How to Buy Healthy Fast Food

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Go for grilled, broiled or steamed entre'es over fried. Chicken, turkey and fish are leaner than ground beef. Say no to special sauces, cheese, mayonnaise and bacon; they'll pack on the calories, fat and cholesterol. Order regular or junior meals instead of supersize meals. If you have a big appetite, include a side salad with low-cal dressing. Pick up a salad. Leafy greens, veggies and beans are great but be frugal with bacon bits, cheese, mayonnaise-based salads and creamy dressings. Avoid fried tortilla shells. Hold the dressing in exchange for dessert. Creamy salad dressings have more calories and fat in a single serving than a large cookie. Drink water, skim milk or unsweetened iced tea instead of soda. Expand your definition of fast food: sub sandwiches or wraps with lean meat (no cheese, no mayo), burritos (no cheese, no sour cream), Greek kebabs or pitas. Help yourself!