The most underestimated fast restaurant in America
A registered dietitian identifies the healthiest fast food chain and even shares its preferred menu items.
Americans likefast food, with1 in 3 adults Eat the stuff every day. However, fast food is often higher in calories, saturated fats and sodium, that health experts can contribute to chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease if they are consumed regularly. (21 best healthy cooking hacks of all time)
There are someFast food chainHowever, it serve healthier articles. In fact, Kelli McGrane registered Dietitian registered for the free food monitoring appLoose it! Said a chain, in particular, does a phenomenal job to offer meals in the forefront.
"Noodles and society may seem heavy carbs,But their menu is surprisingly full of healthier options than many other fast food options, " she says. "In addition to being able to order a smaller part of one of their noodles, they also offer salads, zoodles, cauliflower noodles and a variety of lean vegetables and protein."
Below you will see the top five choices of McGran for the country's most underestimated fast food chain, noodles and company.
Veracruz chicken salad without bacon
McGrane says this salad - which contains a tomato, a red onion, a grilled chicken, a corn, a vinaigrette Ranch Jalapeño, a crisp jalateños, a fresh lawyer and a cilantro-no bacon are a great option because it packs enough vegetables and a lot of flavor.
"Less than 400 calories, this salad still manages to pack 23 grams of filling proteins and 3 grams of fibers," explains McGrane. "I also like this is low in saturated fat and added sugars."
Medical salad with chicken
If you are looking for a larger salad, McGran suggests MED salad with chicken, green vegetables, tomato, cucumber, onion, olives, feta and pasta is another solid choice. McGrane loves this salad because it is low in saturated fat, which means better for your heart and always pass 30 grams of protein. (In touch:How many proteins you should actually eat in a meal, according to experts)
"The main disadvantage is that it is high in sodium," says McGrane. However, if you opt for any dressing, you will spread 430 milligrams of sodium.
Zucchini Rosa with grilled chicken
"For a low carbohydrate option, it is a great option because it is high in protein and contains several vegetables, including zucchini noodles, spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms," explains McGrane. "Despite a cream sauce, this dish is relatively low in total and saturated fat. However, it is high in sodium, you will want to look at your salt consumption for the rest of the day."
Pesto cavatappi
McGranme likes this pasta dish because it is so low sodium and saturated fatOnly 440 milligrams and 4.5 grams, respectively.
"The small order will take you to less than 400 calories, leaving you your place to add grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu to reinforce the protein content," she says.
Japanese pan noodles with seasoned tofu
"Unfortunately, all the dishes inspired by Asia are high in sugar," said McGrane. "However, if you're really in the mood, a small order of Japanese pan-tree noodles with tofu is your best bet."
For the comparison, the small bowl of the orange chicken Grilled lo mein with noodles and clocks of the company at 1,820 milligrams of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends that you limit your consumption to only 2,300 milligrams of sodium every day, which means that you consume most of your day of a day with a small bowl of this menu item.
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