Eat Well at Wendy's
by Robin Vitetta-Miller, M.S.
Next time you hit the drive-through for an old-fashioned hamburger, try one of these tasty, low-calorie meals instead.
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Mandarin Chicken Salad and a Baked Potato
Saves 500 calories and 46 grams of fat compared with Chicken BLT Salad with Homestyle Chicken Fillet and Creamy Ranch Dressing. Order the Mandarin Chicken Salad but get Low-Fat Honey Dijon dressing, not the fattier Oriental Sesame dressing. Skip the crispy noodles. For an extra 130 calories, 11 grams of heart-healthy unsaturated fat and 2 grams of fiber, add the roasted almonds. For more substance (and fiber), order a plain baked potato on the side (270 calories, 0 grams of fat).
Calories 280
Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Carbohydrates 30g
Fiber 3g
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Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich and a Side Salad
Saves 110 calories and 8 grams of fat compared with the Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich. Order the Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich, which is topped with a savory sauce, tomato and romaine lettuce (darker lettuce, like romaine, is more nutritious). It's served on a hearty roll and is a better choice than fried-chicken sandwiches. To round out the meal, have a side salad with fat-free dressing.
Calories 320
Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Carbohydrates 61g
Fiber 5g
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Large Chili with Crackers
Saves 460 calories and 26 grams of fat compared with a burger and fries. Try a super-satisfying large order of chili with crackers. You'll get a dose of iron from the beef and heart-healthy fiber from the beans.
Calories 310
Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Carbohydrates 33g
Fiber 7g
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