Denny’s may be a road-trip staple forcomfort food, but the nostalgic diner is known more for its mega-meal “slams” than for itswaistline-friendlyeats. However, stopping at Denny’s doesn’t have to mean blowing two days worth of calories on just one dish.
这些purposefully selected menu optionsprovide a balance of protein, carbs and fat to keep you full — all while clocking in at around 500 calories or less.
Why it made the cut:This meal includes scrambled egg whites with spinach and tomato, two turkey-bacon strips, an English muffin and seasonal fruit. Substituting yogurt for the bacon and English muffin cuts about 600 milligrams of sodium and 25 grams of starchy carbs, leaving you with a balanced meal packed with protein, fruits and vegetables for just over 300 calories.
RD提示：Customize meals to help you stay on track. Create your own slam or modify the Fit Slam® to include healthier options like fruit and yogurt instead of options high in sodium or refined carbs like sausage or pancakes (even the “healthier” 9-grain pancakes have more than 400 calories per serving).
Why it made the cut:This combination of side orders (whole wheat toast, a fried egg, avocado and a side of fruit becomes an egg sandwich that saves you nearly 600 calories, 2,400 milligrams of sodium and 50 grams of fat compared to a Loaded Breakfast Sandwich.
RD提示：订购多个面并将其变成一顿饭，可让您准确地自定义所需的东西。以此为机会，订购各种方面，这些方面提供蛋白质，全谷物，健康的脂肪和水果或蔬菜，以享用令人满意，平衡的饭菜，
Why it made the cut:This meal includes an egg-white omelet with spinach, mushrooms, sautéed zucchini and squash, tomatoes and melted Swiss cheese, an English muffin and fruit. If you’re gluten-free, opt for the gluten-free English muffin. All tolled, it has 33 grams of protein and 6 grams of filling fiber. The fruit and veggies add micronutrients for a hearty meal under 500 calories.
RD提示：Denny’s Fit Fare menu provides options that are on the lighter side, so it’s a great place to start. Order the loaded veggie omelet as-is or replace the English muffin with oatmeal for additional fiber or yogurt for extra protein.
Why it made the cut:与培根鳄梨汉堡相比，这种含鳄梨的蔬菜汉堡节省了近500卡路里和60克脂肪，同时将27克蛋白质和14克纤维包装，以填充丰盛，丰盛的饭菜。
RD提示：丹尼菜单上的任何汉堡都可以换成蔬菜馅饼，与牛肉馅饼相比，可以节省近200卡路里和23克脂肪。切换到蔬菜馅饼，然后添加心脏健康的鳄梨，代替奶酪，以使汉堡更轻，而汉堡却不在饱满的蛋白质和脂肪上。
Why it made the cut:This is a rich, triple meat sandwich with turkey breast, ham and bacon plus Swiss cheese and avocado, so opting for half a sandwich and pairing it with a side salad instead of french fries is a good move. It cuts more than 600 calories from the original order, leaving you with a satisfying sandwich-and-side combo that packs 24 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber for less than 500 calories.
RD提示：Condiments and salad toppings can really add up. Skip the mayo to shave 50 calories off this half sandwich, and remove the croutons to save another 70 calories and 200 milligrams of sodium. It’s also a good idea to split a sandwich with someone else or save half for later and then supplement with a side salad.
