For those of you who are stuck at the airport more than you would like to admit, here is a list of last minute go to foods that are not TOO bad for you…. Always remember that the best snack, is likely a fresh piece of fruit–an apple, banana, orange, whatever you can find. Other good alternatives are likely to be a granola bar that you can carry in your purse. If you must do fast food, here is the list:

Breakfast
Starbucks
Perfect Oatmeal
Mix your oats with preportioned packets of brown sugar (50 calories), dried fruit (100 calories), or nuts (100 calories).
140 calories 3 g fat

Au Bon Pain
Apple Croissant
This sweet pastry has half the calories of an apple strudel—and delivers 70 percent of your daily vitamin C needs.
280 calories 11 g fat

Dunkin’ Donuts
Egg White and Turkey Sausage Flatbread
With 19 grams of protein, this hearty sandwich will keep you satisfied for hours.
280 calories 6 g fat

Lunch
Panda Express
Mixed Veggies and Steamed Rice
This stir-fry contains two vegetable servings—and no MSG or trans fat.
390 calories 0.5 g fat (with 1?2 a serving of rice)

McDonald’s
Hamburger
Instead of fries, opt for a side salad with lowfat balsamic vinaigrette (60 calories, 3 g fat).
250 calories 9 g fat

Baja Fresh
Ensalada with Charbroiled Chicken
Top this high-protein salad with fresh salsa verde and you’ll tack on just 15 extra calories.
310 calories 7 g fat

Dinner
Pizza Hut Express
Personal Pan Cheese Pizza
To keep calories in check, take half the pie to go—or toss it if you’ll be tempted to eat it minutes later.
295 calories 12 g fat for 1?2 a pizza

Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant
Sesame Seared Tuna Salad
Yellowfin tuna tossed with an orange, ginger, and mustard dressing has gourmet appeal.
372 calories 18 g fat

KFC
Honey BBQ KFC Snacker
Order a side of steamed string beans (25 calories) with this sweet-spicy chicken sandwich.
210 calories 3 g fat

Snacks
Hudson News
Special K Chocolate Peanut Protein Snack Bar
Unlike candy, this chocolatey treat contains fiber and 4 grams of protein.
110 calories 3.5 g fat

Hudson News
Snak Club Tropical Mix Dried Fruit
Satisfy that midday sugar craving with this fruit-and-nut combo.
120 calories 5 g fat per 1?3 bag

Hudson News
Wheat Thins
These crackers have 40 percent less fat than chips and are made with whole grains.
140 calories 6 g fat for 16 crackers