If you eat out a lot

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you might want to read this if you are watching calories and fats. I found it fascinating. I've eaten at most of the restuarants listed.

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100187534&GT1=31036


16 Secrets The Restaurant Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
We scrambled behind the counters, dug under the drive-thrus, and lunged into the deep fryers to find out what's really going into your meals.
 
I read the whole article and honestly the only thing that surprised me is that they seem surprised that these places are not serving healthier food.

People generally don't decide to go out to eat because it is a healthier option than making something yourself. Easier? yes. More Enjoyable? yes. Healthier? no.

People choose a restaurant based on how good the food tastes. The best way to make it taste better is to make it much less healthy. If healthy food tasted better, people would be flocking to places that served it. And come to think of it, I would probably be about 50 pounds lighter than I am. :rolleyes: It's simple human nature.

My wife and I rarely get the chance to dine out. When we do, we find that the food doesn't sit very well with our bodies. That's probably because our bodies are used to the healthier and more natural foods we prepare at home.
 
Magnethead said:
2 words: supersize me.
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I've gotten to the point of asking for a take-home box when the food comes to the table. I halve my food right then --- bring the rest home for another meal.
 
Besides being totally unhealthy, Ive worked in the resturant businesses long enough to know that if most people knew what was going on in the kitchens (cleanliness wise)they would not be eating at those places!! I cant eat fast food at all anymore.. its always seems to really upset my stomach!! Besides the best cooking is always at home!! We have a rule at our house ..If I cook the ole man does the dishes.. If he cooks I do the dishes. So im always willing to cook up a great meal!! :)
 
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