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Fast food places, restaurants, and grocery stores have a lot of different options when it comes to choosing foods while eating out with friends. Eating out may give you opportunities to try new foods that are packed with nutrients. We're here to offer tips as well as things to think about when eating out. 

The USDA provides some tips to think about when eating out: 

1. Drinking water with your meal or drinks without added sugars.

2. Starting your meal with a salad. Incorporating vegetables into meals can help you feel full.

3. Share the main dish! This can also help save money. 

4. Pack snacks. Being prepared, especially on drives to or from work. Packing fruit such as an apple or banana can be easy options. 

Red Apples

 

Pay Attention to Nutrition Information

Many restaurants and fast food places have their nutrition information online now. Looking at the menu prior to meeting up with friends at a restaurant may help you choose what to eat while keeping in mind your goals. You may also be able to check the amount of fat and sodium in these meals. 

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Quick Quiz! 

True or false? A salad it the best option for me to choose at a fast food place.

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This may be false! A salad may not always be the best choice at a fast food place. It's important to take into consideration the toppings on salads as well as salad dressings. Fruits and vegetables are important to incorporate into your diet! Ask for salad dressings on the side or pick a salad that incorporates a protein source such as chicken.

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Listen to Your Body

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Listening to your hunger cues can be confusing. It has been suggested to think of how hungry you are on a scale from one to ten. It may take up to 20 minutes for your brain to register how full you are. Take time to eat and enjoy meals! Food can be taken home from a meal and be eaten the next day.

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Fast Food Options

Here are some healthy options at fast food places to keep in mind!

 

Subway

Subway has many options to keep your sub on the lighter side. Try something like...

  • A spinach wrap or wheat bread

  • Deli turkey

  • American cheese

  • Lettuce

  • Tomato

  • Cucumbers

https://www.subway.com › Documents › Nutrition › US_Nutrition_Values

 

 

Wendy's

  • Grilled chicken sandwich

  • Half apple chicken pecan salad

  • Half parmesan caesar chicken salad

Sides:

  • Apple bites

  • Chili

https://order.wendys.com/categories?site=menu

 

 

Chipotle

  • White or brown rice

  • Chicken

  • Black beans

  • Fajita vegetables

  • Tomato salsa

  • Corn salsa

  • Lettuce

https://chipotle.com/order/#menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Tips: Eating Foods Away from Home. (2016, January). Retrieved October 25, 2020, from https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-eating-foods-away-home

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Being on the go or enjoying time out with friends can be hard when food is constantly on your mind...

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