Healthy Meals at Restaurants and Healthy Fast Food Options
Healthy Meals at Restaurants and Healthy Fast Food Options
250 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated), 480 mg sodium, 13 g protein
290 calories, 10 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 830 mg sodium, 19 g protein
715 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 680 mg sodium and 56 g carbs
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It ought to be called Wiltin’ Onion. We haven’t seen another food with as many depressing omega-6 fatty acids as Outback’s signature appetizer. Even if you split a Bloomin’ Onion with your partner, you’d each be consuming more than a full shot glass of unhealthy oils at one sitting.
582 calories, 37.5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 g protein
230 calories, 13 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 1,050 mg sodium,
4 g sugar
880 calories, 3 g fat (0.5 saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 192 g sugar
308 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated)
The calorie level for Outback’s meals climbs quickly at dinner, but the chain offers several solid lunch options.
460 calories, 28 g fat (8 g saturated), 570 mg sodium, 3 g sugar.
619 calories, 43 g fat (9 g saturated), 1,262 mg sodium, 7 g sugar
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Eat This Not That When You Dine Out
Whether grabbing a meal on the run or hitting the town with friends here are 12 healthy and not-so-healthy options
Less Healthy Option for Breakfast at Starbucks
Starbucks Ham & Cheese Savory Fold-Over250 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated), 480 mg sodium, 13 g protein
Best High-Protein Breakfast at Starbucks
Starbucks Spinach & Feta Breakfast Wrap290 calories, 10 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 830 mg sodium, 19 g protein
Worst Food for Your Blood Pressure
P.F. Chang’s Hot & Sour Soup Bowl has 7,980 mg of sodium. Too much sodium in a diet can lead to high blood pressure.Perfect Meal for Controlling Blood Pressure
Red Lobster’s Broiled Walleye With Baked Potato and Sour Cream, and Garden Salad (no dressing)715 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 680 mg sodium and 56 g carbs
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Worst Food for Your Mood
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ OnionIt ought to be called Wiltin’ Onion. We haven’t seen another food with as many depressing omega-6 fatty acids as Outback’s signature appetizer. Even if you split a Bloomin’ Onion with your partner, you’d each be consuming more than a full shot glass of unhealthy oils at one sitting.
Best Appetizer for a Better Mood
Outback's Crab & Avocado Stack582 calories, 37.5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 g protein
Best Meal for Controlling Blood Sugar
Chili’s Seared Shrimp (full order) and a Fresco Salad230 calories, 13 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 1,050 mg sodium,
4 g sugar
Worst Smoothie for Blood Sugar
Baskin-Robbins Mango Banana Smoothie (large, 32 ounces)880 calories, 3 g fat (0.5 saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 192 g sugar
Best Meal for Weight Control
Outback Steakhouse Grilled Chicken on the Barbie (lunch) and House Salad (no dressing)308 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated)
The calorie level for Outback’s meals climbs quickly at dinner, but the chain offers several solid lunch options.
Best Meal for Brain Health
Olive Garden Herb-Grilled Salmon460 calories, 28 g fat (8 g saturated), 570 mg sodium, 3 g sugar.
Worst Sodium-Heavy Meal for Your Brain
Carrabba’s Italian Grill Calamari With Marinara Sauce619 calories, 43 g fat (9 g saturated), 1,262 mg sodium, 7 g sugar
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