Things You'll Need:
- Nutritional value sheet from the restaurant
- Flexibility in eating habits
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Step 1
Avoid the fountain drinks. Soda is full of empty calories. If you get a drink at a fast-food restaurant, opt for the water or diet drinks instead.
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Step 2
Get grilled. One of the major problems with eating at fast-food places is that everything is deep-fat fried. This results in greasy, fatty burgers and sandwiches containing more calories and cholesterol than one person should have throughout the entire day. The solution? Get grilled burgers and sandwiches. They have a lot less calories and are much healthier.
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Step 3
Go for the whole grain. Most burgers and sandwiches are automatically served on white bread. Next time you go in, see if they'll substitute the sesame seed bun for something more wholesome, such as a wholegrain bagel. Otherwise, try eating it without the bun.
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Step 4
Go plain. Don't ask for extras like cheese and bacon. It will save you calories. But don't avoid the salad on top. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions will add some nutrition to your meal.
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Step 5
Avoid the dressing. Many burgers and sandwiches come smothered in mayonnaise, adding a lot of empty calories to your daily intake. Ask them to hold the mayo. On your salad, use half the dressing in the packet.
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Step 6
Substitute the fries. Most fast-food chains offer an option for a side of fries. Opt instead for a salad or a side of fruit.
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Step 7
Go plain. Don't ask for extras like cheese and bacon, leave the sandwich plain. It will save you calories. But don't avoid the salad on top. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions can add a little nutrition to your meal.
