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When people are trying to slim down, they rarely think about hitting the drive through. But a number of fast food outlets are adding so-called “healthy options” to their menus. McDonald’s has grilled chicken sandwiches. Wendy’s has a variety of salads. Starbucks has reduced-calorie paninis. Subway is endorsed by successful contestants from The Biggest Loser, boasting that some of their sandwiches can be a key part of any weight-loss program. And even Taco Bell (which is more frequently associated with liquid cheese and slushy meat), now offers a “Fresco” menu of items with less fat.
The New York Times recently took a stab at this phenomenon (“Forget Jenny Craig. Hit the Drive-Thru“), and put these healthier menus to the nutritional test. Here’s what they found…
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