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"  The processed ingredients and additives that make fast food so convenient, cheap (and, dare we say\u2026tasty) are also what make it so unhealthy. And though we appreciate the fact that there are healthier options available, sometimes, there&amp;#039;s no satisfying substitute for fried chicken or a milkshake. But there are ways you can cut down the calories to make that unhealthy meal a little less unhealthy. From modifications to Burger King&amp;#039;s Whopper to variations on Arby&amp;#039;s Roast Beef sandwich, here are a few simple tweaks that will help ease your guilty conscience while still satisfying your fast-food craving.  KFC Original Chicken Bucket (Small)  Before: 1,700 calories After: 562 calories A small bucket of fried chicken from KFC consists of eight pieces\u2014two breasts, two thighs, two drumsticks and two wings\u2014totaling 1,760 calories, most of which come from the chicken breasts. &amp;quot;Not only are they fried, but they&amp;#039;re two to three times bigger than the drumsticks and the wings,&amp;quot; says Karen Ansel, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. Modification: When ordering a small bucket of chicken, bring the count down to 800 calories (fewer than half!) by getting drumsticks and wings only\u2014make four of them grilled, and the other four Original Recipe to quell your fried chicken fix. Then, only eat half the chicken (400 calories), saving the rest for another meal, and have a house salad (15 calories) with light or fat-free dressing (15 to 35 calories) for a well-rounded dinner with both protein and veggies that comes in under 600 calories. If you want/need a dipping sauce, opt for the HBBQ Dipping Sauce Cup (40 calories), which is the least caloric of the bunch. Photo: courtesy by KFC Arby&amp;#039;s Roast Beef Sandwich  Before: 360 calories After: 290 calories Unlike the bun\u2014which doesn&amp;#039;t contribute anything nutritionally and makes up more than half of the sandwich&amp;#039;s 360 calories\u2014the roast beef on an Arby&amp;#039;s Roast Beef Sandwich pulls its weight. &amp;quot;The amount of roast beef in the regular-size sandwich (3 oz) is very reasonable, and is a source of protein, zinc, iron and some B vitamins,&amp;quot; says Kerry Neville, RD, owner of KLMN Nutrition Communications.  Modification: Get rid of half the 200-calorie bun and add Cheddar cheese for 30 calories, and you&amp;#039;ve got yourself an open-face roast beef melt\u2014for 110 fewer calories and the same amount of protein. Note: Skip the coveted Horsey sauce; at 50 calories, it will all but close the calorie gap we&amp;#039;ve just created. Photo: courtesy by Arby&amp;#039;s Wendy&amp;#039;s Twisted Frosty  Before: 470\u2013890 calories After: 130 calories Even if you get a small size, any Twisted Frosty is going to rack up serious calories, what with all the ingredients (M&amp;amp;amp;M&amp;#039;s, fudge chunks, cookie dough, Oreo pieces) that Wendy&amp;#039;s so generously &amp;quot;twists&amp;quot; in.  Modification: First and foremost, stick with a small Original Chocolate Frosty (250 calories) or Vanilla Frosty (260 calories). Then, to really cut calories, split it with a friend. &amp;quot;Buy one Frosty and order two cups of ice, then pour half the Frosty in each cup. This way, you can enjoy a cup full of Frosty for half the calories of the original,&amp;quot; says Lona Sandon, RD, assistant professor of nutrition at University of Texas Southwestern. And if you&amp;#039;re craving a salty-sweet combination, go ahead and split a small order of french fries with your friend (160 calories per person) to dip into your Frosty. Or, if it&amp;#039;s just the dipping you&amp;#039;re after, a side of apple slices is only 40 calories. Photo: courtesy of Wendy&amp;#039;s Pizza Hut Meat Lover&amp;#039;s 6&amp;quot; Personal Pan Pizza   Before: 830 calories After: 360 calories  Loaded with pepperoni, ham, beef, bacon and sausage, this favorite Pizza Hut pie-for-one can run up a hefty caloric bill (not to mention a whopping 46 grams of fat). Modification: A Veggie Lover&amp;#039;s personal pan pizza is a healthier option, but if you&amp;#039;re craving meat, make it half Meat Lover&amp;#039;s, half cheese\u2014simply spread out the meat and save yourself 120 calories and 11 grams of fat. Then, only eat half the pizza and save the other half for tomorrow&amp;#039;s lunch. Photo: courtesy Pizza Hut Nathan&amp;#039;s Famous Hot Dog  Before: 297 calories After: Added nutrition At Nathan&amp;#039;s, the hot dog is actually a decent option. &amp;quot;It doesn&amp;#039;t have an exorbitant amount of calories (297) for a meal, contains a solid amount of protein (10.88 grams) and has a tolerable amount of sodium (692.07 mg),&amp;quot; says Milton Stokes, RD, owner of One Source Nutrition, a Connecticut-based nutrition counseling and consulting firm. Modification: Since the hot dog itself is under 300 calories, keep the bread\u2014after all, what&amp;#039;s a weenie without the bun?\u2014and instead focus on ramping it up from a nutritional perspective by piling on the onions, suggests Stokes, which add flavor, bulk and antioxidants.  Dunkin&amp;#039; Donuts Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit  Before: 650 calories After: 440 calories This favorite breakfast sandwich rings in at 650 calories and 46 grams of fat, most of which are from the bread and sausage. &amp;quot;Unfortunately, you&amp;#039;ll have to sacrifice one or the other in order to bring down the numbers,&amp;quot; says Sandon.  Modification: If it&amp;#039;s the sausage you love, keep it and swap out the biscuit for an English muffin, which will cut about 120 calories and 12 grams of fat. If it&amp;#039;s the biscuit you crave, drop the sausage to reduce the sandwich by 210 calories and 19 grams of fat. Photo: courtesy of Dunkin&amp;#039; Donuts Taco Bell Crunchy Taco  Before: 500 calories for three After: 420 calories for three Containing 170 calories and 10 grams of fat, Taco Bell&amp;#039;s beloved Crunchy Taco\u2014seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, Cheddar cheese and salsa in a hard taco shell\u2014tempts you to eat (way) more than you actually need. Modification: First and foremost, order \u00E0 la carte, instead of buying a value meal, which adds soda and possibly a side dish to the caloric equation. Then, get rid of the cheese, and save yourself around 30 calories per taco (not to mention 3 grams of fat and 40 grams of sodium). Or, you can order a Fresco Crunchy Taco\u2014seasoned beef, shredded lettuce and salsa in a hard taco shell\u2014at 440 calories for three. Photo: courtesy of Taco Bell White Castle The Original Slider  Before: 280 calories for two After: Room for something nutritious Given its small size and lack of cheese, this mini-burger, at 140 calories a pop, isn&amp;#039;t the worst fast-food choice in terms of calories. But it has a downfall: It&amp;#039;s shockingly void of nutrients, other than protein, and is relatively high in sodium (360 grams). Modification: Luckily, this slider can&amp;#039;t do much damage\u2014unless your eyes are bigger than your stomach and you order too many. The good news is that you can eat two of them for a mere 280 calories. Because it&amp;#039;s relatively low in calories for a meal, that leaves room (calorie-wise, anyway) for a healthy snack later in the day. Photo: courtesy of White Castle&amp;#039;s Burger King Whopper  Before: 670 calories After: 490 calories The burger, whose fame may only be trumped by the fame of its ad jingle, consists of a 1/4-lb flame-broiled beef patty, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. But, when eaten together, these seemingly innocent-sounding ingredients amount to 670 calories and 40 grams of fat. Modification: In what may come as a surprise, by simply removing the mayo and ketchup, you can save yourself 180 calories and almost half the fat (18 grams). And all this without sacrificing either of the two main ingredients of &amp;quot;America&amp;#039;s Favorite Burger&amp;quot;\u2014the beef and the bun. Photo: courtesy by Burger King McDonald&amp;#039;s Filet-O-Fish  Before: 380 calories After: 400 calories but more nutritious The Filet-O-Fish is one of the most coveted items on the McDonald&amp;#039;s menu. At 380 calories, it&amp;#039;s also one of the least fattening sandwiches. But alas, considering it is fried fish, it could be healthier.  Modification: Improve the sandwich by swapping out the classic bun (150 calories) for McDonald&amp;#039;s new honey-wheat bun (240 calories). Though more calories, the honey-wheat bun is more nutritious. To make up for the extra calories from the bun, ditch the processed cheese (25 calories) and order the Tartar Sauce (90 calories) on the side (use half immediately and throw out the rest to prevent mindless dipping). And in case we lost you: 380 calories minus 150 calories plus 240 calories minus 25 calories minus 45 calories = a much-healthier 400-calorie fish sandwich. Photo: courtesy of McDonald&amp;#039;s  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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