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Fast food: 5 ways to healthier meals

Have it your way

You can eat healthy away from home, even at fast-food restaurants. Don't settle for what comes with your sandwich or meal. Ask for healthier options and substitutions. For example, ask for reduced-fat mayonnaise or mustard on your sandwich. Or at a fast-food Mexican restaurant, request salsa instead of cheese sauce. And remember to keep your eye on portion sizes.

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