From McDonald’s to Starbucks, we have the top fast food chains covered with RN-approved options.
Can you really find healthy food in a drive-thru for people with diabetes?
According to theAmerican Diabetes Association, there is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetes.
When visiting a fast-food restaurant, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind.
First, look for as many whole, unprocessed foods as possible.
Next, load up on all the nonstarchy veggies you’ve got the option to find.
Ask for extra lettuce on your burger or grab a side salad.
Try a half order for 310 calories, 22 grams of protein and 21 grams of fat.
Need a hot meal?
Subway sandwiches can start out healthy and then become fat bombs with mayo and sugary honey mustard.
Skip the condiments or opt for a little oil and seasonings.
Be sure to order your sandwich with veggies like lettuce and tomato, but hold the mayo.
Avoid the overflowing nachos and gooey quesadillas, though.
An order of two fresco-style tacos with grilled chicken contains 300 calories and 2.5 grams of saturated fat.
Fresco-style means they come with fresh tomatoes instead of sour cream and guac.
This dish will fill you up for only 240 calories.
When you choose your sides, go for the garlicky green beans and steamed broccoli.
But that doesnt mean you cant enjoy your familys night out at Red Robin.
Look at the menu before you go.
Their website shows which meals are under 600 calories.
Opt for a cup of chili for just 220 calories and a full 15 grams of protein.
Craving one of their crazy-indulgent burgers?
Youre better off sneaking a bite from someone else ormaking your own healthy hamburger at home.
Ask for extra lettuce and tomato on your sandwich or go for a grilled chicken salad.
Thats down from the fried meal with 1330 calories and 54 grams of fat.
Craving that meal on a Sunday?
Make your own with ourChick-fil-A copycat recipes!
Hold the cheese and sour cream to keep it a diabetes-friendly option.
To cut carbs, ask for a half-order of rice and beans, as well as extra lettuce.
Or make your own at home with any of theseChipotle copycat recipes.
The full meal has about 470 calories and 23 grams of protein.
Not so fast, steak panini.
Its still important to have a critical eye when checking out the menu.
This breakfast is loaded with sprouted grains, lean protein, healthy fats and vitamin-rich veggies.
Noodles has loaded their menu with diabetes-friendly options.
The easiest way to cut carbs from your bowl is by opting for their zoodles or caulifloodles.
These tender veggie noodles have all the comfort of pasta without blowing your carb count for the day.
Orderzucchini scampifor just 350 calories, 25 grams of carbs and 12 grams of sugar.
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