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Do you have to stop eatingfast foodto lose weight?
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Do you have to make some changes or try some new restaurants?
Even your favorite guilty pleasure chains have surprisingly healthy options for even those on strict diets.
Here are the 5 best fast food chains for health-conscious eaters in 2025.
Chick-fil-A
However, the chicken-only fast food restaurant has several health-conscious options, including their to-die-forgrilled chicken nuggets.
Other healthy options include salads, grilled chicken sandwiches, and sides, including the kale crunch.
The brand recently launched a healthier version of french fries.
Sweetgreen
However, there are lots of health-conscious opportunities at Chipotle that you don’t want to sleep on.
Many salad and bowl options can offer a good amount of protein and fiber without all the calories.
One of the easiest?
Chipotle
“This has to be one of the cheapest options out there as well.
It costs like what?
“I would recommend ordering two of them and getting extra salsa for veggies and hardly any more calories.
Panera Bread
Get one of each for less than 400 calories,” she says.
Taco Bell
