Published: September 08, 2009 05:45 pm      

Drive Thru Dilemma

Text Compiled by: Heather Morton

Does your busy schedule have you relying on dinner from the drive-thru? Don’t despair; it’s OK from time to time, there are healthy choices that won’t derail your diet. Here are some suggestions for the most popular fast-food chains in the Tri-County.

McDonald’s

Hamburger (250 calories)
Premium Asian Salad with Grilled Chicken, no dressing (300 calories)
Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, no dressing (220 calories)
Newman’s Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinagrette (40 calories)
Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait (160 calories)
Honey Mustard, Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap (260 calories)

Burger King

Chicken Tenders, 4 pieces (180 calories)
Tendergrill Chicken Garden Salad, with Ken’s Light Italian Dressing, no croutons (340 calories)
Whopper Jr, no mayo, (290 calories)
BK Veggie Burger (420 calories)

Wendy’s

Mandarin Chicken Salad with crispy noodles and roasted almonds, no dressing(380 calories)
Chicken Caesar Salad with home-style garlic croutons, no dressing (250 calories)
Mandarin Orange Cup (80 calories)
Small Chili (220 calories)
Plain Baked Potato (270 calories)
Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich (320 calories)
Grilled Chicken Go Wrap (260 calories)

Taco Bell

Fresco Crunchy Taco (150 calories)
Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco (160 calories)
Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco (170 calories)
Spicy Chicken Taco (170 calories)

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Grilled Chicken Breast (180 calories)
Honey BBQ Sandwich (310 calories)
Corn on the cob (68 calories)
Green beans (25 calories)