Carly Weaver

There’s no denying that Chick-fil-A makes a mean chicken sandwich, among other delicious items on the menu. But because of the nature of fast food, many of these delicious items are either overly processed or packed with unwanted ingredients.  One of those things that tends to soar sky high in fast foods is sodium. When it comes to sodium levels, not all fast food restaurants are created equal; if you’re looking to keep [...]

Subway is a popular spot for meals on the go, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Some customers value its convenience while others crave the chain’s familiar sub-style sandwiches.  But at a sandwich shop like Subway where the menu is essentially built around deli meat, there’s one thing you’ll find packed into every bite there: sodium. If you’re on a low-sodium diet or looking for low-sodium options at [...]

No stranger to the paleo diet? Then you’re most likely no stranger to the fact that it can be very challenging to find a fast food meal that sticks to paleo diet guidelines – but some fast food restaurants are more paleo-friendly than others. When it comes to Wendy’s, you’re in luck. The popular burger chain is one of the few fast food joints to offer a decent amount of paleo-friendly food and drink options. Keep reading [...]

The paleo people out there know that eating out at any restaurant can be difficult – and eating out at a fast food restaurant can sometimes seem impossible. It’s true that there certainly weren’t any fried chicken or cheeseburgers available back in the Paleolithic Era, but once in a while you may want to treat yourself to a quick and tasty meal on the go while doing your best to stick to the paleo diet.  So if KFC is [...]

Fast food and quick-service restaurants are notorious for serving up some sodium-packed grub, no matter how delicious it may taste.  If you’re a pizza lover who’s watching their sodium intake, you may ask yourself: can you eat pizza on a low sodium diet? And can you eat that pizza at a fast food slice shop like Pizza Hut?  While it may require a little effort on your end, it is possible to enjoy a low-sodium slice [...]

It’s no secret that fast food joints aren’t the best place to go in search of low sodium food. Packaged and prepared foods make up the majority of sodium in the American diet, and sodium levels tend to be especially high when it comes to meat. So if you’re a fan of KFC – which we all know dishes out that delicious, crispy fried chicken – you may have a hard time finding a low-sodium meal.  What can you eat on the KFC [...]