Healthy Fast Food Guide | Boston Market | Detailed

David Paykin
3 min readJul 31, 2019

Overview

A surprisingly good option for fast food as long as we avoid some of the higher fat and sodium-filled meat options. We must also be vigilant of the sides that can be very high in fat and cholesterol (e.g. Mashed Potatoes with Gravy).

Recommendations

Choose one of the following protein options based on your preference:

Turkey Breast

One of the leanest protein sources. My preference would be for white meat instead of dark meat because although there are more vitamins and minerals in dark, there’s also more fat.

Skinless Rotisserie Chicken — Quarter White

Their rotisserie chicken’s cholesterol is high so not as ideal as the turkey breast, but still a decent option with more protein than the turkey breast.

Sides

Choose two of the following sides:

Green Beans

Green beans are anti-inflammatory, facilitate digestion and control diabetes by maintaining blood sugar levels.

Sweet Corn

Corn assists in digestion and promotes nerve health, as well as improves cognitive function.

Garlic Dill New Potatoes

Potatoes are anti-inflammatory, improves blood pressure and strengthens bone health.

Fresh Steamed Vegetables

Includes the following vegetables:

  1. Broccoli — fights cancer, improves bone health, improved digestion, and detoxification
  2. Carrots — regulates blood cholesterol, improves eye health, and lowers blood pressure
  3. Zucchini Squash — improves digestion, manages diabetes, and lowers blood sugar levels

More Useful Tools

Quick Guide — for when you’re on the go and/or need to know what the suggestions are without all the detail

Detailed Notes — consolidated notes for each fast-food establishment

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