They also help you make trade-offs. If you
are trying to trim fat in your diet, you might
decide on grilled chicken instead of crispy
fried chicken. If you are worried about
sodium, you could select sweet and
sour sauce for your chicken nuggets
instead of barbecue sauce.
Think about the sandwich or salad
you like to order at your favorite fast-food
restaurant, 14-18. Then, find as many of the
ingredients as you can in 14-17. How many
calories does it have? How much fat does
it contain? What trade-offs could you make
to get less cholesterol or sodium?
As you can see, no matter how busy
you are, good nutrition can fit into your
schedule. Eating out can save you time and
be nutritious, too. Many nutritious snacks
and beverages can be prepared in just a few
minutes. In the next chapters, you’ll learn
how to prepare even more types of foods.
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Consider your choice of Consider your choice of
toppings when making a sandwich toppings when making a sandwich
selection. These ingredients can add calories selection. These ingredients can add calories
and nutrients to your sandwich. and nutrients to your sandwich.
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