Let’s face it – no one is perfect when it comes to meal prep. Maybe, you’re tied up with the kid’s extracurricular activities one weekend, or perhaps, work took all the brainpower and strength you had to conduct your usual Sunday routine of meal planning and grocery shopping. Whatever the reason might be, there are times where you’ll have to resort to fast food, in order to fit a well-balanced meal into your daily meal plan.
Now, you might be thinking, “Huh? Fast Food? Well-balanced?” Little as you might know, fast food menus are actually chock-full of healthy options. We just often tend to bypass them for our go-to orders or the flashy, new menu item we saw on a Facebook ad. Instead, you should consider these 4 surprisingly healthy fast food orders, which can be found at a number of your different fast food favorites!
McDonald’s Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 380 Calories
Chicken should certainly be the protein that you’re picking – and, you can do it again and again with McDonald’s Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich. With only 380 calories with 7 grams of fat, 44 grams of carbs, and 37 grams of protein, this sandwich is meant to fill you up for the day. Nix the fries for a healthier McDonald’s side, and you won’t feel like you’re breaking the calorie bank.
Chick-Fil-A’s Grilled Market Salad, 310 Calories
For healthy fast food options, there’s really no better option than Chick-Fil-A. Here, you’ll find a number of grilled chicken items, including nuggets, wraps, and of course, salads. Although salads may seem like a way to avoid indulging in a fast food meal, there are healthy options that you can enjoy just as much as the not-so-healthy ones. Take the Grilled Chicken Market Salad with berries, roasted walnuts, blue cheese, and grilled chicken breast, for example!
Wendy’s Junior Hamburger, 460 Calories
There’s nothing like a classic hamburger, made with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and mustard or ketchup. All of these toppings and condiments come on the Wendy’s Junior Hamburger, an ideal fast food pick that will give you what you want – a good, ol’ fashioned American hamburger that is perfectly portioned and easy to pair with a garden salad or apple slices from Wendy’s menu.
Starbuck’s Bistro Box, All Seven Selections Under 500 Calories
Starbucks carries a selection of seven Bistro Box options – all of which are under 500 calories and considered a good source of fiber. Each box contains a healthy balance of carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, and a combination of fruit and veggies. You can expect cheese, nuts, boiled eggs, and more for an affordable lunch without any other types of residual guilt.
Making our residents’ lives easier and more enjoyable is a primary goal of ours at Oxford at Country Club Apartments in Baytown, Texas. We hope that these new ideas add convenience to your day-to-day routine!