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“Organic foods” refer to items grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Organic foods can be single pieces of produce like apples, multi-ingredient products like crackers, or refer to animal products where the animal was fed organically-grown grains and not given antibiotics. Organic foods are eco-friendly, though pricey. Unless you purchase organic foods from a local farmer, these non-toxic items will cost considerably more than conventionally-grown foods. It’s up to you to determine if the benefits outweigh the costs. Either way, organic foods are part of a booming industry.

Whether we’re talking hamburgers and French fries, roast beef sandwiches and fried cheese sticks, or fried chicken with gravy-slathered mashed potatoes, fast food is usually high in refined grains, high in carbs, high in fat (and not the good fats), high in sugar and high in sodium. The only thing fast food is low in, in fact, is nutrition. With the frenetic pace of modern living making it harder and harder to cook three meals a day, finding healthy alternatives to fast food becomes critical if you want to eat a healthy diet. Luckily, convenience food doesn’t need to be unhealthy. You can still eat healthy food when you’re on the go or in a hurry. You have two basic options: Pack some healthy food to take with you or stop somewhere. If you must go into a fast food restaurant, pick the pre-made salad. Otherwise, here are some ideas for healthy alternatives to fast food that are quick and easy.