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Magazine Ranks Healthiest Fast-Food Restaurants

Health Magazine is out with its best bets for fast food on a budget.


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The magazine put nearly 100 drive-throughs and sit-down restaurants to the test, after finding that more consumers are demanding healthy options when they eat out.

Health Magazine analyzed the menus of 43 sit-down chains and 53 fast-food joints. Some of those with the safest options according to their report are:

  • Uno Chicago Grill
  • Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes
  • PF Chang's
  • Olive Garden
  • Denny's
  • Chipotle
  • The magazine said these restaurants have whole-grain options, trans-fat free foods, low-cal, low-fat and low sodium fare.

    As for the not-so-healthy list, Health Magazine lists the following restaurants:

  • Chili's
  • O'Charleys'
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Pizza Hut
  • Taco Bell
  • The magazine said a serving of crispers tops 1,890 calories at Chili's, Pizza Hut is too cheesy and Taco Bell is packed with sodium.

    Most dietitians said you can find something healthy just about anywhere you go by substituting.

    "Ask if you can get an entree grilled instead of fried, ask if you can substitute a salad or veggie instead of a French fry, ask if you can get a marinara sauce instead of a white creamy sauce," said dietitian Amy Goodson.

    Visit Health.Com to see the magazine's complete list of healthiest and unhealthiest restaurants.

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