Maintaining a balanced diet & sticking to your healthy eating routine can be quite effortful, even more so when you’re on the road and the closest option to satiate your hunger is a fast food outlet.

Now, if you are anything like the average person, you probably have unhealthy connotations attached to the phrase “Fast-food” & therefore usually resort to either bailing out from purchasing the food completely or revolt to buying food that is high in fats. Tell you what, there actually is such a thing as healthy fast food, so you don’t have to beat yourself up for all the times you were in a pickle & consumed food with excessive calories, because you didn’t know. The following meals are quick to prepare & can be your go-to options the next time you are in haste or not in the mood for home-cooked meals. 

Jerk Chicken Burger

We all love our burgers, don’t we? Some even try to indulge in it every now and then even though they are on a diet. Unlike the ordinary burger(s) we’re used to, this is a low-carb kind, which has the advantage of efficiently regulating your metabolism. So bid goodbye to your normal burger and say hello to this kind with a Jamaican-inspired spicy seasoning Gem lettuce, mayonnaise and fresh thyme sprigs. 

Breakfast Burrito 

These come in various forms, the different ingredients used in each one are what makes them unique. The most healthy ones include ingredients like tortillas and tons of vegetables. When you order at an eatery, you can pick anyone that is most likely to tickle your taste buds. 

Chick-Fil-A’s Grilled Chicken Nuggets

Its smoky taste is what makes it distinct. It is usually served with lettuce and tomato but you are at liberty to choose your own vegetable sides. They contain 25 grams of protein and only 140 calories. Perfect for when you just want a quick snack on any given occasion. 

Starbucks’ Protein Box

As much as Starbucks is widely known for its coffee, they are also health-conscious.  This is a choice assorted meal that is constituent of tart apples, grapes, white cheddar cheese, muesli bread as well as smoked turkey. So instead of ice cream, try this the next time. 

Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Contrary to the normal cooked chicken, this grilled one is pan-fried and uses different marinara sauces, giving it a distinct taste. Grilling it also gives it an enhanced sense of taste. Some restaurants also add cheese over the chicken to induce that soothing texture. 

Baked Potato

Instead of potatoes fried in oil,  baked ones are a much healthier alternative. They are high in carb and contain low protein & no fat at all. Therefore they also help to manage blood sugar levels, improve heart health & control appetite. 

Steamed Summer Roll

Be easy on the boerewors roll and stick to these fresh rolls include crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs which are all enveloped within rice paper wrappers. If you are preparing this at home, you can decide to pimp it however way you like. 

Read this HOLR article for more healthy alternatives that you can opt for instead of junk. 

Published by HOLR Magazine.