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When thinking of “fast food”, most people think of greasy burgers, fried foods, and calorie-bomb dishes. Quite often, you’ll find those things. However, there are also a ton of restaurants that offer plenty of healthy options served in a hurry. Whether we’re on the road, or out and about, sometimes we all need to stop and get a quick bite away from home. Knowing where to eat will certainly help keep you on track – so here are some healthy restaurants that you can keep in mind.<\/p>\n

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  1. Panera Bread.<\/strong> Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they have healthy options for all three meals. Oatmeal, soup, salad, whole-wheat bread, fruit cups, and more. Panera also offers calorie counts on their menus, so you know exactly what you are getting.<\/li>\n
  2. Subway.<\/strong> Another restaurant that offers calorie counts for their products. They offer vegetarian subs, lean meats like turkey and grilled chicken, a variety of veggies, and salads.<\/li>\n
  3. Whole Foods.<\/strong> Every day, whole foods offers a fresh salad bar, soup, and a hot bar with freshly made foods. They have anything from vegan, to vegetarian,\u00a0 meat dishes and allergy-free friendly food. You simply help yourself and pay at the register.<\/li>\n
  4. Chipotle.<\/strong> Chipotle can be a great fast, healthy option as well. Grilled chicken, beans, brown rice, salsa and veggies are all tasty and good for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The trick with dining at these restaurants is to know what to order<\/a> since there can still be unhealthy food items offered too. Keep it simple when choosing your meal, and you can keep your belly and waist-line happy. According to CBS News<\/a>, there are other surprisingly healthy fast food chains available as well.<\/p>\n

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    Do you ever eat at fast food restaurants? What are your favorites and what do you order?
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