Eating Healthy on the Go

Typically, it’s rare to be able to find “fast” food that is healthy – the McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King’s of the world might be delicious, but their food is also mostly overrun with sodium, fat, and calories. But, when you’re short on time and hungry it can be hard to make healthy food choices. We have some ideas to help you eat healthy and still eat fast.

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Grab a Sub

Often, you’ll find healthier food options – that are still fast to purchase and consume – at sandwich and sub shops. When ordering a sub, go for a healthier meat – like chicken or fish – skip the cheese, opt for light or low-fat dressing, and load up on the veggies. You can also consider asking for less dressing than normal or for packets to put on yourself.

Try some Sushi

If you’re okay with eating Sushi, you can very often find it quickly in the “to-go” section of a grocery store, and many malls have sushi kiosks with prepackaged meals. Generally, Sushi is healthier than many other on-the-go options – many sushi places are now offering brown rice sushi, taking the health value up a notch.

Kid-size your portions

If you have to have that burger, remember that moderation is key. Opt for a kids’ size or junior sized burger instead of a big quarter-pounder, which will cut the calories and fat content almost in half. Drink water instead of pop with your meal, and don’t add more salt to your fries – they usually come loaded with sodium.

Microwave a meal

Many popular TV dinner brands now offer low-fat and light options. Try one of Magic Kitchen’s low-fat meals, most of which take just a few minutes to microwave. Microwavable dinners are perfect for heating up quickly at the office or at home before heading out, and an increasing number of public areas have nearby microwaves as well. There’s low fat, low carb, low sodium, and low cholesterol options – so you can easily select a tasty meal that best suits your eating habits and lifestyle.

Keep healthy snacks on hand

When all else fails, avoid giving into that high-fat fast food by keeping healthy snacks on hand. Protein bars, granola bars, apples, tangerines, trail mix, nuts, and dried fruit are all snacks that can easily be stored at work, at home, or in the car – and are easy to grab, scarf down, and feel satisfied until you’re back home or near a healthier meal option.

Leslie, MagicKitchen.com blogger