S B Coaches College - Tip of the Month December 2008




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FAST FOOD TIPS

1. Think small
A regular-size burger or roast beef sandwich provides two servings of grains and three ounces of protein, just the right amount for a meal. Avoid double sandwiches or super-sizes - you'll save fat & money!

2. Limit fried foods
A fried-chicken sandwich has more fat and calories than a burger. Many people think fish sandwiches are healthy, but since they are always fried they're a poor choice. Think about it: fried foods are dunked in hot oil, soaking up more calories the longer they sit in the fat!

3. Add something green
Choose a vegetable salad, and look for one with added protein such as grilled chicken breast or beans. Limit bacon bits, cheese, mayonnaise-based salad and creamy dressings. Ask for fat-free or low-fat dressing and only use half.

4. Drink wisely
After water, the best beverage choice is skim milk packed with calcium. Even 1 percent milk is a good choice. Skip the sodas and sweet tea -- who needs all that sugar? Milkshakes are even worse with their sugar and lots of fat.

5. Good choices

Roast beef or turkey sandwiches instead of burgers.

Broiled chicken sandwiches (hold the mayo).

Baked potato with broccoli or chili; skip the cheese and sour cream.

Fruit! Apple slices with caramel dip, fruit cup, or fresh fruit

Sub sandwiches or wraps with lean meat (no cheese, no mayo)

Bean burritos (no cheese, no sour cream)

Adapted from Fast Food Made Healthy by Lynn Grieger, RD, CDE, http://diet.ivillage.com/