Healthy fast food?!

thin150
thin150 Posts: 48 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
Just my luck I forgot my awesome healthy lunch at home. So is there any healthy fast food? Or maybe not healthy but at least with the less calories?
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  • bio_fit
    bio_fit Posts: 307 Member
    Sushi?

    i.e. Nigiri and sashimi - california rolls and other stuff with mayo or tempura fillings can have more calories than you expect!
  • oneIT
    oneIT Posts: 388 Member
    Subway with lean meats and no mayo in a wrap!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Grilled chicken sandwich
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    Sushi can be.
    Chipotle isn't awful for you, if you avoid the vinaigrette dressing, guacamole, and the tortillas and tortilla chips.
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    what about a pre made lunch from a grocery store or deli? Like a salad or pasta?
  • Kimmer2011
    Kimmer2011 Posts: 569 Member
    Qdoba Naked Taco Salad.
  • bhalter
    bhalter Posts: 582 Member
    Fresco tacos at Taco Bell are 150 calories a piece. You can build your own sandwich on Subway.com to see the calorie count. (I usually get a turkey and bacon melt with veggies and a bag of Baked Lays for under 500 calories).
  • mallory3411
    mallory3411 Posts: 839 Member
    I vote for either sushi or subway. Is there a grocery store near you? You could grab the ready made salads, veggie dip tray, healthy sandwich.
  • bmmarti3
    bmmarti3 Posts: 53 Member
    It's been a little while, but Taco Bell has their "healthy" menu.

    A single Fresco chicken burrito has 350 calories. The key to it is to only eat one. It's been enough to fill me up.
  • auticus
    auticus Posts: 1,051 Member
    I eat at subway. Oven roasted chicken, whole wheat bread, no cheese, light mayo = 370 calories or so.
  • firstnamekaren
    firstnamekaren Posts: 274 Member
    Grilled chicken sandwiches from Wendy's or Chic-Fil-A. Chic-Fil-A also has fruit bowls and yogurt instead of fries. Wendy's has side salads. My go-to fast food meal from Wendy's is a grilled chicken sandwich, plain, and a caesar side salad (but I don't eat the dressing). IMO, Wendy's tastes better than Chic-Fil-A.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    I just recently learned that the Chargrilled Chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A is actually not too bad. I think it's only got like 4 grams of fat. And it's served on a wheat bun.
  • bert16
    bert16 Posts: 726 Member
    Panera has a ton of healthy options (though they can be higher in sodium); Subway is a good choice if you watch your toppings (cheese, oil, etc.). A salad or wrap at a deli, as someone above mentioned, can be good if you make smart choices.
  • auntdeedee87
    auntdeedee87 Posts: 706 Member
    Is there a Jimmy Johns near you?
  • Haven29455
    Haven29455 Posts: 10 Member
    :laugh: Chick-fil-a grilled chicken nuggets are delicious!
  • joeylu
    joeylu Posts: 208 Member
    go to McDs webite and create your meal. I use this for days i have to run around. I love their grilled chicken sandwich no mayo and a parfait for 400 calories and like 5-6 grams of fat
  • sullivann
    sullivann Posts: 199 Member
    Don't order a combo meal. Order small or kids portions of items. Bring your own water/drink.
  • lexximan
    lexximan Posts: 322 Member
    Mcdonalds oatmeal- mine is around 200 (highish in sugar)
    Chipotle Bowl- Mine is just over 350 cals for the whole bowl
    Wendys Spicy nuggest- 230cals for 5 of them and filling!!!

    Starbucks has a few good warm sandwhiches and such. NO PASTRIES!!! (I worked there... never eat them!!)

    Subway of course.
  • clairification
    clairification Posts: 71 Member
    If you are feeling sandwich-y, Jimmy Johns has great options-I love their Beach Club Unwich (lettuce wrap)
    Also, interestingly enough, Hardees has low-carb options on most of their burgers. They sub a lettuce wrap for the bun and you save a bunch of calories. It's a little messy, but very tasty and will satisfy your burger fix.
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    Sushi?

    i.e. Nigiri and sashimi - california rolls and other stuff with mayo or tempura fillings can have more calories than you expect!

    Def pick sashimi -- sushi is actually loaded with calories
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    If you have a Pita Pit, the hummus or baba ganouch pitas with spinach and veggies (no cheese) are just a little over 300 calories. They also have soups that would be low calorie.

    The chili at Wendy's is not a bad choice.

    Or run to the grocery store and pick up a can of reduced sodium soup.
  • rebeccap13
    rebeccap13 Posts: 754 Member
    Jimmy Johns Unwich, sub avocado for mayo
    Chipotle burrito bowl, sub veggies for rice or their salads are pretty good too.

    Most fast food is super high on sodium so I would avoid McD's, Chick-fil-a, even Subway is really high in sodium.
  • Patovader
    Patovader Posts: 439 Member
    Ham salad subway, no cheese or mayo on wheat bread, only about 260 cals!
  • miss_missa07
    miss_missa07 Posts: 170
    I ate an Arby's Jr. Roast Beef sandwich for dinner last night, and it actually wasn't too bad for me. Only about 210 calories (without cheese, of course).
    Panera has been mentioned, and I second that.
    Keep in mind that no matter where you go for food today, the food is going to be high-sodium, so if you are watching that be careful!
  • jennyg333
    jennyg333 Posts: 1 Member
    I really like Livestrong.com website for checking the calories, etc. in fast food. I have three little ones, so fast food isn't something that we can avoid totally. Before I hit a drive-thru, I'll either google "low calorie items at 'Arby's' ", or go directly to Livestrong.com, and I can usually get a list of items to choose from.

    You'd be surprised at how many low calorie options are out there.....you just gotta know what to order.

    Keep in mind, a lunch item under 400-500 calories is a good choice, if you're spreading your calories out throughout the day.

    Best wishes!
  • eliz_in_pink
    eliz_in_pink Posts: 278 Member
    I get a salad from Subway... Shredded Lettuce, Shredded cheese (a little), black forest ham, banana peppers, pickles, and red onion, just a touch of oil.... 260 cals and it is VERY filling :)
  • NomNomCupcakes
    NomNomCupcakes Posts: 135 Member
    Salads, salads, salads.
    And always ask if they sell bottled water so you don't have to drink the extra calories of a soda.
  • ymvestal
    ymvestal Posts: 84
    Jack in the Box has a grilled chicken salad for 246 calories (without dressing), with Low Fat Balsamic Dressing add 34 calories.
  • angiedew
    angiedew Posts: 5
    Jack in the Box - grilled chicken fajita pita.
    Subway - no mayo, no cheese, no oil - add avocado in place of these for the "creamy"
    McDonalds - grilled chicken snack wrap, small fry, diet soda.
  • serenity216
    serenity216 Posts: 512 Member
    There are quite a few rolls that don't have as many calories like the Salmon rolls. Some rolls also have the avocado in there which is good for you too. Sushi is also quite filling!
    Sushi?

    i.e. Nigiri and sashimi - california rolls and other stuff with mayo or tempura fillings can have more calories than you expect!
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