Thanks to the curious student who asked me this...
Q: What is the best item to eat on the Chick-fil-A menu?
A: Is it possible to eat out and eat healthy? Of course! The
“best” item depends on what you are looking for. Are you trying to trim down?
Are you trying to eat more veggies? Are you trying to bulk up (which makes it
easy – one of everything please!)?
If you
are looking purely at calories, the chargrilled chicken salad with no dressing
comes in as the winner at 180 calories. Mmmm…a salad with no
dressing…delicious, right? Not so much. You may also get a little hungry if all
you are eating is lettuce and a little chicken.
The
next low-cal option is going to be the 8 piece Chick-Fil-A nuggets at 260
calories (remember no sauce!). With these nuggets you will not be getting much
else than some breading and protein, so expect to feel unsatisfied and hungry
shortly after eating your meal.
I
recommend getting the whole nutrition package when you are choosing meal – the
protein, carbs, good fats, plus all the vitamins and minerals. In this case,
the best option is the Chargrilled Chicken Cool Wrap. Coming in at a higher 410
calories, this sandwich also comes with fiber (9 grams!), over 30 grams of
protein (the “magic” number to keeping you full), and lots more vitamins and
minerals than your other options. Also, if you are smart, add the apple you
threw in your backpack and your meal is pretty much complete.
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