Being conscious about the notorious unhealthiness of fast food can bring many people who enjoy it to search for healthier options. An article written by Carrie Madormo named "12 Healthy Fast-Food Orders That You Can Grab-and-Go" highlights a variety of different products provided by a wide range of fast food chains from KFC to Starbucks that can help this group of health-seekers find their perfect match.
For each entry, the author lists the amount of calories, fat and sodium contained in the product. For some, like Taco Bell's "Fresco Crunchy Taco", she mentions a healthy extra option, like choosing salsa instead of sour cream and cheese as a topping. However, for some specific products, Madormo points out some less favourable aspects, such as the "Chicken Noodle Soup" from Culver's: "If you’re watching your salt intake, this might not be your best bet, as it has a whopping 1,100 milligrams of sodium." - which proves that not every fast food order can be fully healthy. Even a product from McDonald's, popularly regarded as the poster child for unhealthy fast food, gets a mention in the list!
This article clearly serves as a helpful guide for anyone who eats at fast food restaurants often (specifically people who work a lot or are generally very busy and opt for drive-thrus) and prefers cheap and quickly made, but healthy, food. The author does not intend to manipulate us in any way, seeing as she offers the reader a comprehensive list of relevant products, with corresponding nutritional information to justify her choices.
The text can positively influence readers, leading more people to move away from their usual, less healthy choices and go for something new, but just as tasty and, as an added bonus, much better for them. Thus, this list of 12 orders can benefit society and introduce us to a different side of fast food while still enjoying it.
Original article: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/healthy-fast-food/