Showing posts with label Not that. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Not that. Show all posts

Friday, February 5, 2010

one more - Eat this, Not that..

Arby’s Market Fresh Roast Turkey and Swiss

710 calories
30 g fat (8 g saturated, 1 g trans)
1,680 mg sodium

Don’t be fooled by vague, healthy-sounding monikers like “market fresh.” More often than not, words like “fresh” and “all natural” are marketing smoke screens. Surprisingly enough, Arby’s line of roast beef products tends to be among the safest bets on the menu. While beef may get a bad rap from fat-phobic consumers, most deli cuts of roast beef are nearly as lean as turkey or chicken.


Eat This Instead! -> Arby’s Melt

298 calories
12 g fat (4 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)
922 mg sodium

Thursday, February 4, 2010

And another - Eat This, Not That

Papa John’s Pan Crust Garden Fresh Pizza

740 calories
38 g fat (12 g saturated)
1,320 mg sodium
78 g carbohydrates

Gardens aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be. Just because it’s topped with veggies doesn’t make it healthy. The real problem here isn’t the toppings, though; it’s the excessively thick, greasy pan crust that sinks this veggie-strewn ship. Two slices of this garden-fresh pie will set you back the caloric equivalent of more than 8 Rice Krispies Treats. When it comes to having your pizza and eating it too, the first and most important consideration is crust. Thick, deep dish, or pan crust slices will generally pack 40% more calories than regular slices, thin crust 40% less.

Eat This Instead!

Thin Crust Garden Fresh Pizza (2 slices)

420 calories
22 g fat (5 g saturated)
940 mg sodium
46 g carbohydrates

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

More Eat This, Not That

Quizno’s Classic Cobb Flatbread Salad

910 calories
58 g fat (12.5 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)
1,890 mg sodium
61 g carbohydrates

Cobb salads are popular because they’re so tasty. And it’s no wonder—they’re packed with bacon, egg, and tomatoes. Together they bring protein and other important nutrients to the table, but in the case of Quiznos’ Cobb, they team up with the pile of flatbread to bring a reckless flood of calories. When 4 Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts have fewer calories than a pile of greens, you know something is wrong. All entrée-size salads from Quiznos are problematic, so stick with the smaller serving or pick up a few Sammies instead.


Eat This Instead! - Side Salad with Raspberry Chipotle Dressing

225 calories

6 g fat (1 g saturated)
515 mg sodium
43 g carbohydrates



Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Eat this, Not that

Applebee’s Chicken Fajita Rollup

1,050 calories

The name conjures up the same healthy images that “wrap” does, yet this one tortilla-swaddled chicken dish contains as many calories as 7 Taco Bell Fresco Beef Tacos. And that's before the fries. Switch to the Italian Chicken Portobello Sandwich: Not only one of the best dishes at Applebee’s, this is one of the finest entrées in the country. Lean protein, fresh vegetables, and a side of fresh fruit, to boot.


Eat This Instead! - Italian Chicken Portobello Sandwich

-> 360 calories

Thursday, October 15, 2009

WOW... That's equal to WHAT!?!

Large Tuna Melt - This sandwich has as much sodium as 79 Ritz Cracker.

INSTEAD - Have a Black & Bleu Flatbread Salad
Calories 220



Large Mozzarella Sticks - Almost a day's worth of sodium—and it's just a side!

INSTEAD - Have a Side Salad
Calories - 70



Lotta Caramel Latte (Like It Size) - This caffeinated brew contains as many calories as THREE McDonald's Double Cheeseburgers.

INSTEAD - Have a Lite Sweet Cream Latte (Like It)
Calories - 60


Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha (20 oz) - One serving holds more sugar than NINE Krispy Kreme doughnuts!!

INSTEAD - Have a Grande Nonfat Caffe Latte
Calories - 130

Friday, October 9, 2009

Eat this, Not that

Tendergrill Chicken Garden Salad
Calories - 210 * Fat - 7 * Sodium - 780

Tendergrill® Chicken Sandwich with Mayo
Calories - 490
* Fat - 21 * Sodium - 1220


Ultimate Chicken Grill w/o Honey Mustard
Calories - 310 * Fat - 4 * Sodium - 940

Southwest Taco Salad w/o Sour Cream, Tortilla Strips or Ranch Dressing
Calories - 400 * Fat - 22 * Sodium - 1440



Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich
Calories - 420 * Fat - 10 * Sodium - 1190

Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken
(no dressing)
Calories - 370 * Fat - 20 * Sodium - 1190