Everybody always says that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but often times lunch is the most overlooked. It's smack-dab in the middle of your busy day. In today's fast moving world, we don't always have the time to prep our lunches the night before, which can lead us to taking the easy route for lunch- fast food. When health is your focus, this option rarely ends well. However, what if I told you there ARE a few healthy fast food options out there? Keep reading to find out exactly what to order!
#1. Chick Fil A's Grilled Market Salad
A classic favorite all around, it's hard to say no to Chick Fil A. However, they have much healthier options than your typical chicken sandwich and waffle fries! Order this Grilled Market Salad and you won't be disappointed. With grilled chicken, strawberries, blueberries, blue cheese, and more, this salad is bursting with flavor with only 320 calories! Pair it with Chick Fil A's Light Balsamic Vinaigrette or Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette for another low-cal option.
#2. Chipotle's New Whole 30, Paleo, and Keto Bowls
I'm sure by now you've heard of the Whole 30, Paleo, and Keto diets. Maybe you yourself are following one of these. The good news is that Chipotle has recently hopped on these trends as well! They have made their fajita veggies Whole 30 compliant as well as their salsas. The bowls are all relatively similar in composition, using Chipotle's healthiest ingredients. For more specifics on what to order, check out this article.
#3. Subway's Veggie Delite
For the most nutritious option, order this sub on Subway's 9-grain wheat bread. The veggie delite comes with double cheese for protein and all the veggies you'd like. Load up your sub with low-cal vegetables like lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumbers, and onions. Top it off with Subway's oil and vinegar or the famous Subway vinaigrette. This sub is around only 200 calories, and it's so good, you won't even miss the highly-processed lunch meat included on their other subs.
#4. McDonald's Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
McDonals's is often looked at as the most unhealthy fast food of all, but wait until you try their Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich before you count them out! With only 380 calories, this sandwich is delicious and contains a whopping 36 grams of protein. For an even healthier option, ask for extra lettuce instead of the bun. Pair it with a $1 any-size black coffee and you'll be full for hours!
#5. Taco Bell's Steak Fresco Soft Taco
A favorite choice for all, taco bell has many hidden gems included in their menu. Taco bell is said to be the healthiest fast-food chain of all. When you need a quick bite for lunch, stop by the taco bell drive thru and ask for a few Steak Fresco soft tacos! Each one only contains 150 calories and has 10 grams of protein! To explore the many other healthy options at Taco Bell, check out their menu.
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