Healthy Foods At Fast Food Chains Essay

For both my “unhealthy and healthy” meals, I chose to analyze Wendy’s. The reason why I chose them for both was because Wendy’s is my favorite fast food restaurant and it’s also the closest to my house. Some nights when you get out of work late, it’s just easier going through the drive thru then preparing a meal when you get home. When doing this Lab, I knew I was going to find some interesting facts regarding the high levels of calories and fats in fast foods, but I was more surprised when researching my “healthy” meal then when I was researching my “unhealthy” meal. Most people would think going for the salad would be the best healthy option for them, but I found that some of the salads had just as many calories and fats as the burgers. All the extras on the salads, such as bacon, cheese, croutons, etc. helped the calorie number rise on those items. For my healthy meal I chose an unsweetened ice tea, a grilled chicken wrap, a garden side salad, and for dessert a Caramel apple frosty parfait. (Please see nutritional facts for meal in chart below.) The grilled chicken wrap and the side garden salad both had dietary fiber, low amounts of sugar, protein, and also percentages of vitamins A and C, and also calcium and iron. Depriving yourself of these nutrients cause just as much of a health risk as consuming large quantities of fat and they can reduce risks of cancer and other diseases. Eating healthy carbohydrates, which are digested slowly, can help you feel fuller longer and keep your blood sugar and insulin levels low. Cutting out everything is not the key to healthy eating, it’s all about moderation. Because you chose the grilled chicken wrap and side salad, it is ok to enjoy that delicious parfait for dessert!!

“Wendy’s Healthy Meal”



For my “unhealthiest” meal choice, I chose to also analyze Wendy’s also, with the Triple Burger as my main entrée. I am constantly conscientious of my weight so I thought it would be an eye opener for me to discuss a fast...