Want to eat junk food but need to stay trim? Here’s how!

Eating healthy while on holiday or out and about is the most challenging ordeal! But it doesn’t have to be.

Dr Gabrielle Fundaro, who has worked as a nutrition coach for several years, sat down with Barbend to discuss the healthiest fast-food options available to you when you are on the go.

Gabrielle has put together a list of 10 of the healthiest options from the most popular fast-food chains when ordering fast food in Australia.

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McDonald’s 

• Hamburger – 250 calories, 9 grams fat, 31 grams carbs, 12 grams protein. 
• McDouble (No Cheese) – 350 calories, 16 grams fat, 31 grams carbs, 20 grams protein.

KFC 

• Chicken Little & Green Beans – 325 calories, 15 grams fat, 32 grams carbs, 15 grams protein. 
• Snack-Size KFC Famous Bowl – 270 calories, 14 grams fat, 27 grams carbs, 11 grams protein. 

Taco Bell 

• Power Menu Bowl: Grilled Chicken (No Signature Sauce, Easy Cheese, Extra Lettuce and Tomato) – 400 calories, 15 grams fat, 43 grams carbs, 25 grams protein. 
• Vegan Black Bean Burrito (Extra Beans, Add Rice, No Cheese) – 420 calories, 10 grams fat, 69 grams carbs, 14 grams protein.

Chipotle 

• Sofritas Burrito Bowl (Brown Rice, Black Beans, Fajita Vegetables, Lettuce, Salsa) – 545 calories, 17.5 grams fat, 77 grams carbs, 21 grams protein. 
• Grilled Chicken Salad (Black Beans, Fajita Vegetables, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa) – 425 calories, 10 grams fat, 46 grams carbs, 45 grams protein. 

Domino’s 

• Thin Crust Veggie Pizza (Light Cheese) – 290 calories (¼ Medium Pizza), 15 grams fat, 28 grams carbs, 10 grams protein.
• Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – 380 calories (½ Sandwich), 15 grams fat, 36 grams carbs, 24 grams protein.

Pizza Hut 

• Veggie Lovers Thin n’ Crispy Pizza – 360 calories (¼ Medium Pizza), 12 grams fat, 48 grams carbs, 16 grams protein. 
• Chicken Garden Salad (No Cheese, Dressing Not Included) – 400 Calories, 17 grams fat, 39 grams carbs, 30 grams protein. 

Subway 

• 6-Inch Oven Roast Turkey & Swiss Sub (Multigrain Bread, Mustard, and Veggies) – 320 Calories, 8 grams fat, 40 grams carbs, 24 grams protein. 
• 6-Inch Veggie Delight with Provolone (Multigrain Bread, Mustard, and Veggies) – 250 Calories, 6 grams fat, 39 grams carbs, 12 grams protein. 

Starbucks 

• Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich – 230 Calories, 5 grams fat, 28 grams carbs, 17 grams protein. 
• Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap – 250 Calories, 8 grams fat, 34 grams carbs, 20 grams protein

As you can see, it’s not that hard to eat well when out. It’s all about choices.

A big thanks to www.barbend.com who provided this expert commentary!