The healthiest fast food restaurants
By Crazy Legs on Jun 28, 2009 with Comments 5
~by Brandi, courtesy of DietsinReview
Fast food always gets a bad wrap for its poor nutrition value and low-quality ingredients. However, there was reprieve for some as the results of a new Zagat’s survey were revealed. The popular restaurant review service surveyed 6,100 fast food diners to find out their favorites in a number of categories.
The survey revealed best burgers, best milkshakes, best fries, best fried chicken, best value and best service amongst many others. We were really only interested in where the favorite healthy choices could be found.
For the Healthiest Options category, these four restaurants ranked supreme:
- Panera Bread
- Subway
- Jamba Juice
- California Pizza Kitchen
For the Best Grilled Chicken, you’ll need to visit:
- Chick-Fil-A
- Panera Bread
- Wendy’s
- Chipotle
- El Pollo Loco
To find the Best Salads, try:
- Panera Bread
- Wendy’s
- McDonald’s
- Au Bon Pain
- Corner Bakery
Finally, cool down with one of the Best Smoothies or Frozen Yogurts from:
- Smoothie King
- Jamba Juice
- Pinkberry
- TCBY
- Orange Julius
See more results of the Zagat survey at the Today Show.
courtesy of DietsinReview
About the Author: Co-founder of Girl, Get Strong! Melanie earns a living as a freelance writer and editor. Currently training for a Half Ironman Triathlon, she's a fitness fun-addict, adventure seeker, boundary-pusher, writer, traveler and mum. Melanie is also a feature contributor for publications such as Galtime.com, Momcentral.com and DietsinReview.com.
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I love the chili at wendy’s -yummy!
I’m not sure there is ever a “healthy” fast food restaurant. But I do like subway, so I can pick my ingredients.
Nice……………..
Thank you very much, I was looking for this!
who has tried the new salads at mcd’s -would love to hear about them…they are a bit pricey for mcd’s…