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    Eating Healthy on the Run

    Need to eat on the run? This often means grabbing "junk" or fast food. It may be full of fat, salt, and added sugars. But being in a rush doesn't mean that you can't eat healthy.

    Fast food made healthy

    Try these ways to get good nutrition, fast.

    • Plan out your snacks and meals ahead of time.
    • Go to a grocery or convenience market instead of a fast-food restaurant. Look for choices like salads, sandwiches, yogurt, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
    • Buy precut, prepackaged fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. You can use them for a snack, salad, smoothie, or stir-fry.
    • Microwave a frozen dinner that has less than 15 grams (g) of fat and less than 800 milligrams (mg) of sodium. Complete the meal with a whole-grain roll, vegetables, or fresh fruit.
    • If you must have fast food, consider your choices. Go for veggie burgers, broiled and skinless chicken breast sandwiches, or dinner salads with low-fat dressing. Stay away from large (super-sized) portions.
    • Blot the extra oil from food with a napkin before you eat it.
    • Instead of french fries, choose a baked potato with salsa or a side salad.

    Tip

    Fast-food restaurants often have online or printed nutrition information available. Ask for this information and look up your favorite items before you order.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
    Online Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha MD
    Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2025
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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