Fast Food
Fast food can contain a lot of sodium, so it's best to look at the nutrition facts on the menu items. Restaurant chains are required to have nutritional information available upon request.
Healthier Choices
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Breakfast sandwich with egg on a bagel, croissant or English muffin, without sausage, ham, bacon or cheese
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Single patty or small hamburger with lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, mustard or 1 packet of ketchup
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Fish fillet sandwich with lettuce, onion, mayonnaise or a small amount of tartar sauce no cheese (TIP: If grilled fish is available choose it instead of breaded, fried fish.)
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Chicken sandwich, chicken wrap or chicken nuggets with mayonnaise or minimal sweet and sour dipping sauce
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Side salad or grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side
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Small order onion rings or fried zucchini, small amount of sauce or ketchup
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Soft taco with ground beef, grilled steak, chicken or fish, topped with lettuce, onion, cilantro, sour cream and small amount of salsa or hot sauce
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Apple slices, fruit cup or apple pie for dessert
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Lemon-lime soda, lemonade, brewed tea or water
Choose Sparingly
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Biscuits or breakfast sandwich on a biscuit with cheese, sausage, ham or bacon
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Cheeseburger or double patty burger with cheese, pickle, special sauce, salt or grilling seasoning
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Burger with chili, bacon or cheese which add sodium and phosphorus
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Fish sandwich with cheese and pickles; excess dressing or tartar sauce
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Hot dog, corn dog or sausage sandwich
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Pastrami or cheese steak sandwich
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Burrito with beans and cheese
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French fries with ketchup - A double source of potassium and sodium
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Chili cheese fries or fried cheese sticks
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Milkshake or ice cream, chocolate sauce and nuts
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Cola or other beverages with phosphate additives
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