By: Marie Spano

What to Eat When Eating Out - KFC
A Guide to Achieving Your Fitness Goals on the Road!

Oprah backs it so why can't you? She has publicly battled her weight for all to see (and to help others address their own ups and downs on the scale and how this affects their life) and recently endorsed KFC's new grilled chicken. So, is KFC a healthy restaurant?

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So, Is KFC A Healthy Restaurant?

A Look Up Close: KFC

Whenever I think of KFC, I think of fried chicken and biscuits. It isn't exactly the restaurant you plug into your GPS for healthy, clean eating. But, KFC actually has more healthy options than many fast food or quick service restaurants. And, you can modify their menu items as well. The best meal options on KFC's menu are in red.

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Good Bets At KFC

Item	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sugar
Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad Without Dressing And Croutons	190	29	6	5	3
Roasted Chicken BLT Salad Without Dressing	200	30	7	7	5
Chicken Breast Without Skin Or Breading	140	29	2	1	0
Grilled Chicken Breast	180	35	4	0	0
Strips	310	32	15	11	2
Caesar Side Salad Without Dressing And Croutons	35	3	2	2	1
House Salad Without Dressing	15	0	0	2	2
KFC Snacker With Or Strip Without Sauce	230	15	7	27	4
KFC Snacker Or Strip, Buffalo	240	15	7	29	4
Double Crunch Sandwich With Or Strip Without Sauce	360	27	4	33	4
Tender Roast Twister Without Sauce	340	29	7	41	4
Tender Roast Sandwich Without Sauce	300	34	4	28	4
Toasted Wrap With Or Without Sauce	270	17	11	26	2

Other decent sides on the KFC menu include corn (no butter), green beans, KFC red beans with sausage and rice (no kidding! 24 grams of protein and just 160 calories and 2.5 grams of fat according to the nutrition information posted on their website).

Check Out KFC's Complete Nutritional Information Here.

Conclusion

KFC isn't the worst place you could eat. In fact, there are many options on the KFC menu that won't blow your diet. And, this chain has made strides to include more healthy options on the menu which means they are heading in a very positive direction. They still serve their base customers but have some healthy food for those of us looking for a fit body and clean arteries.

About The Author:

Marie Spano is a leading authority on translating the latest nutrition and exercise science research into real life applications. Ms. Spano has also helped professional and Olympic athletes and Fortune 500 executives enhance their health and performance through sound nutrition practices. She is a regular contributor to Bodybuilding.com. For more information see: www.mariespano.com.

mariespano@comcast.net

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