Count calories on the road

Building on Wednesday's post, we figured this guide from Shape magazine to grabbing food on-the-go would help you road trippers stick to that healthy way of eating, even after hours on the highway. This handy breakdown lets you click on your fave fast food restaurant then provides a list of items that, if not exactly packed with nutrients, won't bust your gut or your budget.

Is Wendy's your weakness? Shape suggests getting a Mandarin Chicken Salad and a Baked Potato. Why they love it: Saves 110 calories and 39 grams of fat compared with Homestyle Chicken Strips Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing. Order the Mandarin Chicken Salad but get Low-Fat Honey Mustard dressing, not the fattier Oriental Sesame dressing. Skip the crispy noodles. For an extra 130 calories, 11 grams of heart-healthy unsaturated fat and 2 grams of fiber, add the roasted almonds. For more substance (and fiber), order a plain baked potato on the side.

Or maybe McDonalds is your must-have? Shape suggests a Chicken McGrill Sandwich, Apple Dippers with Low-Fat Caramel Dip and a bottle of water because choosing this sandwich will save you 100 calories, 7 grams of fat and 1.5 grams of trans fat compared to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich! This meal provides lean protein as well as a daily serving of fruits and vegetables. The Chicken McGrill is a grilled chicken breast marinated in herbs, topped with a slice of tomato, leaf lettuce and mayonnaise, all on a toasted sesame seed bun. To lighten it up even more, order your Chicken McGrill without the mayonnaise and top it with Newman's Own Salsa instead. This change would cut another 80 calories and 11 grams of fat from your meal!

Check out the guide for your best bets at other roadside staples like Denny's, KFC, Taco Bell and the good ol' DQ. Because eating on the road doesn't have to make you feel bad. So even if you don't pack your own snacks, with these tips you can kick that grease hangover to the curb.