Life in the Fast (Food) Lane

By Dr. Jean Harvey-Berino, Ph.D., R.D., Joyce Hendley, EatingWell Editors, The EatingWell Diet (2007)

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2. Baked potatoes. Opt for vegetable toppings rather than the cheese and sour cream.

3. Deli sandwiches. Skip the cheese and go easy on (or avoid) the mayonnaise; choose roasted lean meats or chicken rather than mayonnaise-rich chicken or tuna salad. Eat the sandwich open-faced, discarding the top bread half if the sandwich is especially large.

4. Vegetarian options. Choose vegetable toppings for your pizza, or try a bean burrito or veggie burger.