But that doesn’t mean you have to avoid the drive-thru altogetheras long as you know what to order.
What is considered low sodium?
Why should you pay attention to your sodium intake?
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Above all, stick to your doctor’s guidelines.
Most Americans significantly overshoot the FDA’s sodium guidelines.
What are the best low-sodium fast food orders?
McDonald’s
Of course, we all crave fast food from time to time.
Read on, and next, check out these25 Low-Sodium Restaurant Chain Orders.
“I like it because it’s a whole food, and you know what you’re getting.
Burger King
It’s only 270 calories and has 1,560 milligrams of potassium for an added bonus.”
Adding a fruit cup to the order provides a variety of nutrients and fiber with no added sodium."
This addition will bring up the protein to 13 grams while keeping sodium fairly low.
Wendy’s
“I’ll get theFruit and Maple Oatmealwithout the brown sugar for 140 milligrams of sodium.
It is one of the few items at this restaurant that is low-sodium.”
In fact, many of their soups and sandwiches are over 1,000 milligrams of sodium.
Taco Bell
Going sans-bun will also save you 150 calories and 18 grams of carbs.
Andyesthis suggestion applies to the hamburger only.
Adding a single slice of cheese raises your sodium count to 720 milligrams.
Chick-fil-A
This is where size matters," cautions Brissette.
Pair it with a side salad and ask for some lemon or vinegar to squeeze on top."
However, that only accounts for the bun and one patty," advises Montemayor.
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I recommend these options because they contain higher quality ingredients and fresh fruit and vegetables in portion-controlled containers."
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McDonald’s
Chick-fil-A
Panera
Starbucks
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Panera Bread
Arby’s
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Smoothie King
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Dunkin'
Starbucks
