Suffolk Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on 4 Fast Food Items to Avoid from the Pros
It goes without saying that you can make either nutritious or very unhealthy choices at fast food restaurants. Thanks to the federal government mandating that calorie counts be present on menus at fast food and fast-casual locations across the country, you’re armed with more knowledge on this decision.
However, the experts — people who have worked in the fast food industry — have some tips that you won’t find in the nutritional information.
Suffolk Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing list four menu items that you should avoid at the fast-food joints.
- Fish
Seafood is usually seen as a healthy choice at restaurants, but for fast-food places where seafood may not be the most popular menu item (like McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish), it might not be the best choice. One Mickey D’s employee calls it one of the unhealthiest items on the menu, and another employee says it’s unlikely to be fresh given that it’s not ordered very frequently.
2. Grilled Chicken
Much like the reasoning behind not ordering seafood, grilled chicken isn’t a popular menu item at most fast food locations, so it may not be as fresh as other menu options. If your grilled chicken sandwich has a rubbery texture, this is likely why.
3. Anything That’s Super-Sized
You might think it’s economical to order the large fries and soda since it’s not that much more expensive to do so, but the added calories, salt, etc. will likely have you regretting your decision to super-size your meal.
4. Pre-prepared Salads
These salads may have been made hours or even days before you go to enjoy them. In order to ensure that you’re getting a salad with fresh meat and vegetables, ask if the salads are pre-made and if so, when.
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