Carly Weaver

If you live a gluten-free lifestyle, you know that fast food can be very hit or miss when it comes to the amount of gluten-free options on the menu. But thanks to expansive menu choices that have begun to include more diet-friendly meals, many of today's fast food chains offer options to accommodate various lifestyles. As long as you know what’s safe to order and which menu items to stay away from, then you have a handful [...]

Everyone’s heard of McDonald’s, and everyone’s heard of its biggest rival: Burger King. These two burger joints have long been the subjects of an age-old debate about which chain whips up tastier fast food.  The debate may be ongoing, but for vegans in particular there may be a clear winner. If you're on a vegan diet, chances are you’ve come to favor Burger King over McDonald’s, because the restaurant simply dishes out [...]

The Mediterranean diet isn’t so much a restrictive diet as it is a general lifestyle; it’s a heart-healthy, balanced way of eating that focuses on whole foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins. That said, it is restrictive in the sense that certain food groups or categories simply won’t fly – and fast food is one of them. Thanks to things like processed ingredients, hydrogenated oils, and sugar, it can be hard to find a [...]

Those on the ketogenic diet know that it can be challenging to avoid carbohydrates and sugar when you eat a meal out, especially if that meal is at a fast food joint – like everyone’s favorite fried chicken chain: KFC. But once you know which menu items to avoid and which will align better with your lifestyle or diet, be it keto, vegan, or gluten-free, enjoying the occasional indulgence or a quick meal on the go becomes a [...]

You’d probably assume that a fast food chain with the word “chicken” in its name doesn’t necessarily offer the most vegan-friendly menu…and in the case of Kentucky Fried Chicken, you’d be correct. Since KFC stopped selling the plant-based chicken option they once offered, the vegan menu items are mostly limited to sides. The fried chicken may be finger-lickin’ good, but it simply won’t cut it if you’re vegan or [...]

KFC, aka Kentucky Fried Chicken, has been dishing out some of America’s favorite fried chicken and comforting southern-style sides since 1930. But like many fast food joints, this place might not be an ideal drive-through location for someone on a gluten-free diet. If you aren’t able to consume gluten for health reasons or you’re simply avoiding it in your diet, can you still enjoy one of your favorite fast food chains? The [...]