How to Be a Conscious Eater

3 TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY

AT A FAST FOOD JOINT

1 Strive for healthy sides. The default side with your

order might be chips or fries or breakfast potatoes, but

ask if you can swap it for a side salad or fruit.

2 Don’t break the bank. Rather than going all in on the

burger + fries + shake, pick one indulgent item that

matters most in your meal. If you really want to treat

yourself to a shake, pair it with the healthier grilled

chicken sandwich and side salad, for instance. If it’s the

burger you’re craving most, round out your meal with

an apple and water.

3 Patrol the portion. Can you do a half-sandwich,

half-salad combo? Does the restaurant offer a child-

sized entrée? (Sounds silly, but seriously: unnecessary

stomachaches! Excessive food waste!) Maybe your order

comes with a large soda—can you trade down to a small

or choose water instead?

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