If this doesn't re-start my clean eating...

I know what you mean. I had read this article about a week ago. I knew that most of this food was calorie rich, but I was really surprised how many calories these dishes are. The burgers surprised me the most. Over 1000 calories for a burger :eek:
 
I couldn't open the link for some reason. I even tried copying the link into my web browser. I was thinking I want to go vegetarian again to help clean up my eating, but I also want to add lean muscle in the next 6 months so I worry about getting enough protein.

sonja
 
>HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...What she said!

Thanks for posting this! It's definitely a clean eating motivator!
 
I saw this article in DF's magazine a few weeks ago -- CRAZY!!

I freaking LOVE those fries from Outback, too. NEVER AGAIN!
 
It just goes to show that you can make your own "cheat" meals at home that can be much healthier and likely much more tasty! (and I always thoughts Chili's and Outback were uber disgusting---actually I am stunned Olive Garden isn't on the list!)
 
i allow myself those outback fries..like once a year......my friend and I split 1/2 order......could be worse?!
 
WOW!! I live in WI and there is a custard chain called Culvers and they have these WONDERFUL homemade cookie custard sandwhiches that come in between 800-1000 calories not to even mention the fat content. I do eat these about 3 times a year.:eek:
 
I'm not shocked by any of it (although I never eat at any of the restaurants mentioned, so I'm not all that familiar with their menu). I don't really eat "clean," but I do most of my eating at home (DH is a great cook!), where we use very few processed foods. When we go out, I might splurge, but it's nothing like the stuff on that list!

And I just have to speak up for pizza. I hate that it has become known as "junk" food, when, if prepared correctly, can be delicious and healthy. DH makes it with a very thin crust (made from scratch); fresh ingredients; a good cheese (Buffalo Mozzarella),but very little of it; and it's absolutely nothing like what Americans think of as pizza (i.e., Dominoes, Pizza Hut, etc.).

Okay, I'm off of my pizza rant, now.

(oh, and don't get me started about P.F. Chang's..."Paul Fleming" Chang? How authentic!)
 
Un-freaking-real! No wonder obesity is epidemic in the U.S. The portions and fat content are insane. One of the many ironies of the list? A Big Mac wasn't even close in terms of calories and fats to that turkey burger! Nutrition info. belongs on the menu in BOLD print.

Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
 
If you look at P.F. Chang's website you will find the nutrition information for menu items. All I can say is "Yipes!"
 
We don't eat at any of those places and cook mostly at home. As far as that stuff looking good/tempting, I thought it looked gross except for maybe the turkey burger. Wow was that a shocker! No wonder you work out relentlessly and see little progress. Then you wonder why. Well there is your answer. I never thought much about having a law forcing restaurants to list nutritional info but now I am all for it. Somethings you know are way over the top but obviously there are quite a few surprises.
 
I agree re: the turkey burger. That can be deceiving for someone who is actually trying to make better food choices.
 
I also prefer to dine out at locally owned restaurants rather than chains. You stand a better chance of eating locally prepared foods, not out of the box yuck-o (that's MY word that is the opposite of Rachel Ray's "yumm-o" ;) ) that chains are notorious for plying us with...
 
It's not Chinese, but DH made this Asian dish from Padma Lakshmi's cookbook that I gave him for xams--it's delicious and SPICEY (well, we made it a bit spicier). Can easily leave out the shrimp if you don't eat meat (but I'm not sure what you can use as a sub for the fish sauce).

Singapore Noodles with Shrimp and Shiitake Mushrooms

3 T sesame oil
1 c diced onion
1 t minced garlic
1 T freshly minced ginger
1 t minced fresh hot red chili or green serrano chili
2 T soy or tamari sauce
3 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 t curry powder
2 c sliced shiitake mushrooms (about 7 ounces)
1 c shredded carrots
4 ounces cellophane rice noodles (vermicelli type), softened per package instructions
1 c chopped fresh mint

In a large, deep skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is almost smoking, add the onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, turn the heat down to medium, and add the fresh chili.

After about 2 minutes, add the mushrooms and carrots, and stir. Then 2 minutes later, add the curry powder and the soy and fish sauces; and 2 minutes later, add the shrimp and stir for 3 to 4 more minutes. Make sure not to overcook the shrimp.

Next, add the rice noodles and toss well to combine all the ingredients.

Now sprinkle the fresh mint over the top. Stir the mint into the noodles just before removing the dish from the heat and serving it at the table.
 

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