American Heart Association



Fast Food
Fast food used to mean fried food, but today food franchises are offering people more low-fat choices than ever before. Chef salads, grilled chicken sandwiches and frozen yogurt are just three examples.

Tips: Beware of topping burgers with cheese, special (mayonnaise-based) sauce and bacon - they add fat and calories. Pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, mustard and ketchup add flavor without the fat. Steer clear of fried fish sandwiches. A baked potato can be a healthful option, but have it plain or with yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese.

Instead of
Try

Danish
Bagel

Jumbo cheeseburgers
Grilled chicken, sliced meats or even a regular 2 oz. hamburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion

Fried chicken or tacos
Grilled chicken or salad bar (but watch out for high-fat dressings and ingredients)

Fried chicken pieces
Chicken fajita pitas

French fries
Baked potato with vegetable or yogurt topping

Potato chips
Pretzels

Milkshake
Juice, 1% fat or fat-free milk