The 20 Worst Foods in America

[Shelly]

:hungry:

20. Worst Fast-Food Chicken Meal
Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald's (5 pieces) with creamy ranch sauce

830 calories55g fat (4. 5g trans fat)
48 g carbs
The only thing "premium" about these strips is the caloric price you pay. Add a large fries and regular soda and this seemingly innocuous chicken meal tops out at 1,710 calories.
Change Your Chicken. McNuggets have the same impact. Instead, choose Mickey D's six-piece offering with BBQ sauce and save yourself 530 calories.

19. Worst Drink
Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo'd Power Smoothie (30 fl oz)

900 calories
10 g fat
183 g carbs
(166 g sugar)

Jamba Juice calls it a smoothie; we call it a milk shake. In fact, this beverage contains more sugar than two pints of Ben and Jerry's Butter Pecan ice cream.

Turn Down the Power: Seventy-five percent of this chain's "power smoothies" contain in excess of 100 grams of sugar. Stick to Jamba's lower-calorie All Fruit Smoothies, which are the only menu items that contain no added sugar. And always opt for the 16-ounce "small."

18. Worst Supermarket Meal
Pepperidge Farm Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (whole pie)

1,020 calories
64 g fat
86 g carbs

The label may say this pie serves two, but who ever divided a small pot pie in half? Once you crack the crust, there will be no stopping. Pick a Better Pie: Swanson's pot pie has just 400 calories.

17. Worst "Healthy" Burger
Ruby Tuesday Bella Turkey Burger

1,145 calories
71 g fat
56 g carbs

We chose this burger for more than its calorie payload: Its name implies that it's healthy. The Truly Healthy Choice: Skip burgers entirely (few at Ruby Tuesday come in under 1,000 calories). Instead, order a 9-ounce sirloin with a side of steamed vegetables.

16. Worst Mexican Entree
Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito

1,179 calories
7 g fat
125 g carbs
2,656 mg sodium

Despite a reputation for using healthy, fresh ingredients, Chipotle's menu is limited to king-size burritos, overstuffed tacos, and gigantic salads-all of which lead to a humongous waistline.

Make Over the Menu: There are two ways to make a Chipotle burrito healthy enough to eat:

(1) 86 the rice and tortilla and request your meat, vegetables, and beans served in a bowl, or
(2) Bring a friend and saw the burrito in half.

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

1,520 calories
111 g fat

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.

10. Worst Breakfast
Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes

1,540 calories
77 g fat
(9 g trans fat)
198 g carbs
(109 g sugar)

Five Egg McMuffins yield the same caloric cost as these sugar-stuffed flapjacks. Order This Instead: The Western Omelet has 654 calories and 44 grams of protein.

9. Worst Dessert
Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

1,600 calories
78 g fat 215 g carbs

Would you eat a Big Mac for dessert? How about three? That's the calorie equivalent of this decadent dish. Clearly, Chili's customers get their money's worth. Don't Overdo It: If you want dessert at Chili's, order one single-serving Sweet Shot; you'll cap your after-dinner intake at 310 calories.

8. Worst Chinese Entree
P.F. Chang's Pork Lo Mein

1,820 calories
127 g fat 95 g carbs

The fat content in this dish alone provides more than 1,100 calories. And you'd have to eat almost five servings of pasta to match the number of carbohydrates it contains. Now, do you really need five servings of pasta?

Pick Another Noodle: P.F. Chang's Singapore Street Noodles will satisfy your craving with only 570 calories. Or try the Moo Goo Gai Pan or the Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, which have 660 calories each.

7. Worst Chicken Entree
Chili's Honey Chipotle Crispers with Chipotle Sauce

2,040 calories
99 g fat
240 g carbs

"Crispers" refers to an extra-thick layer of bread crumbs that soaks up oil and adds unnecessary calories and carbs to these glorified chicken strips. Switch Your Selection: Order the Chicken Fajita Pita: At 450 calories and 43 grams of protein, it's one of the healthiest entrées you'll find in a chain restaurant.

6. Worst Fish Entree
On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans

2,100 calories
130 g fat 169 g carbs
4,750 mg sodium

Perhaps the most misleadingly named dish in America: A dozen crunchy tacos from Taco Bell will saddle you with fewer calories. Lighten the Load: Ask for grilled fish, choose the corn tortillas instead of flour (they're lower in calories and higher in fiber), and swap out the carbohydrate-loaded rice for grilled vegetables.

5. Worst Pizza
Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza

2,310 calories
162 g fat 123 g carbs
4,470 mg sodium

Downing this "personal" pizza is equivalent to eating 18 slices of Domino's Crunchy Thin Crust cheese pizza. Swap Your Slices: Switch to the Sausage Flatbread Pie and avert deep-dish disaster by nearly 1,500 calories.

4. Worst Pasta
Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce

2,430 calories
128 g fat 207 g carbs
5,290 mg sodium

This meal satisfies your calorie requirements for an entire day. Downsize the Devastation: Ask for a lunch portion of this dinner dish (or any pasta on the menu, for that matter), and request regular tomato sauce instead of meat sauce. You'll cut the calories in half.

3. Worst Nachos
On the Border Stacked Border Nachos

2,740 calories
166 g fat 191 g carbs
5,280 mg sodium


2. Worst Starter
Chili's Awesome Blossom

2,710 calories
203 g fat 194 g carbs
6,360 mg sodium

1. The Worst Food in America
Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

2,900 calories
182 g fat
240 g carbs

Even if you split these "starters" with three friends, you'll have downed a dinner's worth of calories before your entrée arrives.

Super Substitutions: Front-load your meal with a protein-based dish that's not deep-fried. A high-protein starter helps diminish hunger without putting you into calorie overload. And remember: Appetizers are meant to be shared.

At On the Border: Chicken Soft Tacos (250 calories each). This entrée is as close as you'll come to a healthy starter.

At Chili's: Garlic & Lime Grilled Shrimp. Look for this item in the "sides."

At Outback: Seared Ahi or Shrimp on the Barbie.

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/20worst.html

[mrsmaalox]

I've never eaten any one of those things and don't think I care to. Except maybe the Quizno's, but I've never had a large anything there. I do loves my sammiches!

[Shelly]

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/images/worstdessert.jpg

Looks like pure heaven to me!

I was surprised that the Chipotle burrito was that much. I know they're huge, but dayum.

[Spurminator]

I take it Brinker Restaurants decided to cut advertising in Mens Health this year?

[midgetonadonkey]

How is Wendy's Baconator not listed?

[Shelly]

9 Health Foods That Aren't! :(

The authors of the bestselling new book “Eat This, Not That!” uncover the most misunderstood “health” foods in America

1. Bran Muffin

420 calories
20 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin.

300 calories
12 grams of fat

Bran muffins are comprised of two things your body doesn't want in the morning: sugar and refined flour. Both will work to spike your blood sugar, which signals your body to start storing fat and sets you up for a mid-morning crash. And with only trace amounts of fiber, there's nothing healthy about this misunderstood muffin. The breakfast sandwich, on the other hand, is a surprisingly great way to start your day. Besides having fewer calories, fat, and carbs, it also offers about 20 grams of protein, which we really need in the morning to jumpstart our metabolism.

2. Chicken Caesar Salad
(Dinner-size portion)

900 calories
60 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken on mixed greens

400 calories
20 grams of fat

Caesar salads suffer the consequences of two natural disasters: a flood of fatty dressing and a blizzard of Parmesan cheese and croutons. Even a Caesar side salad before a meal can cost you up to 500 calories. Skip the emperor treatment in favor of a simple grilled chicken breast tossed in a bed of mixed greens tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is a vast improvement over the treacherous Caesar dressing, and the absence of a Parmesan sea means that you'll save nearly entire meal's worth of calories by making this simple swap.

3. Tuna Melt

900 calories
50 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Roast beef or ham sandwich

500 calories
15 grams of fat

Plain tuna out of the can is healthy; tuna doused in mayo, shrouded in melted cheese, and slicked with another layer of dressing is not. Both ham and roast beef are packed with protein and are super satisfying and surprisingly lean, which means you can eat the same size sandwich and save 400 calories and 35 grams of fat.

4. Chicken Wrap

700 calories
35 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken sandwich

375 calories
15 grams of fat

The wrap itself is the real offender here, dense with fast-burning carbs and containing up to 400 calories. It's a tortilla shell pumped with a bunch of modified starch and fat. Plus the huge surface area means more room to slather dressing and pack in more cheese and meat than your typical sandwich. Definitely not a health food. A grilled chicken sandwich on a bun offers a great balance of fat, carbs, and protein, plus having a bun instead of a huge tortilla provides so much-need portion control. Bonus: Nix the mayo in favor of bbq sauce or salsa (which is the ultimate fat-free, low-cal condiment).

5. Turkey Burger

850 calories
50 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
7 oz sirloin steak

350 calories
20 grams of fat

People hear turkey and automatically think lean and healthy, but depending on the type of ground turkey and toppings used, one of these poultry patties can be every bit as fatty and caloric as a beef burger. Sirloin, on the other hand, is one of the leanest cuts of meat available, which makes for an incredibly satisfying, protein-enriched meal that will keep you feeling fuller, longer. Who wouldn't want to make this swap

6. Fruit Smoothies

600 calories
120 grams of sugar

Drink this instead!
100% fruit smoothie

350 calories
75 grams of sugar

Many fruit smoothies contain added sugars and high fructose corn syrup, which means they're more milkshake than smoothie. The key here really is in the name: A 100% fruit smoothie made with plain yogurt instead of ice cream or sherbert will contain nearly half the calories and significantly less sugar, plus it will provide all of the vitamin and antioxidant capacity that a smoothie is supposed to have.

7. Granola Bar

200 calories
15 grams of sugar

Eat this instead!
1 oz cheddar cheese with Triscuits

150 calories
5 grams of sugar

Ever wonder what keeps a granola bar together? The makers of one of America’s favorite (and most misunderstood) snacks use mostly high-fructose corn syrup as their glue, which in turns quickly raises blood sugar and cancels out any of the potential benefits you might otherwise get from the oats. By switching over to good old-fashioned cheese and crackers, you swap out sugar and calories for protein and fiber. Talk about a great deal!

8. Pasta Salad

300 calories
20 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Egg Salad

200 calories
14 grams of fat

When the main ingredient for a snack or a side is pasta, you’re asking for trouble. That’s because pasta is made from highly-refined flour, which means quick-burning carbs and a huge spike in blood sugar. Not only does it save you a hundred calories, but the egg salad replaces those troublesome carbs with healthy protein, which helps fill your belly faster and keeps your metabolic fires effectively stoked.

8. Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom

190 calories
30 grams of sugar

Eat this instead!
Plain yogurt with fresh fruit mixed in

110 calories
15 grams of sugar

You wouldn’t start your morning with a can of Coke, would you? Then you should pass on these troublesome yogurt cups since they contain as much sugar as a soft drink. Almost all of that comes directly from the “fruit” is mostly high-fructose corn syrup. Yogurt and fruit can be a great way to start your day, but do it yourself by mixing a cup of nonfat plain yogurt with a half cup of mixed berries.

[hater]

I knew Outback was gona be #1. A coworker used to eat there almost daily, just had a heart attack. he stopped eating there.

[Shelly]

Restaurant Report Cards:

Fast-Food Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A
Not a single sandwich breaks the 500-calorie barrier, a feat unmatched in the fast-food world. A+

Subway
An impressive selection of 6-inch sandwiches with less than 400 calories each earns Jared's joint a second-place finish. A

Boston Market
Its expansive menu of healthy sides and nutritionally reasonable three-piece chicken meals gives diners plenty of choices. A-

Sit-Down Restuarants

Bob Evans
A massive menu of reasonable egg dishes and extensive sides ranging from broccoli to applesauce boosts Bob to the top spot. A-

Fast-Food Restaurants

Taco Bell
It's okay to "make a run for the border," as long as you limit yourself to just two tacos or a single burrito. B+

Wendy's
Although calorically comparable to McDonald's, Wendy's edges out the Arches with less trans fat and a range of healthy sides. B

McDonald's
Burgers are reasonable, but others, like pancake platters, send McDonald's numbers soaring. B-

Sit-Down Restuarants

Fazoli's
Pasta portions are thankfully restrained and can be topped with chicken, broccoli, and tomatoes, or garlic shrimp. B+

Denny's
Abysmal burgers and the carb-loaded Grand Slams are offset by a range of lighter alternatives on the Fit Fare menu. B

Ruby Tuesday
Most of the burgers hover around the 1,000-calorie mark, but seafood and chicken options offer a shot at redemption. B-

Fast-Food Restaurants

KFC
It's hard to have "fried" in your name and still make a decent grade. To halve calories, order your chicken without skin. C+

Arby's
The array of sandwiches suffers from an abundance of creamy dressings, spreads, and melted cheese sauce. C

Burger King
Thousand-calorie-plus burgers like the Quad Stacker give this chain a below-average score. C-

Domino's
Two slices of any Feast pizza contain from 460 (thin-crust vegetable) to 880 calories (MeatZZa, deep dish). C-

Sit-Down Restuarants

Chili's
Monster burgers and 2,000-calorie starters hurt. Order from the Guiltless Grill menu to keep your calorie intake under 650. C-

Fast-Food Restaurants

Panera
Healthy sides, whole grains, and free Wi-Fi can't offset oversized, calorie-loaded salads and sandwiches. D

Pizza Hut
Massive pasta portions are nearly 1,000 calories, while personal pan pizzas average 660 calories. D-

Sit-Down Restuarants

P.F. Chang's
Most entrées begin in a wok with a puddle of oil and a scoop of sugar- and salt-laden sauce. Hunt for steamed options instead. D

Sit-Down Restuarants

Macaroni Grill
Even lunch portions and salads have more than 1,000 calories. Either split a pasta or order the 330-calorie Pollo Magro. F

Minimum Disclosure
Sure, Macaroni Grill earns its F with a menu full of 1,500-calorie pastas, but at least it provides nutritional information to its customers. We contacted the following restaurants and asked them to give up their full nutritional numbers, but all 15 refused.

Applebee's, Bonefish Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Fuddruckers, Hooters, IHOP, Maggiano's Little Italy, Olive Garden, Outback, Perkins, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, T.G.I. Friday's

NOTE: We were able to obtain nutritional data for some dishes from the Center for Science in the Public Interest

[boutons_]

Short message: all fast food, chain food is complete, toxic (often delicious) industrial crap.

[florige]

I knew Outback was gona be #1. A coworker used to eat there almost daily, just had a heart attack. he stopped eating there.



Same here. I think it was Dateline a while back who had that listed as the number one worst food in America. I bet that taste like you have died and gone to heaven though.

[Shelly]

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/images/worstfood.jpg

[KEDA]

Funny how On the Border, Chili's, and Macaroni Grill are all owned by the same company.

[Shelly]

Funny how On the Border, Chili's, and Macaroni Grill are all owned by the same company.

I didn't see how Men's Health came to choose these restaurants.

And I had a bleu cheese and bacon chipotle burger last night :oops

[florige]

I didn't see how Men's Health came to choose these restaurants.

And I had a bleu cheese and bacon chipotle burger last night :oops



:nope :lol

[CuckingFunt]

Most of the stuff on that list I wouldn't touch with ten foot pole. Some of it, however, I have eaten before and probably will eat again.

The most important thing is knowing that a) you can't eat that shit everyday, and b) just because it all fits on one plate doesn't mean you have to eat all of it right then.


EDIT: And anyone who doesn't realize that using ice cream automatically nullifies the name "smoothie" is an idiot.

[Shelly]

:nope :lol

It was from Chili's and at least it didn't make the list! :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Outback bears no resemblance to Australian cuisine.

We don't have "cheese fries" here except in American restaurants.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Outback bears no resemblance to Australian cuisine.

We don't have "cheese fries" here except in American restaurants.calm down. they also serve water.

[marini martini]

calm down. they also serve water.

And the steaks are dam good :toast

[atxrocker]

those fries look tasty

[katyon6th]

Outback bears no resemblance to Australian cuisine.

We don't have "cheese fries" here except in American restaurants.

That's nice.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

kangaroo fetus gumbo

[baseline bum]

Fries with cheese and ranch dressing sounds horrible. #10 sounds amazing though... banana + pecan + caramel on/in pancakes. Fvck, why can't we have Bob Evans in Cali?

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/images/worstbreakfast.jpg

[marini martini]

Fries with cheese and ranch dressing sounds horrible. #10 sounds amazing though... banana + pecan + caramel on/in pancakes. Fvck, why can't we have Bob Evans in Cali?

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/images/worstbreakfast.jpg

Looks like Roo Cutlet, smothered in gravy to me :hungry:

[Shelly]

Fries with cheese and ranch dressing sounds horrible. #10 sounds amazing though... banana + pecan + caramel on/in pancakes. Fvck, why can't we have Bob Evans in Cali?

Looks like they're an east coast chain. However, they own Mimi's Cafe and I know they're in CA.

[QUOTE]Bob Evans also owns and operates 118 Mimi's Café Restaurants in 22 states.

Maybe they have something similar?

[E20]

:hungry:

20. Worst Fast-Food Chicken Meal
Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald's (5 pieces) with creamy ranch sauce

830 calories55g fat (4. 5g trans fat)
48 g carbs
The only thing "premium" about these strips is the caloric price you pay. Add a large fries and regular soda and this seemingly innocuous chicken meal tops out at 1,710 calories.
Change Your Chicken. McNuggets have the same impact. Instead, choose Mickey D's six-piece offering with BBQ sauce and save yourself 530 calories.

19. Worst Drink
Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo'd Power Smoothie (30 fl oz)

900 calories
10 g fat
183 g carbs
(166 g sugar)

Jamba Juice calls it a smoothie; we call it a milk shake. In fact, this beverage contains more sugar than two pints of Ben and Jerry's Butter Pecan ice cream.

Turn Down the Power: Seventy-five percent of this chain's "power smoothies" contain in excess of 100 grams of sugar. Stick to Jamba's lower-calorie All Fruit Smoothies, which are the only menu items that contain no added sugar. And always opt for the 16-ounce "small."

18. Worst Supermarket Meal
Pepperidge Farm Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (whole pie)

1,020 calories
64 g fat
86 g carbs

The label may say this pie serves two, but who ever divided a small pot pie in half? Once you crack the crust, there will be no stopping. Pick a Better Pie: Swanson's pot pie has just 400 calories.

17. Worst "Healthy" Burger
Ruby Tuesday Bella Turkey Burger

1,145 calories
71 g fat
56 g carbs

We chose this burger for more than its calorie payload: Its name implies that it's healthy. The Truly Healthy Choice: Skip burgers entirely (few at Ruby Tuesday come in under 1,000 calories). Instead, order a 9-ounce sirloin with a side of steamed vegetables.

16. Worst Mexican Entree
Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito

1,179 calories
7 g fat
125 g carbs
2,656 mg sodium

Despite a reputation for using healthy, fresh ingredients, Chipotle's menu is limited to king-size burritos, overstuffed tacos, and gigantic salads-all of which lead to a humongous waistline.

Make Over the Menu: There are two ways to make a Chipotle burrito healthy enough to eat:

(1) 86 the rice and tortilla and request your meat, vegetables, and beans served in a bowl, or
(2) Bring a friend and saw the burrito in half.

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

1,520 calories
111 g fat

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.

10. Worst Breakfast
Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes

1,540 calories
77 g fat
(9 g trans fat)
198 g carbs
(109 g sugar)

Five Egg McMuffins yield the same caloric cost as these sugar-stuffed flapjacks. Order This Instead: The Western Omelet has 654 calories and 44 grams of protein.

9. Worst Dessert
Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

1,600 calories
78 g fat 215 g carbs

Would you eat a Big Mac for dessert? How about three? That's the calorie equivalent of this decadent dish. Clearly, Chili's customers get their money's worth. Don't Overdo It: If you want dessert at Chili's, order one single-serving Sweet Shot; you'll cap your after-dinner intake at 310 calories.

8. Worst Chinese Entree
P.F. Chang's Pork Lo Mein

1,820 calories
127 g fat 95 g carbs

The fat content in this dish alone provides more than 1,100 calories. And you'd have to eat almost five servings of pasta to match the number of carbohydrates it contains. Now, do you really need five servings of pasta?

Pick Another Noodle: P.F. Chang's Singapore Street Noodles will satisfy your craving with only 570 calories. Or try the Moo Goo Gai Pan or the Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, which have 660 calories each.

7. Worst Chicken Entree
Chili's Honey Chipotle Crispers with Chipotle Sauce

2,040 calories
99 g fat
240 g carbs

"Crispers" refers to an extra-thick layer of bread crumbs that soaks up oil and adds unnecessary calories and carbs to these glorified chicken strips. Switch Your Selection: Order the Chicken Fajita Pita: At 450 calories and 43 grams of protein, it's one of the healthiest entrées you'll find in a chain restaurant.

6. Worst Fish Entree
On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans

2,100 calories
130 g fat 169 g carbs
4,750 mg sodium

Perhaps the most misleadingly named dish in America: A dozen crunchy tacos from Taco Bell will saddle you with fewer calories. Lighten the Load: Ask for grilled fish, choose the corn tortillas instead of flour (they're lower in calories and higher in fiber), and swap out the carbohydrate-loaded rice for grilled vegetables.

5. Worst Pizza
Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza

2,310 calories
162 g fat 123 g carbs
4,470 mg sodium

Downing this "personal" pizza is equivalent to eating 18 slices of Domino's Crunchy Thin Crust cheese pizza. Swap Your Slices: Switch to the Sausage Flatbread Pie and avert deep-dish disaster by nearly 1,500 calories.

4. Worst Pasta
Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce

2,430 calories
128 g fat 207 g carbs
5,290 mg sodium

This meal satisfies your calorie requirements for an entire day. Downsize the Devastation: Ask for a lunch portion of this dinner dish (or any pasta on the menu, for that matter), and request regular tomato sauce instead of meat sauce. You'll cut the calories in half.

3. Worst Nachos
On the Border Stacked Border Nachos

2,740 calories
166 g fat 191 g carbs
5,280 mg sodium


2. Worst Starter
Chili's Awesome Blossom

2,710 calories
203 g fat 194 g carbs
6,360 mg sodium

1. The Worst Food in America
Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

2,900 calories
182 g fat
240 g carbs

Even if you split these "starters" with three friends, you'll have downed a dinner's worth of calories before your entrée arrives.

Super Substitutions: Front-load your meal with a protein-based dish that's not deep-fried. A high-protein starter helps diminish hunger without putting you into calorie overload. And remember: Appetizers are meant to be shared.

At On the Border: Chicken Soft Tacos (250 calories each). This entrée is as close as you'll come to a healthy starter.

At Chili's: Garlic & Lime Grilled Shrimp. Look for this item in the "sides."

At Outback: Seared Ahi or Shrimp on the Barbie.

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/20worst.html
That all sounds delicious.

[midgetonadonkey]

kangaroo fetus gumbo

I hear kangaroo fetus is extremely tender.

[midgetonadonkey]

I've tasted many a fetii in my day but kangaroo fetus has been out of my reach.

[marini martini]

:hungry:
I've tasted many a fetii in my day but kangaroo fetus has been out of my reach.

Guess you've never eaten vienna sausage :hungry:

[NorCal510]

i eat so healthy and love it

oatmeal
milk
fish
lean meats
cottage cheese
lean cheese
nuts
potatoes
rice
peanut butter
fruits
veggies
boiled eggs
and more milk

no sauces, added fats, etc. no sodas and fast food. only milk and water.

mmmmmm!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

i eat so healthy and love it

oatmeal
milk
fish
lean meats
cottage cheese
lean cheese
nuts
potatoes
rice

no sauces, added fats, etc. no sodas and fast food. only milk and water.

mmmmmm!
What, no fruits?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

calm down. they also serve water.

I'm totally calm, I'm just telling you the food at Outback has little to do with what we eat here. As for the steaks, are they free range? We don't feed lot our cattle until just prior to sale, so the meat doesn't have the marbling throughout and tastes gamier.

Australian cuisine, elwanko, is similar to fusion - euro-asian crossover. But then what would you know?

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Oddly enough, the Olive Garden isn't quite the same as eating in Italy.

[NorCal510]

What, no fruits?
i forgot to add fruits and veggies in there

those are a big staple in my diet

[midgetonadonkey]

i forgot to add fruits and veggies in there

those are a big staple in my diet

I bet you love eating fruits.

[T Park]

I'm totally calm, I'm just telling you the food at Outback has little to do with what we eat here. As for the steaks, are they free range? We don't feed lot our cattle until just prior to sale, so the meat doesn't have the marbling throughout and tastes gamier.

Australian cuisine, elwanko, is similar to fusion - euro-asian crossover. But then what would you know?


We don't care it tastes good :lol

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Elwanko is a lying little scumbag-douche-fuckhead.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We don't care it tastes good :lol

I think American steak is actually quite tasteless compared to Aussie steak, and I don't like the marbled fat.

Each to his own.

[ploto]

Obviously they did not try the Great Wall of Chocolate at PF Chang's-- 2240 calories.

http://www.pfchangs.com/cuisine/images/great_wall.jpg

[peewee's lovechild]

I wonder what they think of Paula Dean's restaurant.

[Thunder Dan]

I knew the Chipo burrito would be on there....won't make me stop eating them though

[JoeChalupa]

I go by taste. If I like it, I'm eating it.

[mrsmaalox]

I go by taste. If I like it, I'm eating it.

I like that quality in a man!!!!

[Michael Scott]

The Awesome Blossom is the best food to eat while doing business. It doesn't matter how many carbs or calories it has, all that matters is the special times you have while eating it.

[AlamoSpursFan]

9 Health Foods That Aren't! :(

The authors of the bestselling new book “Eat This, Not That!” uncover the most misunderstood “health” foods in America

1. Bran Muffin

420 calories
20 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin.

300 calories
12 grams of fat

Bran muffins are comprised of two things your body doesn't want in the morning: sugar and refined flour. Both will work to spike your blood sugar, which signals your body to start storing fat and sets you up for a mid-morning crash. And with only trace amounts of fiber, there's nothing healthy about this misunderstood muffin. The breakfast sandwich, on the other hand, is a surprisingly great way to start your day. Besides having fewer calories, fat, and carbs, it also offers about 20 grams of protein, which we really need in the morning to jumpstart our metabolism.


Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin.

That sounds McFamiliar...

:lol

[SpursWoman]

Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin.

That sounds McFamiliar...

:lol


Yes it does ... I made that twice for my kids for breakfast last week. :lol


I think the only place on that list I've even been to is the Outback ... and the only thing I kind of remember ordering is a few of those $10 margaritas. :drunk

[T Park]

The dos XX tacos are really good.

On the Border has great food.

[katyon6th]

I think the only place on that list I've even been to is the Outback ... and the only thing I kind of remember ordering is a few of those $10 margaritas. :drunk

Really? You've never eaten at McDonald's, Chilis, Chipotle or even PF Changs? Where are you eating at in San Antonio then????

[Thunder Dan]

Really? You've never eaten at McDonald's, Chilis, Chipotle or even PF Changs? Where are you eating at in San Antonio then????

Chang's is awesome, but so bad for you..but still awesome

[T Park]

Uh oh.

Katy brought up PF Changs and spurswoman.......

The white elephant in the room has been spotted.

[SpursWoman]

McDonald's yes ... but the others? Nope. We might pick up Chester's or Bill Miller's or Whataburger, but we really don't go out to eat that much.

We did go to Louis LeDeaux (my favorite) on Friday, though. Texas Roadhouse & the Outback were too crowded .. it being Steak & a BJ Day and all. :cooldevil

[SpursWoman]

Katy brought up PF Changs and spurswoman.......



We don't live near the Quarry anymore, so now it's not even convenient ... definitely not a big deal. :lol

[T Park]

Boy did he luck out.......

[baseline bum]

PF Changs rules. The Kung Pao scallops are freaking great.

[peewee's lovechild]

PF Changs rules. The Kung Pao scallops are freaking great.

Fuck yea.

I also like their rosted duck.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Sh!tola!

I think I've ordered 70% of the items on that list!!!

[SpursWoman]

Boy did he luck out.......


He lucked out because I don't really give a crap about eating at expensive restaurants. :lol

[peewee's lovechild]

He lucked out because I don't really give a crap about eating at expensive restaurants. :lol

Go ahead, continue . . .

[peewee's lovechild]

Damn, you killed the last part of that post.

[SpursWoman]

Damn, you killed the last part of that post.

Yeah, you know where I was going. :lol

[baseline bum]

Yeah, you know where I was going. :lol

:lol

[peewee's lovechild]

Yeah, you know where I was going. :lol

I wanted to read it somehow.

I woke up horny today.

[spurster]

Restaurant Report Cards:
Macaroni Grill
Even lunch portions and salads have more than 1,000 calories. Either split a pasta or order the 330-calorie Pollo Magro. F

No wonder I like Macaroni Grill.

Just don't eat this stuff and its ilk every day, at most once a week. Then the next morning, you need to exercise your ass off.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I think American steak is actually quite tasteless compared to Aussie steak, and I don't like the marbled fat.

Each to his own.well we do have a little bit of grass over here and grass fed beef rocks.

[baseline bum]

How could they not mention Cheesecake Factory in this article? Their plates are even bigger than Macaroni Grill's, and then you have to top it off with a monster slice of super-thick cheesecake.

[mrsmaalox]

McDonald's yes ... but the others? Nope. We might pick up Chester's or Bill Miller's or Whataburger, but we really don't go out to eat that much.

We did go to Louis LeDeaux (my favorite) on Friday, though. Texas Roadhouse & the Outback were too crowded .. it being Steak & a BJ Day and all. :cooldevil

Oh man but when you have kids....Mac Donald's becomes such a drag. I cannot eat there or Jackass in the Box for the rest of my life.

[mrsmaalox]

I guess I'm just too picky cuz all those places they mention, with the exception of Quizno's, sound like pure gut-bombs to me.

[Das Texan]

interesting stuff there.


i do love chipotle, but i do get the bowls, so i guess thats better! Too bad I do get the rice though, its good though!

And Quiznos, but it looks like its only for selected items.

The one I get is on that 500 calorie or less list they have up now.

[Das Texan]

9 Health Foods That Aren't! :(

The authors of the bestselling new book “Eat This, Not That!” uncover the most misunderstood “health” foods in America

1. Bran Muffin

420 calories
20 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin.

300 calories
12 grams of fat

Bran muffins are comprised of two things your body doesn't want in the morning: sugar and refined flour. Both will work to spike your blood sugar, which signals your body to start storing fat and sets you up for a mid-morning crash. And with only trace amounts of fiber, there's nothing healthy about this misunderstood muffin. The breakfast sandwich, on the other hand, is a surprisingly great way to start your day. Besides having fewer calories, fat, and carbs, it also offers about 20 grams of protein, which we really need in the morning to jumpstart our metabolism.

2. Chicken Caesar Salad
(Dinner-size portion)

900 calories
60 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken on mixed greens

400 calories
20 grams of fat

Caesar salads suffer the consequences of two natural disasters: a flood of fatty dressing and a blizzard of Parmesan cheese and croutons. Even a Caesar side salad before a meal can cost you up to 500 calories. Skip the emperor treatment in favor of a simple grilled chicken breast tossed in a bed of mixed greens tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is a vast improvement over the treacherous Caesar dressing, and the absence of a Parmesan sea means that you'll save nearly entire meal's worth of calories by making this simple swap.


3. Tuna Melt

900 calories
50 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Roast beef or ham sandwich

500 calories
15 grams of fat

Plain tuna out of the can is healthy; tuna doused in mayo, shrouded in melted cheese, and slicked with another layer of dressing is not. Both ham and roast beef are packed with protein and are super satisfying and surprisingly lean, which means you can eat the same size sandwich and save 400 calories and 35 grams of fat.

4. Chicken Wrap

700 calories
35 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken sandwich

375 calories
15 grams of fat

The wrap itself is the real offender here, dense with fast-burning carbs and containing up to 400 calories. It's a tortilla shell pumped with a bunch of modified starch and fat. Plus the huge surface area means more room to slather dressing and pack in more cheese and meat than your typical sandwich. Definitely not a health food. A grilled chicken sandwich on a bun offers a great balance of fat, carbs, and protein, plus having a bun instead of a huge tortilla provides so much-need portion control. Bonus: Nix the mayo in favor of bbq sauce or salsa (which is the ultimate fat-free, low-cal condiment).

5. Turkey Burger

850 calories
50 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
7 oz sirloin steak

350 calories
20 grams of fat

People hear turkey and automatically think lean and healthy, but depending on the type of ground turkey and toppings used, one of these poultry patties can be every bit as fatty and caloric as a beef burger. Sirloin, on the other hand, is one of the leanest cuts of meat available, which makes for an incredibly satisfying, protein-enriched meal that will keep you feeling fuller, longer. Who wouldn't want to make this swap

6. Fruit Smoothies

600 calories
120 grams of sugar

Drink this instead!
100% fruit smoothie

350 calories
75 grams of sugar

Many fruit smoothies contain added sugars and high fructose corn syrup, which means they're more milkshake than smoothie. The key here really is in the name: A 100% fruit smoothie made with plain yogurt instead of ice cream or sherbert will contain nearly half the calories and significantly less sugar, plus it will provide all of the vitamin and antioxidant capacity that a smoothie is supposed to have.

7. Granola Bar

200 calories
15 grams of sugar

Eat this instead!
1 oz cheddar cheese with Triscuits

150 calories
5 grams of sugar

Ever wonder what keeps a granola bar together? The makers of one of America’s favorite (and most misunderstood) snacks use mostly high-fructose corn syrup as their glue, which in turns quickly raises blood sugar and cancels out any of the potential benefits you might otherwise get from the oats. By switching over to good old-fashioned cheese and crackers, you swap out sugar and calories for protein and fiber. Talk about a great deal!

8. Pasta Salad

300 calories
20 grams of fat

Eat this instead!
Egg Salad

200 calories
14 grams of fat

When the main ingredient for a snack or a side is pasta, you’re asking for trouble. That’s because pasta is made from highly-refined flour, which means quick-burning carbs and a huge spike in blood sugar. Not only does it save you a hundred calories, but the egg salad replaces those troublesome carbs with healthy protein, which helps fill your belly faster and keeps your metabolic fires effectively stoked.

8. Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom

190 calories
30 grams of sugar

Eat this instead!
Plain yogurt with fresh fruit mixed in

110 calories
15 grams of sugar

You wouldn’t start your morning with a can of Coke, would you? Then you should pass on these troublesome yogurt cups since they contain as much sugar as a soft drink. Almost all of that comes directly from the “fruit” is mostly high-fructose corn syrup. Yogurt and fruit can be a great way to start your day, but do it yourself by mixing a cup of nonfat plain yogurt with a half cup of mixed berries.



FUCK!

Changes menu selection at resturaunts.

[SpursWoman]

Oh man but when you have kids....Mac Donald's becomes such a drag. I cannot eat there or Jackass in the Box for the rest of my life.

I have 2, that's the only reason I've even been there in the last 15 years. :fro

Also, with having 2 kids ... it's just not cost-effective to have to drop $50-75 dollars regularly on just one meal. But then, I'm a tightwad, too.... so....

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

well we do have a little bit of grass over here and grass fed beef rocks.

Yeah, the grass and also the wandering around changes the flavour of the meat, gives it more taste, and the fat develops in strips, not marbled throughout the muscle.

Where do you get free-range beef? Whenever I've eaten steak in the US it's been feed-lotted.

[ploto]

Oh man but when you have kids....Mac Donald's becomes such a drag. I cannot eat there or Jackass in the Box for the rest of my life.
I brainwashed my child at a young age to like the fast food that I like- Subway, Schlotzsky's, Chick-fil-A. We never went through the McD's, Jack in the Box, or Burger King Phase. Only places close were Wendy's, and at least they have things like Baked Potatoes and, of course, Whataburger.

[sabar]

I like all that food, but I very rarely eat it or I'd be 400 pounds. On a side note, McDonald's Chicken Select strips are pretty poor quality chicken strips. I can make better chicken at home (not to mention tastes better and healthier). I'm surprised Chick-fil-a isn't loaded with more calories as their food is greasy and tastes good.

Either way, I pretty much just eat cereal with 1% or skim milk. Maybe I'm weird, but I really like the flavor of Total and Cheerios.

[SpursWoman]

you might as well abort your children and save the $2 bucks on the double cheeseburgers


Too late. :spin

[mrsmaalox]

Either way, I pretty much just eat cereal with 1% or skim milk. Maybe I'm weird, but I really like the flavor of Total and Cheerios.

Cereal is yummy. Even the high sugar stuff is not as bad as alot of other food because at least most cereals are fortified. The only wierd thing is liking your cereal with milk.!!!! I only do cereal with water; gawd, it makes people around me very upset for some reason!!!

[Dex]

Cereal is yummy. Even the high sugar stuff is not as bad as alot of other food because at least most cereals are fortified. The only wierd thing is liking your cereal with milk.!!!! I only do cereal with water; gawd, it makes people around me very upset for some reason!!!

Cereal with water?

:madrun :wtf :bang :makemyday :smchode: :vomit:

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I only do cereal with water; gawd, it makes people around me very upset for some reason!!!


That's fucking disgusting.

[T Park]

cereal with water?

Dear god.....

[Viva Las Espuelas]

cereal with water?

Dear god........and you said "on the border has great food". :lol:lol:lol

[midgetonadonkey]

cereal with water?

Dear god.....

I guess you never grew up poor.

[mrsmaalox]

I guess you never grew up poor.
Really. Most the time we didn't even have the cereal..........

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Where do you get free-range beef? Whenever I've eaten steak in the US it's been feed-lotted.i buy straight from the farm. i don't do steak at restaurant, usually, unless someone else is picking up the tab. grass fed beef is starting to pick up steam, but not as fast. typically grass fed beef should be cheaper than regular beef. now that everyone is suffering from al gore syndrome and the the ethanol-can-save-us bug is in full effect, regular beef should start going up pretty soon.

[Ignignokt]

What sort of pretentious fag orders the Dos XX's fish tacos at On the Border?

I bet Tpark orders the Dos XX tacos and has a 1/2 plate of Jack Daniels ribs while wearing his straw hat and Corona t shirt. He probably proceeds with a body shot off of Mouse, while he yells out "Hey man, Where's the KIO's".

WHat a douche.

[T Park]

I guess you never grew up poor.


Not rich, but no not dirt poor.

Sorry that I didn't go through that :rolleyes

[T Park]

...and you said "on the border has great food". :lol:lol:lol


I think they do.

Just an opinion.

[T Park]

That's fucking disgusting.


Oh my he said worse than me!!!

Oh well.

[SpursWoman]

I only do cereal with water; gawd, it makes people around me very upset for some reason!!!

Weird, but then I got used to my mother dunking cookies in water or tea ... (whatever she was drinking) to soften them up. So, no violent reaction from me. :lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I eat my cereal with a fork.

[mrsmaalox]

i buy straight from the farm. i don't do steak at restaurant, usually, unless someone else is picking up the tab. grass fed beef is starting to pick up steam, but not as fast. typically grass fed beef should be cheaper than regular beef. now that everyone is suffering from al gore syndrome and the the ethanol-can-save-us bug is in full effect, regular beef should start going up pretty soon.

Preservative free?

[T Park]

I eat my cereal with a fork.

:lol

Ok Kenny Smith

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Preservative free?it's everything but taste-free. you should try it if you can.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:lol

Ok Kenny Smith
Hey, it saves milk.

[mrsmaalox]

it's everything but taste-free. you should try it if you can.
No, you should get your ass in the kitchen and cook me some!!!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

No, you should get your ass in the kitchen and cook me some!!!i serve my meat to those who've earned it.

[mrsmaalox]

i serve my meat to those who've earned it.
Yea right. All the MORE reason.......

But on second thought, is it that brown meat? I'm thinking I may want preservatives or whatever it is that makes it red.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

preservatives or whatever it is that makes it red.that would be carbon monoxide.

[mrsmaalox]

that would be carbon monoxide.

oooh right; I once saw a dead body with CO poisoning. It was really red.

[marini martini]

oooh right; I once saw a dead body with CO poisoning. It was really red.

:spless:

[AlamoSpursFan]

cereal with water?

Dear god.....

Some people call it "skim milk".

:lol

[T Park]

touche :lol