Sometimes you have to eat on the run. Sometimes you just want to eat away from home. But can you fit fast food into a healthy diet? Of course! Here are some healthy options you can find when dining out at Wendy's. Most of these options are below 250 calories and 10 grams of fat and can be included in a health diet once in a while. Jr. Hamburger Calories - 220 Fat- 8 grams Protein - 13 grams Mandarin Chicken Salad (skip the almond, noodles and substitute the dressing) Calories - 180 Fat - 2 grams Protein - 24 grams Chicken Caesar Salad (skip the croutons and substitute the dressing) Calories - 180 Fat - 4 grams Protein - 28 grams Side Salad Calories - 35 Fat - 0 grams Protein - 1 gram Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Calories - 90 Fat- 6 grams Protein - 0 grams Fat Free French Dressing Calories - 70 Fat - 0 grams Protein - 0 grams Small Chili Calories - 190 Fat - 6 grams Protein - 14 grams Strawberry Yogurt Squeezerz Calories - 70 Fat - .5 grams Protein - 2 grams Mandarin Orange Cup Calories - 80 Fat - 0 grams Protein - 1 gram Low Fat Milk Calories - 100 (white) 170 (chocolate) Fat - 2.5 grams Protein - 8 grams Now that you have all these options, the fun is putting together a meal that best meets your nutrient needs. Here is a healthy meal from Wendy's that I would put together: Wendy's Jr. Hamburger Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mandarin Oranges Water Total = 445 calories; 14 grams fat; 15 grams protein I will share other restaurant and meal ideas in the future. Let me know if you have a specific chain you would like to learn more about. Share your meal combination ideas. Will you keep any of these ideas in mind next time you find yourself needing to eat out? |
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