Find Fast Food That Suits Your Diet With This Guide
Even if you plan on eating healthy, it’s easy to get into fast food because it’s the only thing nearby and you’re hungry as hell. But is there anything vegetarian at McDonald’s? Is there anything low carb at Starbucks? This cheat sheet might help.
For example, on a Mediterranean diet, you can eat just a few things at McDonald’s: a side dish, apple slices, or a cutie (one of those tiny oranges). But Starbucks offers five names, including two delicious-looking salad bowls. Or say you don’t eat meat: Wendy’s only has a few dishes, but Taco Bell offers 14 different dishes filled with cheese, eggs, and beans.
Full analysis here , sponsored by NetQuote. (They want you to come in for fast food and stay for insurance rates.) They looked at Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s; diets vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian (vegetarian plus fish), Mediterranean and low carb.
They define low carbs as less than 16 grams of carbs, which may not be strict enough for anyone on a low-carb diet (especially when we look at Taco Bell, where 16 grams of tacos build up quickly). So be sure to double check the labels – but it’s still a great starting point when you’re stuck in a food court.