Low Carb Fast Food Choices
Low carbohydrate options while dining at fast food restaurants are a nutritious way to maintain your health and well-being while on the go. Fast food has often received a bad rap, but menus are now providing some healthier options.
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Identification
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A low carb diet means that carbs are restricted, and they are often replaced with a fat or protein. A carb would be anything in a group of organic compounds that include sugar, starch, cellulose and gums. Most identifiable carbs include breads, pastas, cereals and rice.
Function
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The function of a low carb diet in fast food is to reduce obesity or for weight control. When your body stops absorbing carbohydrates, your body can go into ketosis.
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Expert Insight
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Some low carb fast food options:
In-N-Out Burger: protein style burger. Replaces the traditional bun with lettuce leaves.
Carl's Jr.: protein style burger. Lettuce replaces the bun.
Burger King: tender grilled chicken without the bun (3 grams of carbs).
El Pollo Loco: skinless chicken breast meal.
Tips
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Order salads with grilled chicken and don't get croutons.
Order burgers and sandwiches with no bread.
Compare nutritional information.
Watch out for "empty carbs" like alcohol.
Benefits
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Benefits of a low carb diet include weight loss, improved triglycerides, increased HDL (good) cholesterol, decreased blood pressure and lower blood insulin level.
Benefits
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Benefits of a low carb diet include increased energy, better mental ability, improved mood, lower "compulsive" eating, less craving for sweets and carbs and lower blood pressure.
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References
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