8 Fast Food Picks That are Good for Your Skin (Really!)

Every time I pull up to the drive-thru window, an inner dialogue quickly turns into a heated debate:

Me:"Don't you dare order the Big Mac and fries, Anna!"

Me:"But I went to Zumba today AND I'm PMSing really bad. I friggin' deserve this."

Me:"Anna, I'm warning you. Not only can your thighs not afford it, but you'll feel like you've been run over by a meaty Mack truck afterwards. And don't even get me started on the greasefest of a breakout that will be spread across your forehead like the mayo on that sesame seed bun."

Me: "Fine! You win this time, but I'm getting something! What should I get?"

Sound familiar? Yeah, well that's because you are bound to be faced with the pick up window at some point -- when you're super busy and it's the only option, or when you just feel like rebelling against your healthy lunchbox. (Does your lunch need a healthy makeover? Check out these quick fixes.)

It's no diet myth that fast food packs on the pounds, but you might not realize how bad it is for your skin, too. (All the exfoliating, facials, and fancy face creams in the world won't do squat if you're noshing on these foods that wreck your skin.) So, to help you make the best decisions in a pinch, I spoke to Jim White, R.D., a registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson. Here are some of the best options at some of your favorite fast food joints. 

 

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Smoothie: 16 oz Jamba Juice Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt Blends -- Vibrant Blueberry

What's in it: Nonfat yogurt, soymilk, and blueberries 

Why it's a good choice: The yogurt and nonfat milk give you 10 grams of lean protein, which plays a key role in the repair of our organs, tissues, and cells and is an essential component of collagen. This smoothie also packs in 15 percent of your daily calcium intake, important for strong bones and teeth. The blueberries contribute 50 percent of your vitamin C for the day, help preserve long-term cell damage, and have extremely high levels of antioxidants -- perfect for fighting free radicals from environmental aggressors.