The South Beach Diet Fast Food Guide

The official South Beach diet fast food guide can be found online if you are a registered member of the online community, but some common sense and an understanding of the diet can help anyone make better choices when eating fast food. Keep in mind that you're looking for food that is largely unprocessed, low in carbohydrates, and low in fat. Although this can be difficult on the South Beach program, it isn't impossible.

South Beach Diet Fast Food Guide Pointers

Keeping the overall guidelines in mind, you can eliminate some of the worst food or meal choices. Low carb and low fat mean not eating that sandwich bun or eating foods that have been breaded and fried. Instead, look for grilled, lean meats such as grilled, skinless chicken breast or lean turkey. Eliminating cheese is also a good idea; dairy products are restricted to small amounts during most phases of the diet. If you really want to have that cheeseburger, keep in mind that you probably shouldn't eat any other dairy foods on the same day.

Your best choice at any fast food restaurant will often be a salad with low fat dressing, but watch out for some ingredients that can sabotage you. Don't eat the croutons, avoid the crispy noodles that are found on some Asian inspired salads, and don't eat the shredded cheese. Condiments are often a serious stumbling block at fast food joints. The South Beach diet fast food guide suggests saying "no" to mayonnaise and skipping ranch or blue cheese dressings. Opt for simple vinegar and oil or ask for a low fat or no fat Italian dressing or vinaigrette.

Quick Picks for Fast Food Satisfaction

No South Beach diet fast food guide can be complete; menus are always changing and it depends on what phase of the diet you are in, but if you're in a hurry, traveling, or simply don't want to research it on your own, we've put together a few quick picks from some of the most popular fast food joints:

• McDonald's: Try the Cobb salad, choosing their fat free Italian dressing or just vinegar and oil. If you're looking for something sweet, their fruit and yogurt salad is a good option, but go light on the candied walnuts.
• Subway: This chain sandwich shop makes it easy for South Beach dieters by prominently listing the grams of fat for their subs and salads. Any of their salads with less than 7 grams of fat are a good bet. You could also get a high fiber wrap during phases two and three of the diet. Choose lean turkey or ham, and forego the cheese.
• Burger King: Their chicken Caesar salad is delicious, but do skip the croutons, which can quickly add calories and carbs you don't need. If you want some meat, order the chicken whopper or chicken Jr. whopper and toss the bun. You can load it with lettuce, pickles and a slice of tomato of you like. Some Burger King restaurants offer a BK veggie burger, but this option isn't available everywhere.

Wherever you decide to dine while you're on the South Beach diet, keep our tips in mind. If you need more information, check out any South Beach diet fast food guide on the Internet, making sure it's accurate and stays within the right guidelines for your phase of the diet.

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