Anna Delany and Joan Bushman
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Fruit - the original fast food When you pull up to the order window, or make your way to the counter, keep in mind some better and worse fast-food choices.
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Breakfast |
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Small breakfast burrito Breakfast bagel Egg McMuffin Fruit ‘n’ yogurt
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Donuts Pastries Pancakes French toast sticks Breakfast platters Hash browns |
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Lunch/Dinner |
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Bean burritos, soft chicken tacos Chicken: rotisseried or flame-grilled Baked potato with little or no butter Pizza with vegetarian toppings & minimal cheese Vegetarian burgers, no mayo Grilled chicken sandwiches or burgers, no mayo Salads with a light dressing |
Combo burrito, taco salad with shell Chicken nuggets Onion rings, french fries Fried chicken Too much sour cream & cheese Pizza with sausage, pepperoni, extra cheese Large-size burgers Burgers with extra cheese Double-meat or triple-meat burgers Croutons, dressings, sour cream, shredded cheese, crispy noodles and other extras
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Beverages |
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Water Tea or coffee Diet soda 6-8 oz fruit juice |
Regular soda Shakes
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Dessert |
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Fast Fruit! Stop off at a produce market on the way home and treat yourself to some fresh fruit for dessert…just the thing to add some fiber and cleanse the palate! |
The range of desserts available in fast-food outlets is limited and the desserts themselves are high in fat, sugar and calories. It is best to avoid them altogether. |
Last updated: July 14th, 2008
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