We’ve all been there. When you just can’t cook or are stuck on the road with nowhere else to eat, swinging by the nearest drive-thru might be most convenient option to just getting some food in your stomach. But opting for fast food doesn’t have to mean compromising all your healthy eating goals.
Not all fast-food menus are made equal, and some items are healthier than others. When scanning through menus, look for meals that are not only lower in calories compared to other options (think a single burger verses a deluxe burger with all the works), but are also lower in artery-clogging saturated fat. Go for items that have even some non-fried vegetables or fruit (or both); this will help balance out your meal.
With that, we’ve rounded up the best fast-food meal options that can fit into a healthy eating plan.