Plant-based diets can finally enjoy more options at fast food restaurants. The real question is, are most of these meatless, and even vegan-friendly options healthy?
PAIGE BENNETT: After years of ordering a disappointing side salad or a serving of French fries, those who follow plant-based diets can finally enjoy more options at fast food restaurants. The real question is, are most of these meatless, and even vegan-friendly options healthy? It’s no surprise that some plant-based fast food items definitely have better nutritional records than others. But, if you had the option to order either a burger, a taco, or a veggie-filled sub, could you confidently answer which one is the healthiest for you?
To get some insight, we asked Jessica Penner, RD to rank some of the top plant-based fast food options out there. (Related: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.) “I created a ranking system based on different factors I use when choosing food: low sodium, high protein, high fiber, low sugar, fresh veggies, and how much the food is processed,” Penner explained. “I scored each of the items with my ranking system”… Here are 10 of the top plant-based menu items available at fast food restaurants, ranked from unhealthiest to healthiest. SOURCE…
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