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Old 02-17-2005, 03:42 PM   #1  
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Default Eat THIS instead of THAT..ideas for eating out

Eat THIS instead of THAT article

I found this article in a Men's Health magazine. It is a nifty guide for making better choices if you have to eat out. It is a little long but worth the read. Enjoy!

ON THE ROAD
If you're one of those guys who consume more meals behind the wheel of a car than you do at the head of the table, we can help you arrive safe and skinny. Here's the best stuff we found when we vetted the restaurant-chain gang and scouted around the generic eateries you'll find in any town.

At the Sandwich Shop
STRATEGY: Opt for whole-wheat bread. Go easy on the cheese, heavy on the vegetables and lean meats (turkey, ham, roast beef).


Schlotzsky's Deli

EAT THIS:

Dijon Chicken Sandwich (small)
329 calories, 4 grams (g) fat (saturated-fat content not available), 1,456 milligrams (mg) sodium

Fresh Fruit Salad (small)
86 calories, 1 g fat (saturated fat n/a), 22 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

The Original Sandwich (small)
525 calories, 24 g fat (saturated fat n/a), 1,781 mg sodium


Subway

EAT THIS:

6-Inch Roast-Beef Sub
290 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 910 mg sodium

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie
200 calories, 8 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 170 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Meatball Marinara Sub with Provolone Cheese
550 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated), 1,305 mg sodium

At the Fast-Food Joint
STRATEGY: Beware special sauces and creamy dips. Likewise, inspect your salad; at some burger joints, they're worse than the burgers. And above all, don't fall for combo meals, which add cost, trans fats, and liquid obesity (high-fructose corn syrup).


Chick-Fil-A

EAT THIS:

Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
270 calories, 3.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 940 mg sodium

Carrot-Raisin Salad
170 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 110 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Chicken Deluxe Sandwich (fried)
420 calories, 16 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 1,300 mg sodium

Small Waffle Fries
280 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated), 105 mg sodium


McDonald's

EAT THIS:

Chicken McGrill
400 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated), 1,010 mg sodium

Side Salad with Low-Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette
55 calories, 3 g fat (0 g saturated), 740 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken (includes dressing)
520 calories, 31 g fat (8 g saturated), 1,560 mg sodium


Wendy's

EAT THIS:

Chili (small)
200 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 870 mg sodium

Baked Potato with Sour Cream
340 calories, 6 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 40 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Spicy Chicken Fillet Sandwich
510 calories, 19 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 1,480 mg sodium

At the Diner (7 a.m.)
STRATEGY: Eggs are a potent Powerfood. So regardless of which greasy spoon you're at, start your day with plain eggs, whole-wheat toast, and lean grilled meat.

EAT THIS:

2 poached eggs
148 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated), 295 mg sodium

Plain wheat toast
per slice: 128 calories, 2.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 160 mg sodium

1 slice Canadian bacon
44 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 365 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Western omelet
520 calories, 39 g fat (13 g saturated), 1,280 mg sodium

Plain biscuit
280 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 760 mg sodium

2 sausage links
250 calories, 22 g fat (6 g saturated), 370 mg sodium

At the Italian Restaurant
STRATEGY: Ask for fiber-filled whole-wheat pasta. Or look for entrées that feature lean protein or vegetables as their centerpiece, instead of cheese and carbs.

EAT THIS:

Minestrone (1 cup)
100 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 610 mg sodium

Chicken Marsala
460 calories, 25 g fat (7 g saturated), 790 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Antipasto (half order)
315 calories, 24 g fat (8 g saturated), 1,480 mg sodium

Lasagna
960 calories, 53 g fat (21 g saturated), 2,060 mg sodium

At the Sports Bar
STRATEGY: Order before alcohol impairs your judgment.

EAT THIS:

Salted nuts (per ounce)
168 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated), 190 mg sodium

Or

Plain buffalo wings (half order)
350 calories, 24 g fat (8 g saturated), 510 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Cheese fries with ranch dressing (1 cup)
750 calories, 54 g fat (23 g saturated), 1,225 mg sodium

Or

Stuffed potato skins with sour cream (4 skins)
630 calories, 48 g fat (24 g saturated), 650 mg sodium

At the Mexican Restaurant
STRATEGY: Mexican restaurants can be good places to get vegetables, like the pile of grilled onions and peppers that comes with an order of fajitas. Just be careful of extra cheeses and refried beans, which are packed with fat.

EAT THIS:

12 chips with salsa (2 ounces)
340 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated), 410 mg sodium

Chicken fajitas with lettuce and pico de gallo 850 calories, 30 g fat (6 g saturated), 2,100 mg sodium

Side of stewed black, kidney, or pinto beans
120 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 400 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

12 chips with queso dip (2 ounces)
440 calories, 25 g fat (7 g saturated), 920 mg sodium

Chicken chimichanga
1,100 calories, 50 g fat (15 g saturated), 3,300 mg sodium

Side of refried beans
200 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 550 mg sodium

At the Chinese Restaurant
STRATEGY: You're in for a big dose of salt, whatever you do, so factor that into your daily meal plan. And pack half your meal away in a to-go box; a single portion will feed you twice.

EAT THIS:

Egg-drop soup
60 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 1,000 mg sodium

Stir-fried vegetables
750 calories, 19 g fat (3 g saturated), 2,150 mg sodium

NOT THAT:

Chicken or pork egg roll
200 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 450 mg sodium

General Tso's chicken
1,600 calories, 60 g fat (10 g saturated), 3,200 mg sodium

AT THE GROCERY STORE
STRATEGY: Make a list before you step into the Zone of Certain Temptation. Be specific: Instead of writing "snacks" and buying the entire Dolly Madison collection, write "yogurt" or "sliced almonds." This way, you'll be able to make tactical strikes: Buy only what you need, instead of the crap they're trying to palm off on you. (For more grocery-cart must-haves, go to Abs Diet Challenge.

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Produce
WORK THE GREENS Green vegetables and berries form a crucial part of the Abs Diet. Most produce is just as nutritious frozen as it is fresh, so be judicious. If you rarely use vegetables, buy frozen. If you burn through greens like Ernie Els, stick with fresh.

Top of the list:

Mixed-green salad blend
Best buy: The more colors, the more antioxidants. Look for one with red radicchio, pale green endive, and dark green spinach.

Broccoli
Best buy: Tight buds mean fresh broccoli.

Nuts

Best buy: Look for unroasted and unsalted loose nuts, to cut sodium.


Meat
YOUR MUSCLE MAKER: The Abs Diet is partial to turkey, but that doesn't mean other meats are off-limits. The key is getting the most lean protein for the least amount of saturated fat. Turkey does the job exceptionally well--but only if you buy breast meat. Mixed ground turkey can contain as much saturated fat as beef.

Top of the list:

Fresh turkey or chicken cutlets
Best buy: Check the label for sodium; some raw meats are plumped with a salt solution you don't need.

Fresh salmon
Best buy: Fillet cuts (the oblong strips) cook quicker and more evenly than steaks (the U-shaped cuts).

Lean ground beef
Best buy: Pick the 95 percent lean, to dodge saturated fat. Mix in vegetables like chopped onions or spinach, to add moisture and flavor.

Dairy products
THE GREAT WHITE HELP: Think of the dairy section as fat-loss central--if you play the percentages.

1% milk and reduced-fat yogurt
Best buy: Horizon and Stonyfield Farms organic varieties. Cow antibiotics are for sick cows, not healthy guys.

Eggs
Best buy: Eggland's Best. They're fortified with an extra shot of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Shredded cheeses
Best buy: Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese. Why grate your own? These melt evenly, unlike most other low-fat cheeses.

And when you're in the health-food store or GNC, pick up this great muscle-boosting, fat-cutting by-product of the dairy industry . . .

Whey protein
Best buy: Look for protein powder that also includes casein, another dairy-based muscle builder.

Canned Foods
WHAT'S IN STORAGE Canned foods are guy foods: They last forever. Just watch out for sodium, the hypertensive preservative.

Canned tomatoes
Best buy: Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added--low sodium and no high-fructose corn syrup.

Tuna
Best buy: StarKist Premium Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water.
Water cuts the fat, but the no-draining-needed bag seals the deal.

Peanut butter
Best buy: Crazy Richard's Natural. Peanuts--and just a touch of salt--are its only ingredients.

Olive oil
Best buy: Extra virgin, which means the goods haven't been damaged by mixing with other lesser oils.

Grains and baked goods
THE INCREDIBLE BULK: Fiber is crucial to weight loss, and the best place to find it is in whole-grain baked goods. If the first ingredient listed isn't "whole grain" or "whole wheat," keep looking.

Whole-wheat bread
Best buy: Pepperidge Farm or Milton's. Both offer a variety of high-fiber whole-wheat breads.

Pasta
Best buy: DeCecco Whole Wheat. Although it's high in fiber, this brand isn't too tough or chewy.

Oats
Best buy: Arrowhead Mills Steel
Cut Oats will take 7 to 9 minutes in the microwave, but pack a potent 16 g fiber per 1/2 cup.


Frozen foods
COLD COMFORT: Shop here last and you'll likely make it home with your ice cream intact. "Ice cream?" you say. Right. This plan is designed for human beings rather than robots.

Berries and fruit
Best buy: Cascadian Farms Organic. Go organic. Berries and fruit often top the lists of high-pesticide produce.

Waffles
Best buy: Van's Gourmet Flax. Slightly sweet whole-wheat flavor, with 1.6 g omega-3 fatty acids.

Ice cream
Best buy: Edy's Grand Light is sweet and creamy, and has two-thirds less saturated fat than regular.
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Old 02-20-2005, 12:33 AM   #2  
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I love this article--thank you so much for posting it! Do you know if I bought Men's Health this month if it would be in there???
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I just picked up this months issue. It is in last months issue but I bet if you went to their website you could still find it.
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Great info, thanks for sharing!
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That is a great article. I love reading Men's Health even if my boyfriend gives me a weird look!
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Great article. We were going to order Chinese food the other day, until I did a search on the internet and found out how much fat and salt are in just about every dish (that we like!). Had to put the brakes on that!

I liked the suggestion to order the fajitas in the Mexican restaurant.
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I'm going to cut out these lists and put them with all my other "critical" tools. And by the way, Mama2a&c you have great taste in icons...
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This is really good info - time to bump this oldly but goldy post
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