What do Nutritionists Order at the Drive-Thru?

The Golden Arches, once known for eliciting a joyful childhood response, now might signal distress. Whether you’re on a long road trip with the entire family or just need something fast, do not fear the drive-thru. With help from nutrition experts, Real Simplehas compiled a list of items you can confidently recite when you hear those five words: “Can I take your order?”

In an almost unanimous decision, nutritionists told us to not be a chicken about ordering white meat rather than that Big Mac or Whopper.

“You can almost always find a grilled chicken sandwich with tomato and lettuce and ask for the sauce on the side,” says Keri Gans, a registered dietician and author of The Small Change Diet.

Excerpted from Real Simple

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