For many of us, starting the year out right means paying more attention to our diet and exercise. But when kids’ schedules are busy and the workday is long, it is encouraging to know that you can still keep to a healthy diet when you’re on the go.
Did you know that Wendy’s has several low-calorie options for the whole family? Here are just five of the many menu items at Wendy’s for less than 500 calories!
1. The Ultimate Chicken Grill: only 370 calories and 34 grams protein. Made with tender grilled chicken breast fillet with fresh toppings, it has all of the flavor with only 10 grams of fat.
2. Spicy Chipotle Crispy Chicken Sandwich: 420 calories and 17 grams protein. Find this one on the Right Price Right Size™ Menu and pay only 99 cents.
3. Apple Pecan Chicken Half Salad: If you haven’t tried this salad, you are missing out and with only 340 calories and 19 grams protein, this is a popular menu item for a quick lunch break or dinner with the kids.
4. Small Chili: A Wendy’s classic for those cold winter days at just 180 calories and 13 grams protein.
5. Wendy’s Kids Meal: Wendy’s cares about your kids’ healthy eating habits, too. The Kids Meal Chicken Nuggets are just 180 calories with nine grams protein or the Kids Meal Hamburger is only 250 calories with 14 grams protein. GetOrder apple slices instead of fries for only 40 calories plus a low fat milk for 100 calories!
Most doctors would agree that the keys to a heart-healthy diet are to control portion size, eat more vegetables and fruits, limit unhealthy fats and cholesterol, choose low-fat proteins, reduce the sodium in your food, plan your meals when possible, and allow yourself an occasional treat! Wendy’s has the variety to satisfy all of these goals without sacrificing taste or quality—and it’s so convenient!
Plus, it’s easy to customize at Wendy’s—want your hamburger protein-style (no bun)? No problem.
When you can grab a satisfying meal for less than 500 calories, you can feel good about bringing the whole family into Wendy’s.
Wendy’s has four locations in Santa Clarita serving lunch and dinner starting at 9 a.m. The Magic Mountain location, where locals get a 20 percent discount every day, also serves breakfast. For more nutritional information on these and other menu items, please visit www.wendys.com, email info@wendysofsantaclarita.com or call 818-516-9810.