re


    Now for those of you that do not have any health risks or diseases, then by all means, if you think fast food is good for you that is your prerogative

    I have an auto immune disease, I know that cutting out processed and refined foods cut my chronic pain levels IN HALF. Now no one can tell me that processed or refined food is not bad for you if it not eating it makes me better....period.

    The unfortunate thing about eating crappy food is that no one takes issue with it until they get sick.

    For REAL knowledge and science based facts, there is a FREE on line nutrition course on Coursera. All that anyone has
    to do is just watch the Youtube lectures to learn facts, no need to take the tests if there is no interest.

    https://www.coursera.org/

    And yes, I shall and will continue demonizing foods that are bad for us. Through my "demonizing" I have helped hundreds of people get healthy and helped dozens of families be more aware of what they are putting in their bodies. I am fortunate to be able to do this, for free and have been blessed beyond measure for doing so. I am bound and determined to change the world, one fork at a time.

    Respect!!!! :heart: It highly irritates me when people don't take things like that seriously. It's not demonizing or fear-mongering, it's the hard truth that no one really wants to hear.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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    No food is inherently unhealthy. This includes fast food.

    ^^agree!

    Oh gesus. Here we go again. Saying it and agreeing with it does not make it true.

    Yall know about all the crap that goes into the "almost meat" and chicken nuggets right? If you do not mind chemical laden foods then hey, that is your prerogative but please, do not try to pass that crap off as healthy, because it is not. And there are dozens of scientific reports stating this as well.

    Pay attention to the truth instead of wanting to justify eating crap.

    http://www.criticalbench.com/unhealthy_fast_food.htm

    Well instead of spreading propaganda with an editorial article I"ll give you some actual scientific studies.

    Consider this study showing that “reduced-calorie diets result in clinically meaningful weight loss regardless of which macronutrients they emphasize.” - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19246357

    Or perhaps this study which found “diets differing substantially in glycemic load induce comparable long-term weight loss.”- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17413101

    Results of Professor Mark Haub who lost 27lbs and improved markers of health while eating a diet consisting of Twinkies.
    http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

    Flexible dieting
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11707550

    Plus some decent articles here:

    http://dynamicduotraining.com/wordpress/15-nutrition-myths-you-want-to-knowallow-the-experts-to-tell/

    Carry on with your needless demonizing.

    LOL, cnn and wordpress are not credible sources, but if you would like some, here you go:

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120330081352.htm

    http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=EN_NEWS&ACTION=D&RCN=34469

    http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20101107/fast-food-kids-meals-still-unhealthy

    http://news.yale.edu/2010/11/08/fast-food-restaurants-dish-unhealthy-marketing-youth-researchers-release-unprecedented-re


    Now for those of you that do not have any health risks or diseases, then by all means, if you think fast food is good for you that is your prerogative

    I have an auto immune disease, I know that cutting out processed and refined foods cut my chronic pain levels IN HALF. Now no one can tell me that processed or refined food is not bad for you if it not eating it makes me better....period.

    The unfortunate thing about eating crappy food is that no one takes issue with it until they get sick.

    For REAL knowledge and science based facts, there is a FREE on line nutrition course on Coursera. All that anyone has
    to do is just watch the Youtube lectures to learn facts, no need to take the tests if there is no interest.

    https://www.coursera.org/

    And yes, I shall and will continue demonizing foods that are bad for us. Through my "demonizing" I have helped hundreds of people get healthy and helped dozens of families be more aware of what they are putting in their bodies. I am fortunate to be able to do this, for free and have been blessed beyond measure for doing so. I am bound and determined to change the world, one fork at a time.

    Respect!!!! :heart: It highly irritates me when people don't take things like that seriously. It's not demonizing or fear-mongering, it's the hard truth that no one really wants to hear.

    Actually I posted peer-reviewed studies and articles by industry experts that linked additional studies.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
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    Yes...to not eat it :smile:
  • scottaworley
    scottaworley Posts: 871 Member
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    Yes...to not eat it :smile:

    That's how I feel about vegetables.
  • KarlyK929
    KarlyK929 Posts: 44 Member
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    I live in Denver, so here are a few good places to try:

    -Jimmy Johns
    -Chipotle
    -Qdoba
    -Larkburger
    -Mad Greens
    -Choppers
    -Greens
    -Wahoo's Fish Taco
    -Panera
    -Udi's
    -Noodles & Company

    That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Add me if you want any more Denver tips :)
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
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    Yes...to not eat it :smile:

    That's how I feel about vegetables.

    Too bad :smile:
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
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    Pita Pit is so good! I wish there were more in my area. Taco Bell has lighter options.
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
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    Large chicken shish with salad and no sauce.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,001 Member
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    There is a Native Foods location in Boulder Colorado that I would highly recommend! Plus they have beer and wine. And I'm pretty sure it's 100% kosher. It's definitely organic and fast food.

    Link to their menu: http://www.nativefoods.com/menu/BOU-MENU-0413_fry.pdf
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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    No food is inherently unhealthy. This includes fast food.

    But many foods are certainly healthier by many standards (chemical enhancements, nturient density, energy, etc) that matter to many.

    I swear people just can't get over that some people don't consider fast food to be healthy in their terms.
  • wannabpiper
    wannabpiper Posts: 402 Member
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    I'm a big fan of Chipotle - everything is fresh and locally grown/raised and no fillers added - supposedly. I build my own salad and they have all of the nutrition information right online.
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
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    As a bunch of other people said Chipotle is awesome for "healthier" options. Everything they offer has a boat load of sodium but you can't have your cake and eat it to! If you find an In and Out Burger they have a bunless option and they use quality ingredients as well.
  • mycrazy8splus1
    mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,558 Member
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    That does sound good. I don't think I've been to Chipotle's before.
    It is quite good--warning (since you mentioned turkey bacon i am guessing you try to keep to some kosher rules while out and because some restaurants are better than others at labeling this). Pinto beans are cooked with pork, so if that's a no go, opt for the black beans. They are meat-free.
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    :sad: why do that to pinto beans!!!!!?
    Thanks for the heads up on that. :drinker:
  • AndiGirl70
    AndiGirl70 Posts: 542 Member
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    If you have a basic knowledge on what constitutes a good food choice you should be able to walk into any "fast food" restaurant and create a reasonably healthy meal. Of course you will drive them nuts by special ordering your meal but so what, its their job.

    One of my favorites is Salsaritas. I order the small bowl w/ no rice or cheese but black beans, chicken, veggies and guacamole. Its under 300cal.

    Burger King has a veggie burger but their grilled chicken salad has less fat and calories.

    Tim Hortons has an egg white, whole wheat english muffin sandwich for breakfast. Beats out all other menu choices.

    Most restaurants will have their nutritional information on line. I will often go to the sites and "pre order" my meals in my head so I know exactly what I'm consuming calorie/fat wise.

    Knowledge is power!
  • Nonya81
    Nonya81 Posts: 145 Member
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    To answer the original question - chipotle is always a decent go to. Salads or bol's,

    I would say this!
  • mycrazy8splus1
    mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,558 Member
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    To answer the original question - chipotle is always a decent go to. Salads or bol's,


    I found a Chipotle right next to the hospital so I think I will give them a shot tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas.
  • scottaworley
    scottaworley Posts: 871 Member
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    As a bunch of other people said Chipotle is awesome for "healthier" options. Everything they offer has a boat load of sodium but you can't have your cake and eat it to! If you find an In and Out Burger they have a bunless option and they use quality ingredients as well.

    Does anyone even care about sodium anymore?
    Also, I had Chipotle today. SOGOOD
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Does anyone even care about sodium anymore?

    Oh yes, definitely. I do.

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