Here is the list I promised, a little later then planned but at least I finally got it up. It should help get you started on a healthier path.

Healthier Fast Food Choices
There are going to be times when you will visit a fast food place. It would be impossible not to be put in that situation in this day and age. You should not feel bad about eating this food every once and awhile. What should be taken into account though is choosing the healthier things on these respected menus. I am going to give you a little list of what is healthier and what is unhealthier at your favorite fast food places.

A lot of the places now are introducing healthy option menus. Where some of the unhealthiness comes in is in the condiments. Eliminating mayonnaise, sour cream, salad dressings and cheese can help in keeping those items down in calories and fat.
Even with choosing the healthier choices menu and doing your best to keep the calories down when eating fast food, keep portion sizes down. It is proven that people tend to eat bigger portion sizes when not eating in there own home.

So here are the lists:

Least Healthy:

Chicken Nuggets
Croissant Breakfast
Fried Fish or Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Fried Chicken
Large and Jumbo Size Fries
Onion Rings
Cheese Sauce
Most “Special Sauces”
Tartar Sauce
Sour cream
Gravy
Guacamole
Soda/Pop

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Most Healthy:

Grilled Chicken or Fish Sandwich
Whole Wheat Rolls
Fruit or Fruit and Yogurt
Baked Potato (vegetables instead of cheese, butter or sour cream)
Salad with Dressing on the Side or Fat Free Salad Dressing
Single Hamburger (regular or children’s size)
Low Fat Deli Sandwiches on Wheat Bread or on Pita Bread
Wraps on Whole-Wheat Tortillas (without dressing)
Fat Free / Low Fat Milk or Water

Feel free to leave comments on anthing that I have missed. Lots of different things I am sure :)! I will also add to this list as I come across more items.

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One thing that has been tough for me is eating out. It is always a constant battle with me. I go on streaks of never eating out, but then fall back into the slump of fast food. I am sure I am not the only one with this problem. Of course it would be tough to cut the it (fast food or dinning out) out all at once but it is something that can be done over time.

Something that is crucial when eating fast food or dinning out is choosing something healthy. You will be able to start feeling a bit better about yourself if you choose something healthier, haha at least that my excuse. But serious, even someone that is doing a specific diet should be able to find something healthy on any menu out there.

I am not saying to eat fast food or dine out all the time, but if you get put in the position then you might as well choose healthier then average items. The biggest problem with this is 99% of all people aren’t sure what is healthy or NOT. Well, I will give you some simple and easy choices when out and about. Give me the night to gather some info up and I will have a list set out for you all tomorrow. Until then, contain yourselves, lol, and I will too! Talk to you tomorrow!

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Here is the last part of my What is Healthy blog posts. This particular post covers all the rest of the areas… I think! Make sure and let me know if I missed something.

 Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb
Baking, roasting and broiling are the healthiest ways to cook these meats. Try and trim away any fat from the cut of meat before cooking. When choosing these meats, make sure and pick lean cuts with the least amount of gristle or fat showing. I usually will ask the clerk in the meat department for advice when looking for a nice lean cut of meat.

Poultry (chicken)
Baking, broiling and roasting are the healthiest ways to cook poultry. A regular chicken breast is the healthiest choice of poultry. Try and choose chicken with no skin, or make sure and remove any skin. Before cooking be sure to remove any fat or gristle.

Fish   
Baking, steaming, and broiling are the healthiest ways to cook fish. I will also ask the meat man when I am looking for fresh fish. If it has a strong fishy smell then it isn’t fresh. If there isn’t much of a fresh fish selection then frozen fish may be better.

Other Proteins
Dry beans, peas and lentils offer protein and fiber without the cholesterol and fat that meats have. These can be easily interchanged or added into meals with the meat group, while either maintaining or enhancing the protein intake.

Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta   
Whole-wheat or whole-grain breads are low in fat; they’re also high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. Super Markets are also starting to introduce more whole grain pasta, pitas, rice, wraps and things of that nature. Try and choose these when you have the option, they are becoming more readily available. Both hot and cold cereals are usually low in fat.

Try and stay away from bakery foods like donuts, muffins and rolls. These foods can contain high fat calories. Also avoid snacks like potato chips and tortilla chips. There are many baked or low-fat alternatives out there now.

Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. They add flavor and variety to your diet. They also contain fiber, vitamins and minerals. Dark green vegetables are known to contain more nutrients. When choosing lettuce, choose the darker romaine style lettuce. Try and use herbs and spices to enhance taste of these things because stuff like butters and oils will only add fat and calories.

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