There's no question the keto diet works. (The U.S. News & World Report 2019 diet rankings just put it the no. 2 spot in the Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets category.) But the eating regimen can be super challenging to follow—especially when you're too busy or burned out to whip up a low-carb, high-fat meal at home. Those are the days you crave a quick bite and luckily, you've got plenty of options at the keto-friendly restaurants below. They all serve up tasty, filling fare that'll help your body stay in ketosis. Here's what to order at each of the six popular chains.
Chipotle
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- The Keto Salad Bowl (carnitas, romaine lettuce, red salsa, cheese, and guacamole): 585 calories, 42g fat, 15g carb, 8g fiber (so 7 net carbs), 32g protein
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McDonald’s
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Chick-fil-A
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Dunkin’ Donuts
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2. Choose add-ons carefully. In general, tacking on lettuce, pickles, and mustard are safe choices when you’re on keto. Adding some mayo or bacon will keep carbs in check, and boost your fat count. Cheese has similar fat-adding qualities, but it comes with a few grams of carbs.
3. Don't discount roadside options. As more gas stations fall into the well-stocked category and rest areas expand their offerings, finding keto-friendly snacks isn’t nearly as difficult as it once was. Jaime Ritter Milan, associate editor of CookingLight.com, can vouch for that: “When I tried keto, I’d load up on things like beef jerky (though skip varieties like Teriyaki or brown sugar, which can have extra carbs), pre-packaged hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, kale chips, or a healthy portion of nuts to keep me satiated."
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