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Six Healthy Fast Food Meals

Fast food is bad food, right? Not necessarily. There’s nearly always a healthy option that’s just as delicious as the calorie-laden options on the menu.
Knowing what to go for can make the difference between a guilty blow-out and an enjoyable, quick refuelling. There is no reason to have one of those moments where you think “my diet can wait until tomorrow”. If you’re a bit savvy with what you order then getting a takeaway can be just another part of your nutrition. Losing weight is a process and not an event – keep an eye to your personal goals at all times, and then order wisely! Here’s six options for you to consider:

1. The kebab shop.

The doner kebab is something of a staple for the drinking person after a good night out. But the recipe for lamb doner uses fifty percent lamb fat – before you even include the fat in the “lean” meat! It’s definitely one to avoid. But most of the pleasure comes from a good coating of chilli sauce, so why not do the smart thing and go for the chicken shish kebab. It’s always made from lean chicken breast, and when pepped up with the house chilli sauce it makes a mouthwatering and amazingly healthy meal. I have at least one a week from my favourite kebab house.

2. The Indian Restaurant

Most Indian dishes – that is to say the ones that come with a sauce, are made from a standard curry base sauce that is made on site by each restaurant. The recipe varies from restaurant to restaurant, but the cooking method invariably involves frying part-cooked meat and vegetables along with a dollop of this sauce in large amounts of vegetable oil, or even clarified butter. This is why if you get a Christmas card from your local takeaway the chances are you have a spare tyre around your waist!
The solution is to go for a tandoor-cooked meal. My personal favourite is the tandoori mixed grill, a lean and spicy meal that’s wonderfully filling without the bloat factor that comes from the oily rice. My trick is to pour over it the accompanying mint yoghurt, which combines with the spices to make a Low Fat And delicious sauce. When working away from home this is my evening meal pretty much every night!

3. The fish and chip shop

I absolutely love fish and chips. Best eaten sitting in the car on a rainy day at the seaside. It’s easy to have an eyes-bigger-than-tummy moment when ordering but most fish and chip shops give an over-generous portion. Instead of getting the largest portion you can, just get a small one. You’ll still be full afterwards. If you can avoid the fish, go for roast chicken. Even though it will be cooked in the fryer, less fat will be absorbed and you will end up taking on fewer calories.

4. The Mexican

If it’s served sizzling on a platter, that’s good. Less good is anything in a sauce. Pep up chicken fajitas with some spicy salsa and you have a delicious and nutritious meal.

5. The Chinese Restaurant

Being a big fan of Chinese takeaway food, a few years ago I took a course in Chinese Cooking – Takeaway Style. It was delicious, but served as a bit of a wake-up call when I saw how the food was prepared. Some of my favourite dishes were fried three times. This is something to avoid if you can. Choose the boiled rice over the egg fried, and go for anything that has been steamed rather than deep fried. And here’s another tip if you’re eating at home – don’t put it all out on the plate at once. Just put half out and save the rest for breakfast. It makes a wonderful start to the day. The breakfast of champions!

6. The Burger Joint

These places can be a diet graveyard. Do you know how many calories are in a Big Mac with bacon and cheese? Me neither. But if you eat one of these bad boys with a supersize portion of fries that’s most of your days calories in one sitting. If you’re serious about losing weight, and you find yourself in a burger bar looking at the menu, then remember what you are trying to achieve, reflect upon what you have achieved so far, and then go for whatever chicken-in-a-bun type option they offer. And if you simply have to get the fries, go for a small portion and eat them two at a time rather than in handfuls. Take it from me, it can be done.

Remember – you can be slim. It takes a little time but the rewards come quickly. It’s not a smooth process and you will have your ups and downs. It’s important not to get thrown off the track just because you hit a little bump. Smart ordering the next time you are in a fast food shop will help you to stay the course.

About the Author

Once upon a time, there was this construction worker who was in great shape. Then he spent fifteen years working in an office and he turned into a ball of lard. One day, he decided for once and for all, that he was going to be slim again. And lo, he did find a way of losing weight that was simple, effective, and painless. And non-surgical. ‘Cause that’s important. How do I know this? Because I was that construction worker.

I run a site called www.YesYouCanBeSlim.com and there’s tons of information and help. No matter what you’ve tried in the past, I can help you succeed with your weight loss.

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