Fast-Food Guide: What to Eat and What to Avoid at 7 Top Restaurant Chains

Fast-food is never the ideal meal choice. Everyone knows these foods of convenience are not the healthiest option available, but sometimes it's just not possible to cook all of your organic meals from scratch. Between rushing home from work and rushing your kids to after-school activities, fast-food restaurants can be considered a necessary evil, but it doesn't have to be an unhealthy option! It is actually possible to get a filling meal at the drive-thru that you don't have to feel totally guilty eating - and that you wouldn't have to feel bad about feeding your kids. The trick is to avoid the fat and calorie-laden options, and know ahead of time what you'll be ordering so you don't get stuck choosing a No.1 by default. Here are some of my favorite healthy fast-food options to try next time you're hungry on the road, or ill-prepared when dinnertime rolls around. I've also included some cringe-inducing options you'll definitely want to avoid! - By Erin Whitehead

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