When we think of fast food, most of us think of enormouscalorie-laden burgersand greasy fries.
But fast food doesn’t have to derail your health goals.
Many fast-food chains now offer high-protein sandwiches that can satisfy your cravings while supporting a balanced diet.
Photos: Panera Bread, Arby’s. Design: Eat This, Not That!
Protein is essential forkeeping you fullandsupporting muscle maintenance and growth.
Opting for high-protein fast-food sandwiches overunhealthier orderscan satisfy your fast-food cravings and fuel your body simultaneously.
However, not allhigh-protein optionsare created equal.
Subway
Here are some of the best dietitian-recommended high-protein fast-food sandwiches to consider.
“Be sure to choose the fat-free Arby’s Sauce and skip the heavier options,” she adds.
If you’re at Subway, Sabat suggests theSteak & Cheesesub.
Arby’s
“This wrapwill be your healthiest choice for a high-protein meal at Wendy’s,” says Sabat.
For a lower-calorie option that still provides over 20 grams of lean protein, try theirTuna Salad Sandwich.
For a high-protein option, we recommend their 4-inchTurkey Ranch Swiss Sub.
Subway
For a satiating, higher-protein option, we recommend theGarden Avocado Egg Sandwich.
Wendy’s
Panera Bread
Quiznos
Panera Bread
Arby’s
Chick-fil-A
Starbucks
Einstein Bros.
