Fast Food

Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

It can lead to over-eating...weight gain...and a host of psychological consequences.

Dieting can bring out the worst in us. Research suggests that the low calerie and restrictive diets make us anxious, irritable, frustrated and depressed. The key to success is to make healthier choices without starving or eliminating the foods you love.

Robert Collier states, “Success is the sum of small efforts ~ repeated day-in' and day-out.'

Sometimes the obvious answer is the right answer:

Eat Less! Make Healthy Choices! Move More!

Victor Klam, in humour states, “Even if you fall on your face, you're still moving forward.”

Mayo Clinic News Network

“An occasional stop for fast food can fit into a healthy diet if you're careful about what you order.

Keep portion sizes small. If the fast food restaurant offers several sandwiches, pick the smallest.
Bypass hamburgers with 2 or 3 patties, which can be close to 800 calories. Choose instead a regular or children's-sized hamburger, which has about 250 calories.

Skip the large serving of French fries. Ask for a small serving instead.

This switch alone, can save 200 calories.

Choose healthier side-dishes. Take advantage of the healthy side-dishes offered at many fast-food restaurants. Instead of French fries, choose a side salad with low-fat dressing or a baked potato. Or add a fruit bowl or a fruit and yogourt option to your meal. Other healthy choices include apple or orange slices, corn on the cob, steamed rice or baked potato chips.

Go green: Choose an entire salad with grilled chicken, shrimp or vegetables. Choose a dressing you like, but use half the package or keep the salad dressing on the side to control the number of calories.

Watch out for high-calorie salads, such as those with fried toppings. Also, skip extras such as cheese and croutons, which quickly increase calorie count.

Opt for the grilled items. Fried and breaded foods are high in fat and calories. Select grilled or roasted meats ~ such as turkey or chicken breast, lean ham or roast beef.

Watch what you drink. Many beverages are high in calories: a large regular soda (30 ounces) has more than 300 calories. Instead, order diet soda, water, unsweetened iced tea, sparkling water or mineral water. Also skip the shakes and other ice cream drinks. Large shakes can contain more than 800 calories.

Have it Your Way

Remember, you don't have to settle for what comes with your sandwich or meal ~ not even at fast-food restaurants.

Ask for healthier options and substitutions. And keep your eye on portion size.”

Compiled by MBK...August 27, 2019
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