Like most of us, I squeeze in my workouts whenever possible, and that often means eating lunch out. I try to avoid fatty foods (ie: Hardees thickburger) and was wondering if any of you have suggestions as to what would be the best post workout fast food. Not only in terms of taste but in health and replenishment value. I usually opt for a bean burrito and taco at Taco Bell and hope it’s not negating the benefits I just received from the workout.
Subway, chicken breast sandwich.
~Matt
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Krispy Kreme
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Chipotle… Best “fast food” you can get… I think it is actually a GOOD post workout meal.
Jamba Juice too. Although I guess it isn’t technically “Fast food,” it is fast and you can get a big enough one to have it be a meal…
extra fingers aside, there’s a wendy’s across the street from my office and i’ve made do with their grilled chicken sandwich, hold the sauce, and side salad instead of fries…
Baja Fresh (or equivalent).
Hardees big chicken breast sandwhich (for if your not man enough for a real burger.) Arbie’s has some other decent stuff.
Not a big fan of subway, I also tend to steer clear of Long John Silvers, Burger King, McDonalds, and Taco Bell.
I don’t really know… but I suspect if you got the nutritional information on a Taco Bell burrito it might be a little scary!
Just a quick note on bean burritos at taco bell. They are not really BEANS. They are a powdered substitute.
Fazoli’s is cheap, usually pretty edible, gives you a nice big carb hit, and you do okay nutritionally if you avoid the alfredo sauce items and go easy on the cheese.
Except for Schlotzky’s, (home of the heart attack bread) the deli and sandwich places are generally pretty decent nutritionally as long as you skip the mayo and fattier meats, and skip or go light on the cheese. However, I’m not a big fan of Subway since they danr near killed me back in the 90s.
The attached link has the nutritional information on the bean burrito… does not look all that bad:
The expert in this matter would be any member of foodsluts. My favorite is a chicken/veggie rice bowl at a Japanese fast foot restaurant.
“The expert in this matter would be any member of foodsluts.”
Definitely the best tri-club ever.
Personally, I prefer a nice cheese pizza with carry-out chinese chicken and brocoli or mooshu pork piled high.
I remember hitting the In-and-out Burger after Wildflower one year - huge line of triathletes. Hard to beat!
Here’s what we do out West-
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Post race it is always In-n-Out Burger for the works. Whether you’re first, 101st, or 1001st you deserve a cheeseburger with onion rings and a shake. We know where all of 'em are up and down 101, 580, and 80.
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Training- that’s a different story. I have to go with Jamba on this one, especially since you can get a lower sugar, higher protein option these days. Or, any chicken, rice, bean burrito or soft taco from any ACTUAL TAQUERIA! (Drink lots of water though if you opt for the burrito.)
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EVER DARK THE DOOR OF A TACO SMELL (BELL) FOR ANY REASON (if you live anywhere in the Western USA). Otherwise, shame on you and you eat what you deserve if you go there.
I’ll vote for chipotle as well. Hard to believe they’re owned by McDonald’s.
http://www.bauertrinews.com/storyPostShower.faces?id=9&title=Chipotle
Unfortunately Chipotles aren’t around Tennessee that I know of. The choices are pretty much the major chains: Taco Bell, McDs, BK, Subway, Blimpie, Arby’s. I guess I should have stressed this is for after an everyday workout. Post race I pretty much eat whatever I want, guilt free. And Krispy Kremes are usually part of that equation.
I do try to get wraps, turkey sandwiches etc. for the most part and try (emphasis on TRY) to avoid burgers and fries.
Lot of good suggestions here though.
Sushi and watermellon! Sushi is cold so it’s refreshing. The fish is low fat protein and the rice replenishes your carbo stores. The wasabi and ginger more than entertain your taste buds. The watermellon is cold, crunchy, sweet and rehydrates in the bargain. It’s all quick, easy, finger food. That’s my secret. Keep in to yourself.
Frank
wendys baked potato, side salad, grilled chicken sandwich
maybe i’m being closed minded but sushi and watermellon at a fast food restaurant? if that exists i’m not sure i’d ever attempt to consume it.