When it’s holiday time, the routine seems predictable. Take that much needed holiday, hit the road and … inevitably, stop at that fast food joint on the way because - hey, where else are you going to eat?

And while it’s not possible to predict where you might have your next meal on a vacation or even what kind of food you might there, you can take heart in the fact that a “not-so-healthy” meal once in a while is not going to matter too much at all. In fact many healthy diets offer “cheat days” and “cheat meals” for exactly these contingencies.

And if you still want to make the best selection from among your available choices, Men’s Health Magazine comes to the rescue with “Fast Food Courtship - The healthiest options for meals at fast food restaurants and the mall food court“, an article that can help you turn around a bad situation by noting that

… even if nothing on the menu qualifies as a health food, you can still cut down on empty calories and saturated fat by ordering smartly. The goal is to stick to the plan, not bore yourself off it.

You can be assured that the next stop at your local Grease Factory will include atleast some healthy choices.

Also check out their tips for Smart Dining Out.

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