Count Down America’s 20 Worst Food
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Continuing from last time on the American’s 20 Worst Foods. Hopefully you are beginning to understand that not all foods are created equal as some may look healthy but layers of fat are hidden inside.
15. Worst Kids’ Meal
Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese
1,210 calories
62 g fat
3,450 mg sodium
It’s like feeding your kid 1 1/2 boxes of Kraft mac ‘n’ cheese.
Your Best Option: The 390-calorie Grilled Chicken and Broccoli.
14. Worst Sandwich
Quizno’s Classic Italian (large)
1,510 calories
82 g fat
3,750 mg sodium
106 g carbs
A large homemade sandwich would more likely provide about 500 calories.
Cut the Calories: Isn’t it obvious? Order a small—or save half for later.
13. Worst Salad
On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef
1,450 calories
102 g fat
78 g carbs
2,410 mg sodium
This isn’t an anomaly: Five different On the Border salads on the menu contain more than 1,100 calories each.
The Salad for You: The Sizzling Chicken Fajita Salad supplies an acceptable 760 calories. But remember to choose a noncaloric beverage, such as water or unsweetened iced tea.
12. Worst Burger
Carl’s Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger
Carl’s brags about this, but also provides convenient nutrition info on its Web site—so ignorance is no excuse for eating it.
A Simple Solution: The Low Carb Six Dollar Burger has just 490 calories.
11. Worst Steak
Lonestar 20 oz T-bone
1,540 calories
124 g fat
Add a baked potato and Lonestar’s Signature Lettuce Wedge, and this is a 2,700-calorie blowout.
Make the Cut: Stick to fillets and sirloins in steakhouses—they’re the two leanest cuts of beef.
To be continued…
