Ways to avoid becoming Super Sized

The most recent issue of Men's Fitness magazine (featuring Red Sox ace Josh Beckett on the cover) includes a very interesting piece on whether it's possible for fast food to be good for you.

Pointing first to a recent survey, the article highlights the fact that 44 percent of Americans say that they like the taste of fast food far too much to ever give it up. With those numbers being what they are, it's no wonder why fast food restaurants don't have much to worry about in terms of losing their clientele. Still the point is made that it is possible to eat fairly healthy at McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. You just have to know how.

Here's a quick breakdown of the Best and Worst picks you can make at each of these fine establishments:

BURGER KING

Best: Whopper Junior, Hamburger, BK Veggie Burger, Fried Grilled Chicken Caesar without Dressing

Worst: Triple Whopper with Cheese

McDONALD'S

Best: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Small French Fries, Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap with Honey Mustard, Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait, Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

Worst: Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

WENDY'S

Best: Plain Baked Potato, Chicken Nuggets, Ultimate Chicken Grill, Mandarin Chicken Salad without Dressing

Worst: Baconator

A couple of added tips the folks at Men's Fitness offer are to stop super-sizing and avoid the extras. Good advice all the way around.