What’s in YOUR appetizer?
Posted on | November 19, 2008 |
Most people seem to be fighting the battle of the bulge, and it seems as if the bulge is actually winning. Luckily, I have really good genetics, AND I work out like a madman, but no matter how hard I try and eat healthy, there always seems to be something that weakens my fight into surrendering to temptation.
A big weakness of mine is getting an appetizer at a restaurant when I go out. It just seems like something that I NEED to do. It’s a part of the meal, the ambiance, the whole process of going out to eat. I never really think about what’s in the appetizer, meaning how much fat or how many calories it has. I just think about how good it is going to taste. Unfortunately, it’s not healthy at all. Luckily, there are always articles being published about what the worst appetizers are, and today I came across one that is very disheartening. After reading it, I definitely will think different on what I order when I head to my favorite restaurant.
Below are some places that I like to frequent, but I won’t be ordering these anymore.
CHILI’S
Texas Cheese Fries with Jalapeno-Ranch dressing:
* 2,070 calories
* 160 g fat (73 g saturated)
* 3,730 mg sodium
* Fat Equivalent: Like eating 16 Taco Bell Crunchy Tacos!
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch
* 2,030 calories
* Calorie Equivalent: Like eating as many as 21 White Castle Hamburgers!
ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL
Romano’s Sampler (fried calamari, fried mozzarella, tomato bruschetta, garnish)
* 1,640 calories
* 98 g fat (22 g saturated)
* 4,000 mg sodium
* Calorie and Sodium Equivalent: Like eating more than 10 Extra Crispy Drumsticks from KFC!
T.G.I. FRIDAYS
Jack Daniel’s Sampler (Jack Daniel’s glaze over fried shrimp, Sesame Jack Chicken Strips, and Baby Back Pork Ribs)
* 2,330 calories
* Calorie Equivalent: Like eating more than 8 Steak Fajita Hot Pockets!
UNO CHICAGO GRILL
Pizza Skins (full order)
* 2,400 calories
* 155 g fat (50 g saturated)
* 3,600 mg sodium
* Calorie Equivalent: Like eating a Large Domino’s Hand-Tossed Sausage Pizza
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November 19th, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
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