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Low Carb Fast Food Choices

Low Carb Fast Food Choices

Low carbohydrate options while dining at fast food restaurants are a nutritious way to maintain your health and well-being while on the go. Fast food has often received a bad rap, but menus are now providing some healthier options.

Identification

    A low carb diet means that carbs are restricted, and they are often replaced with a fat or protein. A carb would be anything in a group of organic compounds that include sugar, starch, cellulose and gums. Most identifiable carbs include breads, pastas, cereals and rice.

Function

    The function of a low carb diet in fast food is to reduce obesity or for weight control. When your body stops absorbing carbohydrates, your body can go into ketosis.

Expert Insight

    Some low carb fast food options:

    In-N-Out Burger: protein style burger. Replaces the traditional bun with lettuce leaves.

    Carl's Jr.: protein style burger. Lettuce replaces the bun.

    Burger King: tender grilled chicken without the bun (3 grams of carbs).

    El Pollo Loco: skinless chicken breast meal.

Tips

    Order salads with grilled chicken and don't get croutons.

    Order burgers and sandwiches with no bread.

    Compare nutritional information.

    Watch out for "empty carbs" like alcohol.

Benefits

    Benefits of a low carb diet include weight loss, improved triglycerides, increased HDL (good) cholesterol, decreased blood pressure and lower blood insulin level.

Benefits

    Benefits of a low carb diet include increased energy, better mental ability, improved mood, lower "compulsive" eating, less craving for sweets and carbs and lower blood pressure.

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