"Healthy" Fast Food?

I hear comments all of the time about how people don't have time to make lunch and take it with them, or how they are always on the go and don't have time to eat healthy.
To that, I say: Get up a little earlier and make yourself lunch, or make it the night before. It really only takes a few minutes, and when you make it, you control what goes into your food.
But, for all of you die-hards that feel you can't give up fast food-guess what? There are actually some healthier choices for you.............So, if the drive-thru is calling to you, go for one of the following:


KFC Small Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

120 calories
4.5g fat, 1g saturated fat
Even when made with milk and butter (some KFCs use these ingredients; others don't), mashed is always better than fried. Don't worry about the gravy; it adds only a few calories and just half a gram of fat.

KFC Original Recipe Drumstick

140 calories

8g fat, 2g saturated fat
Order one regular drumstick (avoid the Extra Crispy, which is just fast-food speak for "extra high in saturated and trans fats"), and fill up on the chain's better-for-you sides, such as baked beans, or a small helping of the next two choices on the list.

KFC Small Potato Salad

180 calories
9g fat, 1.5g saturated fat
Made with red bell peppers, onions, celery, and about a tablespoon of mayo, this is a tasty, trans-fat-free alternative to the deep-fried Potato Wedges.

KFC Small Cole Slaw

190 calories
11g fat, 2g saturated fat
Cole slaw's two main ingredients have a lot going for them: Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber; carrots are chock-full of vitamins A, K, and C and potassium.

KFC Honey BBQ Sandwich

300 calories

6g fat, 1.5g saturated fat

This Southern specialty is actually the lowest-calorie full-size sandwich on the menu.

Taco Bell Fresco Style Crunchy Taco

150 calories
7g fat, 2.5g saturated fat
When you ask for your meal Fresco Style, you get fresh salsa (packed with cancer-fighting lycopene) instead of fatty cheese and sauce. Pair your taco with a safe but filling side (like beans or rice), so you won't be hungry again before you leave the parking lot.

Taco Bell Fresco Style Grilled Steak Soft Taco

170 calories
5g fat, 1.5g saturated fat
Although red meat does deliver a little fat, it also adds protein, zinc, iron, and vitamin B12.

Taco Bell Fresco Style Tostada

200 calories
6g fat, 1g saturated fat

Makes a healthy taco alternative.

Pizza Hut 12" Fit 'N Delicious Pizza with Diced Chicken, Red Onion, and Green Pepper

2 slices, 340 calories
9g fat, 4g saturated fat
A  thin crust, lean chicken, and vegetable toppings, plus half the cheese of the regular Thin 'N Crispy Pizza.

Pizza Hut 12" Veggie Lover's Hand-Tossed Pizza

1 slice, 220 calories
6g fat, 3g saturated fat
One slice is sometimes just as satisfying as more, as long as it has a thick crust and a full allotment of cheese. Though not quite as light as the Fit 'N Delicious, the Hand-Tossed pies are still lower in calories than its deep-dish pan pizzas.

Wendy's Jr. Hamburger

280 calories
9g fat, 3.5g saturated fat

Skip the side of fries and have a Low-Fat Strawberry Flavored Yogurt with Granola Topping (250 calories) for dessert.

Wendy's Large Chili

330 calories
9g fat, 3.5g saturated fat
Packed with folate-, iron- and fiber-rich beans, the 12-ounce serving will fill you up. Round out your meal with a Mandarin Orange Cup (80 calories).

Wendy's Ultimate Chicken Grill

360 calories
7g fat, 1.5g saturated fat
It has half the fat of Wendy's other non-burger sandwiches, thanks to Honey Mustard Sauce instead of mayo and grilling instead of deep-frying.

Unhealthiest Fast Foods:
In reality, fast food isn't really all that healthy. Most of the food is packed with calories, fat and sodium. The above are the healthiest and best choices. The following are the worst and most unhealthy choices you could put into your body. The foods to avoid are:

Quizno's Tuna Melt Combo-1,900 calories
Wendy's Triple Baconator Value Meal-1,850 calories
Burger King's Triple Whopper w/Cheese Value Meal-1,800 calories
McDonald's Big Breakfast Platter-1,370 calories, 65 grams of fat

You don't have to stop eating fast food, just make smarter choices when ordering. Instead of fries, get a side salad or fruit. Instead of the triple burger, get a junior burger with a side of yogurt or fruit. Instead of the large or extra large drink, go for a small-or, drink water. By making smarter choices, you eliminate most of the calories and fat, and you walk away without feeling like there's a lead ball in your stomach. Your body will thank you.