Are we just too busy to eat healthy?
Are we just too busy to eat healthy?
This is a good question! Many of us are just too lazy to eat healthy. We always seem to find time to shop for a new dress, go to the movies or watch the football game but not enough time to have a good healthy dinner. Grabbing a hot-dog and beer at the game is way too convenient. Yes, eating healthy cost a little and takes a little more time and energy to prepare, but what is more important; convenience or your long term health? If you do not have your health, you will eventually not be able to play!
Fast food chains have been one of the major contributing factors to our obesity problem here in the United States. In all major cities, you can find every type of food on every corner with a drive through window attached! Fortunately, many fast food chains have re-directed their efforts to become more health conscious for us busy people on the go! If you ask, most outlets have the nutritional specifications about their food. The things to be aware of are the fat content per serving, the sodium content and of course, the calories. Here are some tips when you decide to drive through one of these chains:
Order only grilled items- avoid fried
Order the small burgers without cheese instead of the large ones
Delete mayonnaise and stick with catsup and mustard
Avoid your “high sugar” drinks and milk shakes
If at a salad bar, anything “green” is a good start; do not add ham, bacon or high fat dressings
Order the low fat yogurt instead of the high fat apple pies
Eating out or driving through your favorite fast-food chains does not have to allow you to “break the laws” of good, healthy eating; follow the rules, search the menu and order smart.
