The unhealthiest restaurant meals in America

The Center for Science In The Public Interest recently released their lists for the Unhealthiest Restaurant Meals in America. These meals are notable not just for their calorie count, but also their portion size and their sugar, sodium and fat content. And they’re at some of the most popular chains in America.

The Big “Winner”: The Cheesecake Factory, that not only topped the list with its Cheesecake Factory Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake (portion size: approximately 3/4 of a pound; calories: 1,540; saturated fat: 59 grams — three days’ worth)



but also had a second entry on the list: their Farmhouse Cheeseburger.




The Cheesecake Factory’s Farmhouse Cheeseburger is not only a cheeseburger like the one above — the bane of dieters everywhere — it is also topped with “grilled smoked pork belly,” mayonnaise and — get this — a fried egg. This heart-attack-inducing concoction carries a whopping 1,530 calories, 36 grams of saturated fat, and 3,210 milligrams of sodium – a day and a half of recommended sodium intake for most people, and three days’ worth for someone with high blood pressure.

Don’t worry, though: you don’t have to go to the Cheesecake Factory to get one of these winning meals. You could always head to Applebees and take in a plate of Provolone Stuffed Meatballs with Fettuccine. The 1,520 calories, 43 grams of saturated fat and 3,700 milligrams of sodium (1.5 full teaspoons of salt!) should leave you feeling ready to run a marathon afterwards.

If pasta isn’t your thing, then head to Denny’s for a Fried Cheese Melt: breaded Mozzarella sticks in between two slices of white bread, fried on the grill. And served with french fries. At 1,260 calories, it’s practically “light” compared to the other items on the list, but the 21 grams of saturated fat and 3,000 milligrams of sodium keep it firmly in the “horrific” category.



With a tagline of “America’s Premier Cheesteak”, you wouldn’t expect to find a whole lot of low-fat options on the menu at Great Steak.
But even they have outdone expectations with their King Fries.
A nice, hot bowl of french fries topped with Philly [Cheese] Whiz, chopped bacon, sour cream – and chives! For health! An extra-large one of these bad boys sets you back 1,500 calories, 4,980 mg of sodium (imagine that in a cup. A big cup.) and 33 grams of saturated fat.
It’s comparable to a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder – or, actually, three – but only if you add salt.





A Porterhouse steak like the one above isn’t enough on its own to make the list. But if it’s a Morton’s Porterhouse, it’s 24 ounces of beef *before* cooking. On average, they contain 1,390 calories and 36 grams of fat, with a low-ish (for this list, anyway) 1,200 mg of sodium. But then, you don’t just eat the steak on its own.. you add mashed potatoes or creamed spinach to chuck in a few hundred more calories, a dozen or so grams of fat and several hundred more mg of sodium. Yum?

Got room for dessert, after all that? Head for the Cold Stone Creamery. After one of these enormous meals, you’ll totally have room for a Founder’s Favourite Signature Creation – Ice cream, pecans, brownie, fudge AND caramel sauce. Put that bad boy in a waffle bowl and oh, go ahead, make it a chocolate dipped one, why not? It’s only 1,590 calories and 42 grams of saturated fat. Practically diet!



Compare the calorie/fat/sodium content of these foods with the recommended dietary guidelines from the Mayo Clinic, and you can see why North America has an obesity epidemic.
Our taste for fried foods, salt and sugar is putting many of us into early graves.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/what-are-the-unhealthiest-restaurant-meals-in-america.html#ixzz2qaFL56cX

 

I'm so disgusted.

 

Seconded

 

Thirdededed

 

Eek.
I used to want a slice of red velvet cake at least once in my life,but this changed my mind.

 

That Red Velvet Cheesecake looking mad bomb.

 

there s tons of food that we will have to be considered unhealthy as for the matter of calories or fat included.
interesting is that many diets focus on carb and not on fat...
it s needless to say that most yummy stuff like cakes has it, i ll still have me my cheesecake when i feel like.

 

Because carbs convert to sugar in the body and excess sugar is stored as fat. So where you get your calories is as important as the number of calories.

 

I bought a whole cake for myself

 

This Will Change the Way You Look at Ramen Noodles


A new study suggests instant noodles might be taking a toll on your heart.

by Samantha Zabell


If you’re looking for a fast and cheap meal, be careful what you microwave. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, consuming instant noodles could significantly increase your risk of heart disease.

Lead researcher Dr. Hyun Joon Shin, M.D., conducted the study on behalf of Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital. His team analyzed a population of almost 11,000 South Korean adults aged 19 to 64. The sample was collected from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2007 to 2009, which is a national survey designed to assess the health of adults and children in Korea. They zeroed in on the South Korean population because they consume the most instant noodles in the world, and recently have seen a rise in health complications including heart disease.

The results for women were particularly staggering. After analysis, two diet patterns emerged: one was considered “healthier” because it consisted of rice, fish, produce, and potatoes, while the other was deemed the “meat and fast-food pattern” and included plenty of instant ramen. Researchers were able to isolate women who consumed instant noodles more than twice a week, and found that diet was associated with a 68 percent increased risk in cardiometabolic syndrome, which increases risk of heart disease, along with diabetes and stroke. While a ramen-only diet isn’t recommended for men, it didn’t carry the same serious health implications.

According to Shin, the gender differences likely have to do with disparities in hormones and metabolism, but he urges everyone to look at the bigger picture.

"This research is significant since many people are consuming instant noodles without knowing possible health risks," Shin said in a release. "My hope is that this study can lay a foundation for future research about the health effects of instant noodle consumption."

 

Even though it has proven false apparently, I had avoided ramen noodles for a good while, since it was said the packed ones in store contained a wax coating,that could increase cancer risk.


http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/noodles.asp

 

I don't see how anything beats the DoubleDown.

I mean god-fuckin'-damn it shouldn't be eaten without a defibrillator on standby.

 

I'm going to have to try that cake lol

 

I've got some cakes you can sink your teeth in :smt047:smt047

 

I didn't sign it, but I told you I would love to see those cakes...god those cakes must be heaven.