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Step 1
Avoid fried foods. Although they are the most convenient item on the menu, fried foods aren't the only items served during lunch. Look for dishes that haven't been swimming in liquid fat.
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Step 2
Scan the menu for dishes that are raw, baked or grilled. All fast food joints these days offer a lowfat menu. It may take a few seconds longer to prepare, but the longer wait will benefit your waistline.
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Step 3
Go online. A little research before you go out will go a long way. You can find the nutritional information for some of your favorite fast food joints. You can also find the items on the menu that are trans fat free.
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Step 1
Think ahead; pack a lunch. The best way to control your intake of healthy, trans fat free food is to cook the meal yourself. Pack sandwiches that have cold cuts such as turkey, and pack on the veggies: cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, even apples are good on a cold cut sandwich--go wild.
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Step 2
Bypass the pre-packaged food. You know the ones--potato chips, bologna, the lunch packs with the cheese stacks. All of these have trans fats. As a matter of fact according to health writer Jean Wiess, the more the food is processed, the greater the likelihood that it will contain trans fat.
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Step 3
Choose your condiments wisely. Mayonaise is loaded with trans fat. Opt for a trans fat free version or a substitute. Also avoid processed cheeses and spreads, as well as anything that contains hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils.
