Getting healthy doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to all your favourite fast foods. It's all about moderation. Foods aren't good or bad. You can still chow down on a tasty burger, as long as you go for lower-fat foods at other meals. You might even try swapping items in your meal deals. Have you ever thought of substituting juice or milk for pop?
Beef up your burger-meal
When you grab a burger on the run, try these smart food alternatives. They'll leave you feeling energized and revitalized.
- First, check the entire menu. Burgers are okay, but what else do they have?
- Find out if you can substitute juice or milk for pop in the meal deals.
- Maybe you can even swap salad or a baked potato for fries.
- If you're stuck for ideas, think about ordering chili, a grilled chicken sandwich, soup, salad, or even a hearty vegetable soup.
Add some life to your slice
Tired of always ordering the same old pizza? Why not add some life to your big slice with these tasty suggestions:
- Load up with vegetable toppings like tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, or broccoli.
- If you're a meat-lover, try a less greasy one like chicken.
- And don't forget about the crust. If you've never tried whole wheat or whole grain - you don't know what you're missing.