When eating healthier food, it might seem like fast food is out of the question. But did you know there are good for you options? Here are the 10 healthiest fast-food restaurants!
Panera
Panera has a lot of healthy options for you to choose from. There are a plethora of salads, sandwiches, and soups to choose from. When ordering, make sure you take the cheese off your sandwiches and do not order anything with too much sugar. Also for the side, choose an apple instead of chips or a baguette.
Panda Express
Panda Express might be an interesting addition to this list, but hear me out. The Wok Smart menu is a way for you to have healthier options that are as little as 300 calories and contain at least 8 grams of protein. You can get grilled meats, brown rice, and as many veggies as you want. See, there is a reason why Panda Express is on this list!
Smoothie King
Smoothie King has some of the best smoothies around! Smoothies have a good deal of fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy. All of those combined can give you a nice pep in your step. Just be careful, larger cups can have a lot of sugar and calories. Always make sure you are paying attention when you are creating your favorite smoothie.
Chipotle
The plus of Chipotle is that you can create your own meal. Salads, burrito bowls, and burritos are all menu items you can make! Add on the protein and vegetables to get yourself that added boost of fiber. Make sure you limit your queso, sour cream, and chips though so you don’t have too many calories. Everything in moderation!
Starbucks
Starbucks is known for its coffee. But did you know there are healthy meal options on their menu? There are some sandwiches, egg bites, and even oatmeal you can buy there. Also, you can try a protein pack with nuts, eggs, and fruit in it. Starbucks has more than coffee, and some things on the healthy side!
Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen might not be in all 50 states, but it is located in 21! You can build your own bowl with rice or quinoa or build a salad with kale, spinach, or romaine lettuce. Then you can also top your bowl or salad with nuts, beans, and more. Feel like picking up something pre-made? They have those too, making it easy to grab a quick meal.
Burger King
Burger King offers Impossible Burgers, which is a great vegetarian option for the Whopper. It is important to know that there isn’t much of a caloric difference between Impossible Burgers and the Whopper and that both burgers are cooked on the same grill. To add more of a health boost, you can get your meals without the bun and opt to have no mayonnaise or cheese.
CAVA
CAVA is a Mediterranean restaurant that has bowls, salads, and more. You can get falafel, eggplant, and different types of grilled meats. There are plenty of vegetables to add to your meals! The restaurant also has something called Right Rice which is created from lentil, pea, and chickpea flours, making it a healthier option than traditional rice.
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Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company has a lot of, well, noodles. But there are healthier options on the menu. You can get zucchini noodles, gluten-free noodles, or LEANguini noodles which have 44% fewer carbs and 50% more protein than regular noodles. Who knew there were so many healthy options at this type of restaurant?
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Wendy’s
Wendy’s is known for its fast food, but did you know it also had salads on its menu? There are four different salads: Parmesan Caesar, Cobb, Apple Pecan, and Taco. It is important to make sure you don’t use too much dressing and try to get less cheese, so you take in fewer calories.