Healthy Fast Food Choice Resources

Just like you, the people behind SparkPeople.com try to plan their meals ahead of time so that we're sure to make the healthiest choices possible. Whether we're short on time or just have a craving for our favorite burger joint, we still try...  Read more

Having spent a week on a road trip, I learned one thing along the way: Fast food is unavoidable, given time and budget constraints. You can’t beat a drive-thru for convenience and speed of service. But the bellyache you get afterward can quickl...  Read more

You start out every day with the best of intentions. This is the day you're going to make time for a healthy breakfast. And for lunch, you'll get a salad from the deli down the street. When the 3 p.m. munchies strike, you won't hit the ca...  Read more

The truth about what nutrients make up your favorite restaurant foods. Atlanta Bread Company (PDF file)– Deli / Sandwich Arby’s – Fast food Auntie Anne’s – Pretzels Baja Fresh – Fast food Baskin Rob...  Read more

If you've read "Fun and Filling Lunches To-Go" then you already have some great ideas for packing a healthy, filling, and tasty lunch. But some days, packing your own meal isn't an option. When you're not able to brown-bag it, d...  Read more

I'm in desperate need of help. I have been a junk food addict since I was 9. I'm 34 now. I still hoard junk food in my desk at home and I even find myself sneaking ice cream when I'm out running errands by myself. This is becoming a problem for me si...  Read more

Sparkpeople has some great tools for tracking foods, and when I don't have a ton of time to create a recipe I'll look up "homemade chicken and rice soup," choose the version that looks like it's probably kinda similar to mind based on the fact that m...  Read more

Mine is pizza. I definitely have a strong emotional attachment to it....  Read more

I'm loathe to link to "Dr. Oz," but I'm wondering about this whole "Plan Detox Diet" -- http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/plan-lose
-weight-eliminating-reactive-foods He starts off on the premise that there are some foods that are "reacti...  Read more

I am a very picky person i tried to edit more than one day a week because i dont eat half of the things and i dont know how to. I need a healthier diet for volly ball and I thought this would help. I am trying to lose weight and tone. also are there...  Read more

Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation where we may not have a healthy meal or snack on hand as we're out and about. Be prepared ahead of time in case you absolutely have to make a fast food stop. Research menus online and make a list of health...  Read more

There will be times when you will have to catch a bite while out of the house. It is inevitable. Knowing this, research fast food restaurants and know the healthy choices (not always a salad.) Most fast food joints provide nutritional info online or...  Read more

This group is for college students who are looking to get healthier and need a little support from those in a similar situation...  Read more

By Sally Kuzemchak, RD, of Family Circle Burger King: Hamburger and Value-Size Unsalted French Fries (480 calories, 21g fat) Follow BK's motto and "Have It Your Way." Order the basic burger without mayo and with extra lettuce and tomato to...  Read more

Fast food chains are working hard on their images. No longer wanting to be known for high-fat fare, stores across the globe are offering more options for the health-conscious consumer. Wendy's Super Value Menu has a few, including their famous Ch...  Read more