22 Aug Healthy Eats: College Fast Food Edition
By Lexi Orlan, Contributing Blogger
It’s back to school for many college students, but those college campus streets are lined with fast food restaurants targeting students. With these popular joints around, the dining halls are usually the last resort for food. However, these fast food restaurants often promote unhealthy food items that can contribute to the “freshman 15,” or unhealthy weight gain throughout college. Here are smarter choices to make at popular fast food restaurants to help avoid those unwanted college pounds.
½ Roasted Turkey and Caramelized Kale Panini
Nutrition info: 290 calories; 11 grams fat; 14 grams protein; 29 grams carbs; 2 grams fiber; 640 milligrams sodium
½ Steak and Arugula on Sourdough Sandwich
Nutrition info: 250 calories; 9 grams fat; 12 grams protein; 25 grams carbs; 2 grams fiber; 430 milligrams sodium
½ Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich on Tomato Basil Bread
Nutrition info: 280 calories; 6 grams fat; 10 grams protein; 47 grams carbs; 3 grams fiber; 700 milligrams sodium
Half Caesar Salad
Nutrition info: 130 calories; 11 grams fat; 4 grams protein; 4 grams carbs; 1 grams fiber; 230 milligrams sodium
Whole Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken
Nutrition info: 340 calories; 13 grams fat; 25 grams protein; 31 grams carbs; 6 grams fiber; 280 milligrams sodium
Chik-fil-A Grilled Market Salad
Nutrition info: 320 calories; 14 grams fat; 26 grams protein; 26 grams carbs; 6 grams fiber; 600 milligrams sodium
Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap
Nutrition info: 340 calories; 13 grams fat; 36 grams protein; 30 grams carbs; 15 grams fiber; 900 milligrams sodium
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutrition info: 320 calories; 5 grams fat; 30 grams protein; 40 grams carbs; 3 grams fiber; 800 milligrams sodium
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Nutrition info: 100 calories; 3.5 grams fat; 6 grams protein; 13 grams carbs; 1 grams fiber; 35 milligrams sodium
Large Superfood Side
Nutrition info: 170 calories; 8 grams fat; 4 grams protein; 23 grams carbs; 2 grams fiber; 190 milligrams sodium
6-Inch Oven Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Nutrition info: 320 calories; 5 grams fat; 23 grams protein; 46 grams carbs; 5 grams fiber; 610 milligrams sodium
6-Inch Turkey Breast Sandwich
Nutrition info: 280 calories; 3.5 grams fat; 18 grams protein; 46 grams carbs; 5 grams fiber; 760 milligrams sodium
6-Inch Veggie Delight Sandwich
Nutrition info: 230 calories; 2.5 grams fat; 8 grams protein; 44 grams carbs; 5 grams fiber; 280 milligrams sodium
6-Inch Roast Beef Sandwich
Nutrition info: 320 calories; 5 grams fat; 25 grams protein; 45 grams carbs; 5 grams fiber; 670 milligrams sodium
6-Inch Black Forest Ham Sandwich
Nutrition info: 290 calories; 4.5 grams fat; 18 grams protein; 46 grams carbs; 5 grams fiber; 800 milligrams sodium
Egg and Cheese on English Muffin
Nutrition info: 240 calories; 7 grams fat; 12 grams protein; 32 grams carbs; 7 grams fiber; 470 milligrams sodium
Egg White Flatbread
Nutrition info: 320 calories; 13 grams fat; 17 grams protein; 33 grams carbs; 4 grams fiber; 610 milligrams sodium
Sliced Turkey Breakfast Sandwich on Multigrain Flatbread
Nutrition info: 340 calories; 12 grams fat; 25 grams protein; 32 grams carbs; 3 grams fiber; 1000 milligrams sodium
Ham, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin
Nutrition info: 240 calories; 8 grams fat; 17 grams protein; 33 grams carbs; 7 grams fiber; 740 milligrams sodium
Original Oatmeal with Dried Fruit Topping
Nutrition info: 270 calories; 4 grams fat; 7 grams protein; 54 grams carbs; 6 grams fiber; 140 milligrams sodium
Lexi Orlan will be a senior dietetics major at the University of Delaware. She hopes to become a registered dietitian and use her passion for food and health to better others’ lives.
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