So let's face it--most food at restaraunts is loaded with salt and other ingredients which we've never heard of. Did you know that the Cheesecake Factory refuses to reveal their nutrition facts of their meals? Personally I call the Cheesecake Factory the Bulimic Factory because of their massive portions and poorly-lit bathrooms. The reps at Cheesecake say that the meals are meant to be shared and it's not their fault that people gorge themselves on the entire plate (true, somewhat). But you wouldn't buy a meal that you didn't know the price of, would you? So why buy it without knowing what's in it? SO, how can you eat healthy at these places? Here are some tips:
Cheesecake Factory:
-Make your own omelet: Egg whites, goat cheese (low in fat), spinach, peppers, as many veggies as you wish (no bacon). Substitute home fries for grilled tomatoes and bread for steamed spinach or broccoli.
-Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (chicken wrapped in lettuce), but stay away from the mystery sauce.
-Edamame WITHOUT SALT
Coffeehouse like places: Starbucks, Rao's, etc.
-Americano
-Breakfast sandwiches: Ditch the sausage and cheese and opt for an english muffin instead of croissant or bagel: they're lighter in carbs. Eggs will be a good source of protein along with some veggies.
-Green tea: high in antioxidants, and 0 calories. Add skim milk if you want.
STAY AWAY FROM
-Frozen coffee drinks: These range from 400-700 calories per cup, along with way too much sugar and milk.
-Flavored syrup: Made up of mostly high fructose corn syrup. 5g of sugar per pump.
-MUFFINS: They're the unhealthiest food to eat at Dunkins. A reduced-fat muffin is about 400 calories per muffin.
-Bagels: They actually aren't that great for you, especially with slabs of high fat cream cheese. Instead go for a whole wheat english muffin and add some Tofutti (cream cheese made from tofu!!!). It sounds gross but it's DELICIOUS, and it's perfect for people with dairy allergies like me.
THE DINER:
-Steak and eggs: Steak and eggs are great because they're filled with protein, a better alternative to french toast or waffles.
-Egg whites
-Fruit
-Oatmeal: low in fat, filling.
STAY AWAY FROM
-Food high in sugar: french toast, pancakes, waffles, anything that can be loaded with whipped cream and syrup.
-Eggs benedict: With the hollandaise sauce eggs benedict are very high in fat. Count on 800 calories for the average serving.
-corned beef hash: 1,000 mg of sodium.
INDIAN FOOD (because all of my friends love indian food)
-Aloo Gobhi: potatoes, coliflower. Contains a spice called tumeric which has shown to help you fight disease by boosting your liver's ability to detoxify blood.
-Rasam: indian version of tomato soup, made with tomatoes, tamarind, and a variety of spices. 100 cal/bowl.
-Tandoori: Lean meats with healthy spices.
-Palak Paneer: Mild chunks of cheese tossed in a spinach curry sauce.
STAY AWAY FROM
-Deep fried appetizers.
-too much naan.
SUSHI HOUSE
-Ok most sushi houses are mad healthy anyway, but here are some tips to make your dishes even more healthy.
-Miso soup: Some studies show that miso soup prevents your body from overproducing fat cells.
-Edamame: Fresh soybeans! mix of fiber, omega 3's, and protein.
-Sashimi: Sushi in it's purest form without rice. No matter what fish you choose you're getting lots of protein with relatively little fat.
STAY AWAY FROM:
-Vegetable tempura: STILL FRIED. With so many healthy items on the menu, why waste your calories on fat?
-Unagi: Eel has 80% more fat than other raw fish and way less protein. Go to the salmon and skip the eel.
Cite: www.eatthisnotthat.com
Everyone should check out the Eat This Not That books for interesting finds.
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