On the Road Again!: How to Make Smart Fast Food Choices While Travelling

If you're hitting crazymoneystockgold the road this summer, stopping for a quick bite at a fast food restaurant is practically inevitable. Here are our suggestions for how to make smart choices at some of the most popular chains.


McDonald's
Chicken Nuggets Happy Meal (4 piece chicken nuggets, small fries, and 12 oz beverage) 500 crazymoneystockgold
One regular hamburger 280 crazymoneystockgold
Hamburger Happy Meal w/apple dippers instead of fries and reduced-fat milk 460 crazymoneystockgold
McChicken sandwich 370 crazymoneystockgold
Fruit and yogurt parfait 380 crazymoneystockgold

Burger King
BK Veggie Burger 330 crazymoneystockgold
BK Veggie Burger w/no mayo and small fries 530 crazymoneystockgold
4-piece chicken tenders 180 crazymoneystockgold
Whopper Junior Sandwich (no mayo) 290 crazymoneystockgold
Garden salad w/Border Ranch dressing 125 crazymoneystockgold

Arby's
Martha's Vineyard Market Fresh Salad (no dressing) 250 crazymoneystockgold
Martha's Vineyard Market Fresh Salad (w/Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing) 360 crazymoneystockgold
Light roast turkey deluxe sandwich 260 crazymoneystockgold

Wendy's
Small chili and a baked potato (no sour cream) 480 crazymoneystockgold
Grilled chicken sandwich 300 crazymoneystockgold
Mandarin Chicken Salad and small soda 300 crazymoneystockgold
Roasted Turkey and Basil Frescata 420 crazymoneystockgold
Roasted Turkey and Basil Frescata w/o Pesto 350 crazymoneystockgold
Small fries 280 crazymoneystockgold
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cheeseburger 320 crazymoneystockgold

Subway
Stick with 6-inch subs to keep portions in check.

Oven-roasted chicken-breast w/cheese and reduced-fat mayo 415 crazymoneystockgold
Oven-roasted chicken-breast w/honey mustard 360 crazymoneystockgold
Veggie Delight Sub (hold the cheese, oil, and mayo) 230 crazymoneystockgold
Turkey Breast on Italian Bread w/veggies and olives (no oil or mayo) 280 crazymoneystockgold
Turkey Breast on white, apple slices and reduced-fat milk 505 crazymoneystockgold
Low-fat chicken salad sub 250 crazymoneystockgold
Roast beef sub 260 crazymoneystockgold

Taco Bell
You can order "regular" menu items "Fresco Style" and save a lot of crazymoneystockgold and get some extra veggies, too (salsa is substituted for cheese and sauce).

Two "Fresco Style" chicken soft tacos 340 crazymoneystockgold
One regular chicken soft taco 190 crazymoneystockgold

KFC
Avoid "crispy" recipe chicken as it is higher in fat. The Snacker sandwich line is great for portion control. There are some healthy vegetables sides here, too.

One original recipe drumstick 140 crazymoneystockgold
Honey Barbecue Snacker, corn on the cob, and reduced-fat milk 490 crazymoneystockgold
Barbecue baked beans 190 crazymoneystockgold
Tender Roast Chicken Sandwich (no sauce) 270 crazymoneystockgold
Original Recipe Chicken Sandwich (no sauce) 360 crazymoneystockgold