On the Go? Don't Fret! Fast Food Options for those on the Run: Part 1

We've all been there. You head out to do some errands early in the morning, expecting to be home by lunch time. But lo-and-behold; the wait at the DMV was 40 minutes, your haircut took longer than normal, and you run into a buddy at the mall you haven't seen in ages. Suddenly it's 12:30 and your stomach is saying "Feed me, Seymour!". You're surrounded by fast food in the food court, but don't want to hamper all of the progress you've made. No Worries! Here are some sample items from a few country-wide Fast Food Chains

McDonalds
Southwest Salad w/ Grilled Chicken (no dressing): 360 cal
Caesar Salad w/ Grilled Chicken (no dressing): 220 cal
Side Salad: 20 cal
Fruit & Walnut Salad: 210 cal
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait: 160 cal
Apple Dippers w/ Carmel sauce: 100 cal
Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette: 40 cal
Low Fat Italian: 60 cal
Southwest Dressing: 100 cal


Taco Bell
Spicy Chicken Soft Taco: 170 cal
Pintos & Cheese: 60 cal
Fresco Grilled stead Taco: 160 cal
Mexican Rice: 110 cal


Wendy's
Small Chili: 220 cal
Apple Pecan Chicken Salad: 350 cal
Side Salad: 25 cal
Reduced Fat Ranch: 90 cal
Pomegranate Vinaigrette: 120 cal
Low Fat Honey Mustard: 100 cal
Fat Free French: 70 cal



KFC
Grilled Chicken Breast: 180 cal
Grilled Drumstick: 70 cal
Roasted Chicken BLT Salad w/o Dressing: 200 cal
Small Corn on the Cob: 70 cal
Green Beans: 50 cal
Mashed Potatoes, no gravy: 110 cal (140 with gravy)
Italian dressing: 45 cal
Fat Free Ranch: 35 cal