I will be the last person in the world to recommend fast food for you. But if you are traveling and a decent fast food restaurant is all that is available, you might be able to have a not-so-bad-for-you meal. The secret is to SPEAK UP!
Some fast food chains such as In/Out Burger will cook your meal to order without any additional salt. That includes the burger as well as the fries. You will perhaps wait a bit longer but it will probably be worth it.
McDonald's will scramble an egg for you without salt (as I recall).
Just because a restaurant looks small and local doesn't mean it uses healthy recipes. They may rely on cream of mushroom soup and salt to help their food along. Maybe the cook is still stuck in the 60's. It's ok to ask when you first go into a restaurant if it is possible to order food that is very low in salt (or whatever). Once they know you are asking because of health issues, they will not be offended.
Before you travel, you might look at some of the nutritional tables that are online for the various chain restaurants. What you find may sicken you. And then again, it will at least help you know whether it will be possible for you to eat there safely.
We find that if we are on a day trip, one meal that isn't perfect isn't the end of the world. But traveling for several days can make a huge difference in your dialysis results and your health. Maybe packing an almond butter or peanut butter sandwich for emergency situations would help.
Be polite. Be inquisitive. And be resourceful. And....be healthy!
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