Many of my patients choose to do a low carbohydrate nutritional plan. I think this is a great option but only if it works for you. Individualizing a nutritional plan is extremely important because we want to choose a nutritional plan that you can do the rest of your life without weight regain. Some people do better with other types of nutritional plans including the Mediterranean diet, portion control, intermittent fasting, Weight Watchers, glycemic load restriction, glycemic index restriction, low-fat, etc. Low carb diets are also subdivided. On the more restrictive end is the Keto Diet (less than 20 net carbs and the evidence of ketones in your bloodstream) A more balanced approach to a low carbohydrate nutritional plan has goal of 50 to 70 net carbs per day with a focus on a higher protein intake. This seems more sustainable with our patients. For those who are doing a low-carb type of diet then I have compiled a list of lower carbohydrate choices for fast food. Fast food is of course not optimal but our fast-paced world is not ideal. This should not be the main portion of your nutritional plan but it gives you good options when there are no others.

McDonalds: scrambled eggs and sausage with salt pepper and hot salsa

Jacks: bacon and egg plate

Starbucks: Sous Vide Egg Bites

Wendy’s: chicken wraps or burgers lettuce wrap

Jimmy John’s: unwich

Taco Mama/Chipotle: lettuce, fajitas, double chicken, pico, guacamole, and cheese

Taco Bell: power bowl omitting the rice and beans and add extra meat , lettuce , guacamole etc

Subway: any sandwich as a chopped salad. Maybe try chicken bacon ranch with pickles and whatever other vegetables look good. Consider adding buffalo. Protein Bowls

Five Guys: lettuce wrapped cheeseburger

Chick-fil-A: grilled nuggets with buffalo and ranch with kale salad

Buffalo Wild Wings: buffalo wings that are un-breaded. Like half hot and half spicy garlic. Check online for how many carbs in the sauces.

Zaxby’s: Grilled chicken club salad (or others) hold the bread and breaded onions

Local Mexican: steak and chicken fajitas but no rice, beans, or tortillas. Bring a low-carb tortilla if you really want one.

Local Barbecue: brisket and pickles, smoked chicken, pulled pork

Local Seafood: non-breaded shrimp and garlic butter

Locals Sushi: hand rolls, hold the rice and add extra protein or vegetables. Cream cheese and sashimi

Butler’s Fit Foods at Burger Depot: has many healthy options