| Maybe you think you ve been making healthy choices while dining out and maybe you have but did you know that Taco Salad has as much saturated fat as 18 yes 18 strips of bacon? Did you know that when you were enjoying that plate of fettucine Alfredo you might as well have treated yourself to 2 1/2 pints of butter pecan ice cream? These revelations are the stuff of nightmares for those who are trying to control weight and cholesterol. In fact this is the same team that warned us all about the heart attack looming in the near future for those who enjoy movie theater popcorn and Kung Pao Chicken. However the good news is that you can probably enjoy things you would ordinarily have considered taboo but which in fact are healthier than the items you might otherwise have chosen. Case in point the tuna salad sandwich which you should definitely skip in favor of roast beef with mustard. You ll also find out a lot about what choices are the healthiest when it comes to dining out whether you re going Italian Mexican Chinese or fast food. There are informative if alarming analyses of food from many major chains including Wendy s KFC Pizza Hut Olive Garden to name just a few. After reading this book you may in fact decide to stay home and make dinner instead!By Michael F. Jacobson Ph.D. and Jayne G. Hurley RD Dispells myths about fat calorie and salt content Provides in depth analysis of individual food items from all major chains including mall food shops restaurants and fast food places Offers "best choice" picks suggestions for avoiding extra hidden" calories etc. 365 Pages paperback 5 1/2" x 8 1/8" |
