A healthier choice can make fast food healthy too

Cheap, convenient, filling and mouth watering taste! Yes, these are the facts which often drive us closer to a fast food restaurant isn’t it? But unfortunately it’s not a healthy option. Eating just one fast food meal can pack enough calories, sodium and fat for an entire day or more.

Well not to lose hope, as an informed customer, you can still make healthier choices and still enjoy the price and convenience of fast food restaurants. Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants is easier if you prepare ahead by checking guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices at your favourite restaurants. You can also choose to patronize restaurants that focus on natural, high quality food. If you don’t prepare ahead of time, common sense guidelines help to make your meal healthier. For example, a seemingly healthy salad can be a diet minefield when smothered in high-fat dressing and fried toppings, so choose a salad with fresh veggies, grilled toppings and a lighter dressing. Portion control is also important, as many fast food restaurants serve enough food for several meals in the guise of a single serving. Last but not the least, try to develop habits like drinking water with your meal instead of soda. Try adding a little lemon to your water or ordering unsweetened iced tea. Also eat mindfully that is pay attention to what you eat and savour each bite. Mindful eating relaxes you, so you digest better, and makes you feel more satisfied.

So, next time you eat out in a fast food corner don’t forget this golden tips :-)