Do you watch a lot of TV and think that fast food is a good alternative?  Well you are not alone according to a the recent study Heavy TV watching leads to unhealthy perceptions of fast food health risks.

If you are in that group then let me make it easy for you, most fast food is not very good for you.  It is either high in sodium, fat or sugar.

It can be difficult to eat on the run but there are several options out there. For instance if you must have fast food try a salad.  Skip the high calorie dressing and go with the lite italian.  Toss the croutons and most of the cheese to help keep useless calories and fat down.  Another good choice is the Oven Roasted Chicken Sub at Subway on the 9 grain wheat (not the honey wheat).  Top that with all the fresh veggies and skip the sauces and you have a home run.

Another  option for a healthy lunch is something I have started doing recently when needed.  Find a grocery store and hit the produce aisle.  For about what you would pay for that value meal you can get several filling servings of fruit and vegetables.    They will give you most of the micronutrients you need for the day and will fill you up nicely.  Add the fact that there is no added sugar or salt and you have a home run.