Health Experts Favor Bunless Burgers, Chipotle Bowls Over Taco Bell's No. 1 Pick
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Updated · Fox News · May 30
Health Experts Favor Bunless Burgers, Chipotle Bowls Over Taco Bell's No. 1 Pick
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 30
Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets, bunless burgers and Chipotle protein-heavy bowls were the fast-food options doctors highlighted as better choices, while rejecting Taco Bell’s top-ranked Veggie Mexican Pizza as too processed and low in protein.
Flour tortillas, buns, fries, chips, white rice and many dressings drew the strongest warnings because experts said ultra-processed carbohydrates, seed oils, preservatives and added sugars can undermine otherwise healthier menu items.
Chipotle stood out for customizable protein, black beans, salsa, vegetables and guacamole, while Wendy’s baked potato was described as a reasonable fallback because its ingredients are more straightforward.
For road trips, the doctors said grocery stores and convenience-store basics such as nuts are often better than drive-thrus, and fast food should be treated as an occasional necessity rather than a routine.
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