Eat This, Not That!

[ASIAN JUL]

Eat This, Not That!

This website breaks down the 'best' and the 'worst' foods, restaurants, meals, beverages, etc. - including food you buy at the store, food you can get at a fast food restaurant, and food you can order at a real restaurant. What I like most however is the "Eat This, Not that!" section which will tell you what are the healthier alternatives at various places - For instance, at Sonic, the Sonic Burger is healthier than the Chicken Club Toaster Sandwich. It's a ton of information on how to make better choices for fast food meals, and also how to make better choices when you go food shopping. I find it very interesting, and actually pretty disturbing.

Just an example of their write-ups:

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




2,900 calories
182 g fat
240 g carbs

This weapon of mass construction is the caloric equivalent of eating 14 Krispy Kreme doughnuts, before your dinner arrives. Even if you split this "starter" with 3 friends, you'll have downed a meal's worth of calories.

Super Substitution: Both the Seared Ahi and the Shrimp on the Barbie offer a big dose of protein, which helps diminish hunger without putting you into calorie overload.

[poisonivory]

who cares, Outback Aussie Fries ROCK!

Start off with Aussie Fries, and finish off with Alice Spring Chicken....F*** nutritional value

[the mike]

Originally Posted by poisonivory

who cares, Outback Aussie Fries ROCK!

Start off with Aussie Fries, and finish off with Alice Spring Chicken....F*** nutritional value

Man, that's my stock Outback meal. No wonder I am a pudgy gringo.

[ASIAN JUL]

Originally Posted by the mike

Man, that's my stock Outback meal. No wonder I am a pudgy gringo.

Lulz @ pudgy gringo.

And lol @ joo, dragonfly.

[97TurboDSM]

exactly. i dont think most people go to a fast food place and ask themselves which item is the healthiest and then make a decision based on that info. people go to fast food places to eat what they want and what they like, regardless of the health factor.

[ASIAN JUL]

Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

exactly. i dont think most people go to a fast food place and ask themselves which item is the healthiest and then make a decision based on that info. people go to fast food places to eat what they want and what they like, regardless of the health factor.

Not really, though. Fast food is popular because it's convenient - There were a few years when I'd leave at 7 in the morning and come home at 11 at night. Fast food was my only option because I only had maybe 30 minutes down time between school and after school activities - I wasn't eating at fast food places just to eat crap or just to pig out, I was eating at fast food because I had no other option if I wanted to be able to eat. So, knowing healthier options probably would've benefited me instead of me guessing and eating all the unhealthy crap when there were healthier choices.

[doug]

Originally Posted by MyCarIsFTL

Not really, though. Fast food is popular because it's convenient - There were a few years when I'd leave at 7 in the morning and come home at 11 at night. Fast food was my only option because I only had maybe 30 minutes down time between school and after school activities - I wasn't eating at fast food places just to eat crap or just to pig out, I was eating at fast food because I had no other option if I wanted to be able to eat. So, knowing healthier options probably would've benefited me instead of me guessing and eating all the unhealthy crap when there were healthier choices.

The way I look at it.. noone is ever in subway, it's always deserted. I'm in, stomach full, and out in like seriously 15 minutes. Even wawa you can find something that isnt craptacular and horrible for you in less time it'd take to go through a drive thru.

[ASIAN JUL]

Originally Posted by doug

The way I look at it.. noone is ever in subway, it's always deserted. I'm in, stomach full, and out in like seriously 15 minutes. Even wawa you can find something that isnt craptacular and horrible for you in less time it'd take to go through a drive thru.

Why Doug between your last post to me and implying I have "stones," I'm starting to think maybe you think I'm a man. Haha.

And I agree that Subway is healthier than most, but not necessarily healthy. The years I'm talking about for me, pre-driving days, my free time was the half hour drive to my horse's stable. My parents just lugged me through whatever drive-thru was cheap and en route - McDonald's, BK.. And I wish they hadn't, when there were other healthier options for similar prices.

[doug]

Originally Posted by MyCarIsFTL

Why Doug between your last post to me and implying I have "stones," I'm starting to think maybe you think I'm a man. Haha.

And I agree that Subway is healthier than most, but not necessarily healthy. The years I'm talking about for me, pre-driving days, my free time was the half hour drive to my horse's stable. My parents just lugged me through whatever drive-thru was cheap and en route - McDonald's, BK.. And I wish they hadn't, when there were other healthier options for similar prices.

hah. proverbial stones. I gotcha.. I was a fast food junkie for a good amount of time because my old job was right across from a wendys/arbys/kfc taco hut/mcdonalds.. so like during break id always go to one of them. ive been off fast food for like 8 or 9 months now and im glad i havent touched the crap. mcdonalds puts some crap in their food that supposidly makes you hungry again really fast.

[97TurboDSM]

Originally Posted by MyCarIsFTL

Not really, though. Fast food is popular because it's convenient - There were a few years when I'd leave at 7 in the morning and come home at 11 at night. Fast food was my only option because I only had maybe 30 minutes down time between school and after school activities - I wasn't eating at fast food places just to eat crap or just to pig out, I was eating at fast food because I had no other option if I wanted to be able to eat. So, knowing healthier options probably would've benefited me instead of me guessing and eating all the unhealthy crap when there were healthier choices.

lol @ you eating fast food because you have "no other option." give me a break

[Scapegoat]

outback isn't a fast food place though

i nearly threw up when i saw the number of calories... there isn't a single nutritional thing about those fries

no wonder americans are fat... no thought is put into the general publics diet. I've got friends who are over weight and just keep eating crap... every time i see them they're just eating fried whatever, candy... etc... then they wonder why they're getting bigger

[doug]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

outback isn't a fast food place though

i nearly threw up when i saw the number of calories... there isn't a single nutritional thing about those fries

no wonder americans are fat... no thought is put into the general publics diet. I've got friends who are over weight and just keep eating crap... every time i see them they're just eating fried whatever, candy... etc... then they wonder why they're getting bigger

fried candy ftw?

[doug]

confused as to why you're on mens health?

that french fry concoction calorie count is just staggering.

[ASIAN JUL]

Originally Posted by doug

confused as to why you're on mens health?

that french fry concoction calorie count is just staggering.

Um, pretty obvious reason I thought but uh.. it's the only 'official' website for Eat This, Not That.

[doug]

Originally Posted by MyCarIsFTL

Um, pretty obvious reason I thought but uh.. it's the only 'official' website for Eat This, Not That.

just bustin your stones :P

good info though.. reading through the site now.

[Scapegoat]

just cook in bulk at night... or in the morning...

i made 5 chicken breasts and brown rice yesterday morning. chicken sits for 40 minutes in the oven, rice needs 30 total minutes... and you don't have to pay attention to either.

fast food sucks on so many levels (even though i get wendy's cravings every once in a while)

the only thing that sucks about my new diet is its boring taste wise... but thats my fault for not mixing in fresh herbs. I'm thinking of growing some on my balcony. maybe i'll stop off at the plant place by my apartment after work... then capone's for a beer...

[doug]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

just cook in bulk at night... or in the morning...

i made 5 chicken breasts and brown rice yesterday morning. chicken sits for 40 minutes in the oven, rice needs 30 total minutes... and you don't have to pay attention to either.

fast food sucks on so many levels (even though i get wendy's cravings every once in a while)

the only thing that sucks about my new diet is its boring taste wise... but thats my fault for not mixing in fresh herbs. I'm thinking of growing some on my balcony. maybe i'll stop off at the plant place by my apartment after work... then capone's for a beer...

Yeah.. I eat a lot of chicken and rice. wendys is apparently the more healthier choice to all the fast foods.. so i guess thats not that bad of a craving.

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by doug

Yeah.. I eat a lot of chicken and rice. wendys is apparently the more healthier choice to all the fast foods.. so i guess thats not that bad of a craving.

i usually break down by the time i get there and grab a spicy chicken sandwich instead of a burger. not like it matters... its all **** lol

i don't like the other fast food joint's food

[jspek]

jesus christ
1. The Worst Food in America of 2009

Baskin Robbins Large Chocolate Oreo Shake
2,600 calories
135 g fat (59 g saturated fat, 2.5 g trans fats)
263 g sugars
1,700 mg sodium

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by jspek

jesus christ
1. The Worst Food in America of 2009

Baskin Robbins Large Chocolate Oreo Shake
2,600 calories
135 g fat (59 g saturated fat, 2.5 g trans fats)
263 g sugars
1,700 mg sodium

so glad i don't get cravings for sweets. i get beer cravings... so much healthier than ice cream