Turns Out Arby's May Be Healthier Than You Think

Fast food and "healthy" don't usually go together in the same sentence. After all, cheese-laden fatty burgers, crispy French fries dripping in oil and salt, and gigantic creamy milkshakes don't exactly make up what many of us would consider a nutritionally-balanced meal. But over the last few years, as Americans have become more and more concerned with their health (and the looming obesity crisis), many fast food restaurants have started offering better-for-you options, from Chipotle's new cauliflower rice to Chick-fil-A's grilled chicken sandwich to McDonald's plethora of salads.

But there's one chain that has been on the health-conscious bandwagon longer than others that you might not have even realized: Arby's. While it doesn't carry the same cult status as McDonald's or Chipotle, the fast food franchise famous for its roast beef is surprisingly one of the healthier places to eat — as long as you know what (and what not) to order. Here's why Arby's could be a better pick for those who are trying to be more health-conscious.