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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Not So Fast: Healthy Fast-Food Choices
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The drive thru doesn't always have to derail your diet. It is possible to stick to your weight-loss program while still hitting your favorite fast-food joints. The secret is to maintain the plan by making smart choices.
Before you order a burger, fries and soda, explore the healthier options available. If you're already turning your nose up at the thought of it, this is sure to put things in perspective. Order a McDonalds Big Tasty, a large fry and a large Coke, and it will cost you a whopping 1,516 calories - an entire day's worth of calories in one meal. Did we mention the 83 grams of fat? That doesn't mean you can't eat at the golden arches or its other fast counterparts, just be certain to see the light. It goes beyond just passing on the super size.
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The calories aren't as big as a problem as many believe if you calculate your calories by the week rather than by the day. Calories by the week will allow you to cheat once or twice a week and compensate for your abuse during the remaining five or six days of the same week. I.E. If your "OVER" indulge by 800 calories on Friday, you can compensate for this by reducing your daily calories by 133 for the next 6 days. [133 x 6 = 798]
A key to a healthy diet is to enjoy all foods while you compensate for the effects of bad food. Healthy oils,[mono,poly,omega 3] an abundance of whole grains, vegetables, fish, and beans will allow for you to sneak some red meats and fast foods every week while you maintain a low calorie and high nutrition healthy diet.