Then off to reality… Many Americans (including this author) prefer or at least appreciate the increasing mandates for calorie disclosure, lower sodium in the foods, and slew of other potential regulations. Others find complaining to be the best supporter of their lazy lifestyles. They throw out unsubstantiated concerns about regulations turning the FDA (and the government) into the dreaded Big Brother, while continuing to gluttonously pack on the pounds and dangerous health issues associated with them.
While I’m not one to judge which category or shade of gray in between you may fall under, the Washington Post wants you to stop eating processed foods and stick to ones that have “curves.”
The CSPI made a list of heart attacks on a plate a.k.a. winners of their bad food awards:
• Bob Evans’ Cinnamon Cream Stacked & Stuffed Hotcakes – 1,380 calories and 34 grams of saturated fat. Syrup adds another 200 calories for every four-tablespoon serving.
• California Pizza Kitchen’s Tostada Pizza with Grilled Steak – 1,680 calories, 32 grams of saturated fat, and more than 3,300 mg of sodium.
• California Pizza Kitchen’s Pesto Cream Penne – 1,350 calories, 49 grams of saturated fat, and 1,920 mg of sodium.
• Five Guys’ Bacon Cheeseburger – 920 calories and 30 grams of saturated fat. A large order of French fries at Five Guys adds 1,460 calories.
• P.F. Chang’s Double Pan-Fried Noodles Combo – 1,820 calories and 7,690 milligrams of sodium.
• The Cheesecake Factory’s Pasta Carbonara with Chicken – 2,500 calories and 85 grams of saturated fat.
• The Cheesecake Factory’s Chocolate Tower Truffle Cake – 1,670 calories and 48 grams of saturated fat.
• Outback’s New Zealand Lamb – 1,820 calories, 80 grams of saturated fat, and 2,600 mg of sodium.
• Chevys’ Crab & Shrimp Quesadilla – 1,790 calories, 63g of saturated fat, and 3,440 mg of sodium.
Is Paula Dean the chef at ALL of these places?
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