Eating Out and Overeating
Fast food may have a bad rep for its weak nutritional content, but a study says that other restaurant fare deserves a smackdown, too. Comparing meals from fast-food joints with those at sit-down restaurants, James K. Binkley, PhD, of Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics found that restaurant meals are bigger and therefore less healthy than fast food. On the flip side, fast food may lead to overeating since it’s not as filling as restaurant meals are. Bottom line: Choose wisely when eating out, and think twice before passing up that home-cooked meal.
Source: Review of Agricultural Economics, Winter 2008
Worse Than Fast Food?
Think your table-service restaurant’s food is healthier than a grab-and-go meal? Find out how each stacks up.
| Meal | Calories | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Sodium (mg) | Fiber (g) |
| McDonald’s Cheeseburger w/large french fries [fast food] Ruby Tuesday Classic Cheeseburger with french fries | 800 1,465 | 37 101 | 96 84 | 1,100 NA | 8 7 |
| Taco Bell Ranchero Chicken Soft Tacos [fast food] Chili’s Chicken Tacos | 540 940 | 29 31 | 42 125 | 1,630 3,500 | 4 13 |
| Long John Silver’s Grilled Pacific Salmon w/a side of vegetables [fast food] Olive Garden Herb-Grilled Salmon with a side of broccoli | 200 510 | 7 26 | 10 5 | 800 760 | 3 NA |
Source: Restaurants's Web sites
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what is a blood sugar morning reading guideline
in am after sleep sugars are in 240's thru the evening before bed is around 100 which is ok
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