One of the most effective ways to manage your weight and health is to eat a nutritious diet with whole foods. But, that’s not always easy on our tight schedules. Fast food is an option, but is there a “healthy” option at your local burger joint? A recent study found the top 10 healthiest and the 10 unhealthiest fast food sandwiches. The most healthy? The sourdough grilled chicken club sandwich at Jack In the Box. We don’t have that option here, but, number 5 was the asiago ranch classic chicken sandwich from Wendy’s. No other local fast food made the healthy list. But, Ottawa is stacked full of unhealthy options! Number 9, the whopper from Burger King, number 8, a big mac from McDonalds, three other sandwiches from Burger King made the bottom 10. The unhealthiest fast food sandwich of all , according to the study, the big fish sandwich from Burger King.
USDA experts say that the key to a healthy diet doesn’t mean you can never eat fast food, just do so in moderation. And, oh, by the way, skip the soda and drink a water with your next order, it will help with digestion and save a lot of calories.
