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Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Choose an entree salad with grilled chicken, shrimp or garden vegetables Choose a dressing you like, but be cautious with the amount. Use half the package to control the number of calories from added fat and sugar. Watch out for high-calorie salads, such as those with deep-fried shells or those topped with breaded chicken or other fried toppings. Also skip salad extras, such as cheese and croutons, which quickly increase the calorie count.
Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Remember that fried and breaded foods, such as crispy chicken sandwiches and breaded fish fillets, are high in fat and calories. Select grilled or roasted lean meats, such as turkey or chicken breast, lean ham or lean roast beef.
Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Instead of settling for what comes with your sandwich or meal, ask for healthier options and substitutions. For example, ask for lettuce and tomato and no condiments on your sandwich.
Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Remember that what you drink counts, too. Many beverages are high in calories. For example, a large regular soda (32 ounces) has more than 300 calories. Instead, order water or unsweetened iced tea. Also, skip the shakes and other ice-cream drinks. Large shakes can contain more than 800 calories.
If you're interested in buying organic food products, make sure you know what to look for. To carry the U.S. Department of Agriculture organic seal, products must be 100 percent organic or be made with at least 95 percent organic ingredients. No other products can carry the organic seal.
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Learn the meaning behind various expiration dates found on food packages, including 'sell by' date and 'best if used by' dates.
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Beverages such as soda and fruit drinks are a major source of added sugar in the U.S. diet. Added sugars contribute calories but no essential nutrients to your diet. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10 percent of total calories. That's 200 calories for a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Consider that a 12-ounce can of soda has upwards of 100 calories from added sugars.