2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

61 • • • • • • • • Healthy Fast Food At Mexican Chains Fast food chains that specialize in tacos or burritos can be caloric minefields or they can be a good option for finding healthy fast food. Rice, beans, salsa, and a few slices of fresh avocado can make a very healthy meal. But adding cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips can turn even a good meal into an unhealthy one. Also, it’s very important to remember portion control in these types of restaurants, as many offer enormous serving sizes. Simply eat half and take the rest home for another meal. Several chains, like Taco Bell and Baja Fresh, have “healthy” menu options that feature less fat and fresher ingredients. Regular, single-patty hamburger without mayo or cheese Grilled chicken sandwich Veggie burger Garden salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing Egg on a muffin Baked potato or a side salad Yogurt parfait Grilled chicken strips Limiting cheese, mayo, and special sauces Healthier Fast Food At Burger Chains Figuring out healthier options at your favorite fast food burger chain can be tricky. A typical meal at a burger joint consists of a “sandwich”, some fries, and a drink, which can quickly come in at over 1700 calories for something like Burger King’s Triple Whopper with a large fries and a 16 oz. soda. A better option would be a regular single patty burger, small fries, and water, which is about 500 calories. Alternatively you may enjoy a veggie burger smothered in grilled onion and mushrooms. Or if you want a large beef burger, then skip the fries and soda and have a side salad and water instead. Burger Chains Less Healthy Choices • • • • • • • • Double-patty hamburger with cheese, mayo, special sauce, and bacon Fried chicken sandwich Fried fish sandwich Salad with toppings such as bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing Breakfast burrito with steak French fries Milkshake Chicken “nuggets” or tenders Adding cheese, extra mayo, and special sauces www.fastfoodnutrition.org TORONTO’S BEST AND MOST UNIQUE SANDWICH SHOP! 455 Spadina Ave (just north of College) Tel: 647-502-1291 Web: leakingfaucet.com/clubhouse/clubhouse.php Find out why everyone is talking aboutThe CLUBHOUSE! 5 stars from NOW Magazine Featured on Foodnetwork's "You Gotta Eat Here" BlogTo Best 5 fries in the city! MON-THURS: 11am - 8pm FRI: 11am - 6pm SAT: 12pm - 6pm SUN: Closed 211 Yonge St (Yonge & Shuter) 450 Yonge St (Yonge & College) 762 Yonge St (Yonge & Bloor) 32 Eglinton Ave (Yonge & Eglinton) 647-351-7489 416-934-1480 416-964-7489 647-352-7489 ritzcaribbeanfoods.ca