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With the latest study claiming fast food is as addictive as drugs, breaking your Mickey D's habit cold turkey may be a bit daunting. Luckily, there are some healthy, or healthier, options at your fave fast food joints that can help you stay on track, even when you (accidentally) find yourself in the drive-through line. Here are eight of our picks: McDonald's — The Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, sans the dressing, has 220 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 890 milligrams of

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