We all know that fast food is terribly unhealthy for us, and yet we Americans spend more on fast food each year than we do on higher education and on health care. It’s probably because fast food is so convenient! But you can still eat fast food without ruining your diet or your overall health. How? Here’s my list of the ten fast foods that are actually pretty good for you, and won’t wreck your diet!

1. Burger King TenderGrill Garden Salad

Instead of: Tendercrisp (fried) chicken sandwich
This yummy salad has a little bit of everything — crisp lettuce, tasty carrots, ripe tomatoes, three kinds of cheese, and a little grilled chicken. Choose from one of two light dressings (Ken’s fat-free ranch or light Italian) and you won’t ruin your diet! This is much better for you than the fried chicken sandwich… compare 270 calories, 9 grams of fat in the salad to a whopping 800 calories, 46 grams of fat In the sandwich! Wow!

2. McDonald’s Honey Mustard Grilled Snack Wrap

Instead of: Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich
I love these little grilled snack wraps, and you can even order them without the dressing, if you’re really trying to cut out calories and fat! This is just as tasty as one of the sandwiches, with less than half the fat and calories. This is one delicious item you can order from McDonald’s that won’t ruin your diet!

3. McDonald’s Hamburger

Instead of: Angus Mushroom & Swiss
Sometimes, a light little chicken sandwich of salad won’t do. You’re craving beef! But rather than opting for a huge fattening double burger with cheese, use some restraint and have a hamburger (no cheese!) instead. One hamburger has a relatively low 250 calories and 9 grams of fat, but the Angus Mushroom and Swiss has three times more — 790 calories, and 39 grams of fat! Yikes! The hamburger is obviously a much better, healthier, choice!