Are burgers really that bad for us?
Yes, those two words do look odd when placed next to each other but honestly it's true! You can still have your favourite foods and be on a diet on the same time.
It's all down to what you order in the first place, which can be pretty tricky when all you fancy is a stuffed crust pizza with all the toppings, but bear with us.
Even skinny superstars like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears have to give into their takeaway cravings now and again, so why shouldn't you?
It could even be considered classy on some levels, as who can forget the image of Hilary Swank tucking into a burger, with her Oscar statuette perched next to her at a fast food chain?
No, there is a way for you to enjoy your treats and not feel guilty, providing of course that you do plenty of exercise to work off the remaining calories!
If you fancy a burger when you dine out, then feel free to indulge your passion but why not ditch the bun, and opt for a garden salad instead of the fries?
By getting rid of the bun, you can save 75 calories and by ditching the fries you can store another 200 in the bank for a future splurge. If you can't cut the carb cravings however, it may interest you to know that you can still indulge in Britain's best loved takeaway.
Yes, even fish and chips aren't off the menu while your on this diet, as again it's all about portion size. Having a small portion of chips with an un battered piece of fish only amounts to around 350 cals, compared to a large battered cod and chips weighing in at a colossal 750 cals.
While all pizzas are quite fattening in general, there is a way for you to cut back on calories a tad. Instead of going for the meat feast works, simply opt for a thin based pizza, with reduced fat cheese and vegetable toppings. You can save around 250 calories by doing this, and it still tastes just as good!
So next time you feel the need to reach for the take-away menu, just remember to think your order through carefully and you can enjoy an (almost) guilt-free food treat!
FemaleFirst- Laura Terry