Health Magazine is out with its best bets for fast food on a budget.
The magazine put nearly 100 drive-throughs and sit-down restaurants to the test, after finding that more consumers are demanding healthy options when they eat out.
Health Magazine analyzed the menus of 43 sit-down chains and 53 fast-food joints. Some of those with the safest options according to their report are:
· Uno Chicago Grill
· Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes
· PF Chang's
· Olive Garden
· Denny's
· Chipotle
The magazine said these restaurants have whole-grain options, trans-fat free foods, low-cal, low-fat and low sodium fare.
As for the not-so-healthy list, Health Magazine lists the following restaurants:
· Chili's
· O'Charleys'
· Cracker Barrel
· Pizza Hut
· Taco Bell
The magazine said a serving of crispers tops 1,890 calories at Chili's, Pizza Hut is too cheesy and Taco Bell is packed with sodium.
Most dietitians said you can find something healthy just about anywhere you go by substituting. "Ask if you can get an entree grilled instead of fried, ask if you can substitute a salad or veggie instead of a French fry, ask if you can get a marinara sauce instead of a white creamy sauce," said dietitian Amy Goodson
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It's interesting to see that McDonald's is not on the list, what with the "Super Size Me" phenomenon going on in recent years.
With the busy lifestyles that people lead today, it is simply not an option to make healthy, home cooked meals every evening. We are going to look for healtier options when getting our fast food.
I think your topic is extremely fascinating. However, i was surprised to see the olive garden was considered healthier than pizza hut. Was this survey only taking into account the pizza or also the new pasta items that pizza hut is now offering as well? Also how is a red sauce healthier than a white sauce?
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